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Introduction
If you are like most people, you probably don`t know much about SF6, the greenhouse gas sulfur hexafluoride, but you should. Because it is the worst greenhouse gas that you have never heard of. In fact it is 25,000 times more damaging to the environment than carbon dioxide (C02). For a long time, smaller companies did not have an obligation to report on SF6 based on estimated leak rates if the nameplate capacity was under 17,820 pounds. However, a recent cha

On November 10,2022, the Biden-Harris Administration made a significant move to tackle greenhouse gas emissions and safeguard the Federal Government`s supply chains from financial risks linked to climate change. In line with President Biden`s Executive Orders on Climate-Related Financial Risk and Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, the Administration proposed the Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule. This rule would mandate that major Fede

Top line reporting in the ESG world is being driven by the banking sector
The banking industry has a crucial role to play in addressing climate change. Banks are the driving force behind improving transparency through robust ESG reporting. As ESG investing is becoming increasingly important to investors, banks want to get a handle on the risks associated with ESG reporting, and the benefits to proper reporting.

The E of ESG investing is where banks are focusing t

Interested in learning about the State of New York’s refrigerant regulations? This article provides an overview of the state’s various refrigerant regulations. Because in addition to the federal EPA regulations (e.g., Section 608) that govern refrigeration and air-conditioning systems in this state, New York has its own set of additional requirements at multiple levels.

Such requirements include a new HFC phaseout; 20-year global w

Are you aware of California’s Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) reporting requirements for certain refrigerants? This post explains which facilities are impacted along with why, how, and when such facilities must submit annual reports to the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS).

In fact, because reports are due by March 1st, we thought now is a good time to review reporting requirements and ensure that your facility is in compliance with HMB

We are now entering the third refrigerant transition in the past thirty years. For those that have an asset-centric approach to refrigerant management, navigating this journey will prove to be easier, than the ones who don’t.

If you’re unclear as to what I mean by an asset-centric approach to refrigerant management-and many still are-read this post to find out what it is and why you and your team should be using this method in your refrigerant management

Do you know what should be on your radar for refrigerant compliance in 2021?

Now that plans for an HFC phase down in the United States have solidified, one thing is clear for refrigerant compliance in 2021: Change. Very likely, refrigerant handling requirements for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) will evolve in the near-term at multiple regulatory levels. 

Thus, now is the time to review important r

Compliance planning enables you to properly manage HVACR assets and achieve operational success.

Does your current HVACR maintenance plan reflect today’s most important refrigerant compliance requirements well enough? And, is it ready for 2021? Let’s find out.

In this blog, we will briefly review refrigerant compliance requirements, including managing, tracking, and reporting of HVACR systems and their refrigerants.

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More than software, Trakref is a logic-driven HVACR rules engine that guides you and your workforce and makes you a part of our Refrigerant Geek Community.

You might wonder, what is the Refrigerant Geek Community exactly? In short, and as you will notice, the community is made up of people who care about HVACR and refrigerant compliance from an environmental, health, and safety standpoint.

We thought we would take this post to provide a glimpse

Are you aware of the new proposed CARB GWP limits for new stationary refrigeration and air-conditioning systems?

This post covers the latest on the proposed amendments to the California HFC Regulation, including the GWP limits for new stationary refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment. 

Proposed CARB GWP Limits

On July 22, 2020, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public workshop on proposed amendm