February 2024

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View this email in your browser NASRC Newsletter North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council February 2024 Natural Refrigerant Training Summit Registration is open for our next TWO Natural Refrigerant Training Summits in Pittsburgh, PA (March 19 - 21) and Irwindale, CA (April 30 - May 2). View Pittsburgh Summit Agenda Register for Pittsburgh Summit Register for Irwindale Summit Open to refrigeration technicians, food retailers, HVACR students, and HVACR instructors located in North America.   NASRC Named CARB FRIP Administrator  As the third-party administrator for the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP), NASRC is excited to coordinate incentives to support the transition to ultra-low GWP refrigeration technologies. Stay tuned for opportunities for public input on the program design and funding guidelines! Read more.    Introducing CO2 Technical Committee We are pleased to introduce NASRC's 2024 CO2 Technical Committee Voting Members. These 17 experts will work together to develop data-driven, unbiased, and industry-supported technical guidance to improve CO2 resiliency in food retail refrigeration. Stay tuned for an announcement for the first meeting. Read more.    Welcome New NASRC Team Members NASRC recently welcomed FIVE new members to our team! Together, their expertise and experiences will be instrumental in driving us closer to accomplishing our mission. Join us in giving each of them a warm welcome and read more about them here. For NASRC Members  2024 Member Benefits Don't forget to take advantage of your NASRC member benefits, which were recently updated to better align with the needs of our members and allow us to be successful together! Read more.    Monthly End-User Roundtable Meeting* Thursday, March 14th from 11am-12pm PST (2pm-3pm EST). RSVP. *Open only to end-user members.   CO2 Technical Committee Meeting Stay tuned for an announcement for the first CO2 Technical Committee meeting! All meetings will be open to NASRC members. New Leadership Announcements NASRC recently expanded our leadership by welcoming Kathy Loftus of Ahold Delhaize to the Board of Directors. Kathy brings a wealth of experience and knowledge that will be instrumental in driving us closer to accomplishing our mission. Read more about Kathy and learn more about our Board of Directors.   Zero Zone Becomes Newest Gold-Level Member NASRC is excited to welcome longstanding NASRC member, Zero Zone, to the Premium Membership group! Read more about Zero Zone and how they are helping to drive progress for the industry here.  HVACR Student & Faculty Networking [HVACR students and faculty] Register to join us for TWO free networking session to learn about commercial refrigeration career opportunities, build connections with 300+ industry stakeholders, view exhibit hall of the newest technology and service offerings, and explore apprenticeship, work-based learning, and employment opportunities: Wednesday March 20th, 3:00-6:00pm EST, Pittsburgh, PA Tuesday April 30th, 3:30pm-5:30pm PST, Irwindale, CA [Industry stakeholders] Contact us to get involved! Industry Events & Trainings March 5: Copeland Top 10 Differences Between CO2 Booster vs. HFC Systems (Hosted by SCE), Webinar March 6: Copeland E3 Supervisory Controls With CO2 Applications & New CC200 Case Controls (Hosted by SCE), Webinar March 10-12: The NGA Show, Las Vegas, NV March 19-21: NASRC Natural Refrigerant Training Summit, Pittsburgh, PA March 24-27: IIAR 2024 Natural Refrigeration Conference & Heavy Equipment Expo, Orlando, FL March 24-27: HVAC Excellence, Las Vegas, NV  April 2-4: DOE Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, Washington, DC April 30-May 2: NASRC Natural Refrigerant Training Summit, Irwindale, CA Did we miss something? Let us know! Welcome New Members!  City Building Engineering Services (CBES) - TITANIUM Carrier Commercial Refrigeration - SILVER Future Green Now USA Inc. - SILVER AAA Refrigeration CHEF'STORE Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board Fusion Cooling Lovelight Solutions Montana Refrigeration Pipe Trades Training Center Steamfitters Local 449 Training Facility Thermotek Services U.A. Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 22 Training Center See a full list of NASRC Members.   Join Membership Want to Support Our Work? Consider making a donation to support a climate-friendly future for supermarket refrigeration! As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our work is made possible through the generous contributions of our members and donors. All donations are tax deductible. Make A Donation Sign-up to receive the NASRC quarterly newsletter and latest updates. Find past newsletter editions here.

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October 2023

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View this email in your browser NASRC Newsletter North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council October 2023 Natural Refrigerant Training Summit [Refrigeration Technicians] Registration is open for our next Natural Refrigerant Training Summit in St. Louis, MO (Nov 14-16). View agenda and register here. Can’t join us in in St. Louis? Mark your calendar for two more Training Summits: Pittsburgh, PA (March 19-21) Irwindale, CA (April 30-May 2)  New NASRC Factsheet: Projected Growth of CO2 Systems As food retailers transition away from HFC refrigerants, the demand for CO2 refrigeration systems is expected to increase significantly. To prepare for this growth, we surveyed 13 major U.S. food retailer companies to project the current and future demand for CO2 refrigeration systems. See the results. HVACR Student & Faculty Networking [HVACR students and faculty] Join us for a free networking session with 300+ refrigeration industry leaders on Wednesday, November 15th from 3:30pm to 6:00pm in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more and register here.  [Industry stakeholders] Contact us to learn how to participate in the networking session!  Did You Miss Us At FMI?  In case you missed our sessions at FMI, check out the presentation slide decks below: Recruit, Train, Retain: Building a Sustainable Workforce Securing the CO2 Supply for Commercial Refrigeration For NASRC Members  New Member Benefits Take advantage of your new and improved member benefits, which better align with the needs of our members and allow us to be successful together! Read more.    Monthly End-User Roundtable Meeting* Thursday, November 9th from 11am-12pm PST (2pm-3pm EST). RSVP. *Open only to end-user members. 2023 SoCal Climate Champions Grant NASRC has received a SoCal Climate Champions Grant from SoCalGas! This generous grant will allow us to launch a Train-the-Trainer pilot program to train HVACR school faculty on new climate-friendly refrigeration technologies. Stay tuned for more information. Welcome New Members! NASRC is excited to welcome TWO premium members to our growing network: Lowe Corporation and Leer, Inc.! Read more about the companies, why they joined the NASRC, and how they are advancing natural refrigerants: Lowe Corporation - GOLD Leer, Inc. - SILVER HFC Policy Updates EPA Releases Final Technology Transition Rule EPA has released the final Technology Transition Rule under the AIM Act. Compared to the proposed rule, the final rule extended the Retail Food - Supermarkets compliance date from Jan. 1, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2027 and expanded the allowance for the high temperature side of cascade systems to <300 GWP. Learn more.    EPA Releases Proposed HFC Refrigerant Management Rule EPA has proposed requirements for HFC leak repair, automatic leak detection, reclamation, recovery from disposable cylinders, container tracking, record keeping, reporting, and labeling. Most notably, this rule would require the use of reclaimed HFCs starting in 2028. Learn more.    California Requests Ideas to Inform HFC Reduction Strategy The California Air Resources Board is accepting comments on a Request for Information until Monday, October 30th. Comments will inform the Senate Bill 1206 Assessment Report, specifying how to transition the state's economy away from HFCs and to ultra-low GWP or no-GWP alternatives by 2035. Learn more. Industry Events & Trainings Nov 9: Advansor CO2 Booster Refrigeration System Start-Up (Hosted by SCE), Webinar Nov 14-16: NASRC Natural Refrigerant Training Summit, St. Louis, MO Nov 15: HVACR Student & Faculty Networking Session, St. Louis, MO Nov 14-17: 2023 RETA National Conference, Jacksonville, FL  Dec 2-5: 2023 HARDI Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ Dec 6-7: Kysor Warren CO2 Commercial Refrigeration/Supermarket Training Course (Hosted by SCE), Webinar Did we miss something? Let us know! Industry News USA Takes First Big Step to Cut HFCs California Looks to Further Reduce HFC Emissions U.S. EPA GreenChill Recognizes Transcritical CO2 Stores at Kwik Trip and ALDI US Building the Refrigeration Technician Workforce of Tomorrow Washington Proposes Restricting Refrigerants Linked to Global Warming Welcome New Members!  Lowe Corporation - GOLD Harmons Grocery  Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562 Training Center  Smart Care Solutions  Steamfitters Local 449 Technology Center  Town & Country Markets  See a full list of NASRC Members.   Join Membership Want to Support Our Work? Consider making a donation to support a climate-friendly future for supermarket refrigeration! As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our work is made possible through the generous contributions of our members and donors. All donations are tax deductible. Make A Donation Sign-up to receive the NASRC quarterly newsletter and latest updates. Find past newsletter editions here.

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Spring 2023

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View this email in your browser NASRC Newsletter North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council Spring 2023 Natural Refrigerant Training Summit [REFRIGERATION TECHNICIANS] Don't miss the first-ever Natural Refrigerant Training Summit! This free, 3-day event will feature more than 15 concurrent training sessions on the latest CO2 and propane refrigeration technologies. View agenda and register here.  New NASRC Reports In case you missed it, we recently released two new reports: Workforce Development Assessment Report, which outlines data-driven recommendations to grow the refrigeration technician workforce. 2022 Annual Report, which summarizes our collective progress to advance natural refrigerants in supermarkets.  HVACR Student/Faculty Networking HVACR students and faculty are invited to participate in a free networking session with commercial refrigeration stakeholders on Tuesday, April 4th from 3:30pm to 6:00pm in Irwindale, California. Learn more and register here.  Carbon Financing Pilot We successfully completed the first Refrigerant Carbon Credit Pilot Program together with Therm! The pilot provided funding for 5 natural refrigerant projects in California and demonstrated the potential to provide financial support for natural refrigerants. Read more. For NASRC Members Incentives & Energy Efficiency Progress Group Thursday, March 23: 11am-12pm PST (2pm-3pm EST). RSVP.    Monthly End-User Roundtable Meeting* Thursday, April 13th from 11am-12pm PST (2pm-3pm EST). RSVP. *Open only to end-user members. New Leadership Announcements NASRC recently expanded our leadership by appointing Clay Rohrer of Hussmann as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors and welcoming three new Directors to our Board – Michael Dellecave of Kroger, Joe Sanchez of BITZER US, and Dustin Searcy of Parker Sporlan. Read more and learn more about our Board of Directors. Industry Events & Trainings Mar 20-22: HVAC Excellence National HVACR Education Conference, Las Vegas, NV Mar 23: NASRC Incentives & Energy Efficiency Progress Group Meeting, Virtual Mar 28-30: Emerson CO2 Transcritical Booster Supermarket Refrigeration Training, Irwindale, CA Apr 4-6: NASRC/SCE Natural Refrigerant Training Summit, Irwindale, CA Apr 4: HVACR Student & Faculty Networking Session, Irwindale, CA Apr 11-13: Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit 2023, Washington, DC June 12-13: ATMOsphere America Summit 2023, Washington, DC Did we miss something? Let us know! Industry News EPA Clamps Down on HFC Imports The Refrigerant Transition Picks Up the Pace in 2023 NASRC Offers Free Natural Refrigerant Training Summit Report Highlights US Engineer Shortage How Supermarket Freezers are Heating the Planet, and How They Could Change What’s All The Fuss About PFAS In Refrigerants? Welcome New Members!  Elephants Delicatessen Bashas' Supermarkets DNV HVACRedu.net Kwik Trip Rouses Markets Walgreens See a full list of NASRC Members.   Join Membership Want to Support Our Work? Consider making a donation to support a climate-friendly future for supermarket refrigeration! As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our work is made possible through the generous contributions of our members and donors. All donations are tax deductible. Make A Donation Sign-up to receive the NASRC quarterly newsletter and latest updates Find past newsletter editions here

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Fall 2022

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View this email in your browser NASRC Newsletter North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council Fall 2022 Top 5 Summit Takeaways Our 2022 Sustainable Refrigeration Summit showcased insights on the latest regulatory and industry trends from leading food retailers, industry experts, & policymakers. Read our top 5 summit takeaways here! All session slides and recordings will be available on the platform here until Nov 25th. New NASRC Resources We recently released two new industry resources: Leak Reduction Guide, which proposes equipment specification measures to resolve major sources of leaks.  CO2 Case Study comparing the costs, energy performance, and total emissions of a new CO2 transcritical system to an existing HFC system. Upcoming Technician Trainings Take advantage of these FREE training opportunities.  CO2 Booster Refrigeration System Start-Up (Virtual) Tuesday, November 22, 1pm-3:30pm PST (4pm-5:30pm EST) Co-hosted by Hillphoenix & Southern California Edison (SCE)   CO2 Transcritical Booster System Training (In-Person) *FULL - Wait list only Tuesday, November 29 - Wednesday, November 30 Co-hosted by Hillphoenix & Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) For NASRC Members Incentives & Energy Efficiency Progress Group Tuesday, December 6: 10am-11am PST (1pm-2pm EST). RSVP.    Codes & Standards Progress Group Wednesday, December 7: 11am-12pm PST (2pm-3pm EST). RSVP.    End-User Roundtable Meeting* Thursday, December 15th from 11am-12pm PST (2pm-3pm EST). RSVP. *Open only to end-user members. New Leadership Announcements NASRC has recently expanded our leadership by welcoming two new Board members, Amber Hardy and Clay Rohrer, and introducing our Chief Governance Officer, Keilly Witman. Read more. Industry Events & Trainings Nov 17: New Jersey DEP Webinar on Refrigeration Registration & Reporting, Virtual Nov 17: Washington Dept. of Ecology HFC Rulmaking Stakeholder Meeting, Virtual Nov 22: Advansor CO2 Booster Refrigeration System Start-Up, Virtual Nov 24: CO2 Training - Bitzer 3 Part Webinar Series PART 1, Virtual Nov 29-30: Hillphoenix CO2 Booster System Training, Sacramento, CA Dec 3-6: HARDI Annual Conference, Houston, TX Jan 22-25: Storepoint Retail, Dallas, TX  Feb 6-8: AHR Expo, Atlanta, GA Feb 26-28: The NGA Show, Las Vegas, NV Feb 26-Mar 2: EuroShop, Düsseldorf, Germany Did we miss something? Let us know! Industry News US Senate ratifies Kigali Amendment California Embarks On A Banning Spree Biden, EPA Continue to Address HFCs Baker-Polito Administration Announces $2.5 Million in New Grant Funding for Greener Commercial Refrigeration Equipment U.S. Retailer Publix’s First CO2 System Approaches Energy Parity with HFC Counterpart in a Warm Climate Target, ALDI US Recognized by EPA GreenChill Program for Certified Stores Using Transcritical CO2 NASRC Offers Free Leak-Reduction Guide Welcome New Members!  Modine Climate Solutions - SILVER CLEAResult K2E Therm Solutions PSD Associates Tops Markets See a full list of NASRC Members.   Join Membership Want to Support Our Work? Consider making a donation to support a climate-friendly future for supermarket refrigeration! As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our work is made possible through the generous contributions of our members and donors. All donations are tax deductible. Make A Donation Sign-up to receive the NASRC quarterly newsletter and latest updates Find past newsletter editions here

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Summer 2022

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View this email in your browser NASRC Newsletter North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council Summer 2022 Announcing Our Refrigerant Transition Hub This free educational resource was created to help retailers and their partners navigate from high global warming refrigerants to climate-friendly natural solutions. Access the Hub. Save The Date! Sustainable Refrigeration Summit Our FREE virtual event is taking place October 24 - 28th, featuring regulatory updates, the latest natural technology trends, and progress on solutions. Learn more. For NASRC Members Codes & Standards Progress Group Wednesday, August 31: 10am-11am PST (1pm-2pm EST). RSVP.    Incentives & Energy Efficiency Progress Group Thursday, September 8: 11am-12pm PST (2pm-3pm EST). RSVP.    Contractor & Service Technicians Progress Group Thursday, September 29: 11am-12pm PST (2pm-3pm EST). RSVP.    End-User Roundtable Meeting* Thursday, September 15th from 11am-12pm PST (2pm-3pm EST). RSVP. *Open only to end-user members. Attend Our Session at FMI E&SD Conference Join us at the FMI Energy & Store Development Conference taking place September 19-21 in Orlando, FL. Attend our session "Solving the Technician Shortage" on Tuesday, September 20 - 1:00PM - 2:00PM, Co-hosted with Doug Milu, Publix Super Markets. Register here. Viessmann Joins NASRC at the Silver Level Viessmann Refrigeration Solutions recently joined NASRC at the Silver level. Read more about how they are bringing new natural refrigerant solutions to the US market. Industry Events & Trainings Aug 21-24: StorePoint Retail, Championsgate, FL Aug 21-26: ACEEE 2022 Summer Study On Energy Efficiency In Buildings, Pacific Grove, CA Sept 13-14: Green Cooling Summit 2022, Virtual Sept 19-21: FMI Energy & Store Development Conference, Orlando, FL Oct 5: CO2 Refrigeration Transcritical Booster Systems Part 1 – (WEBCAST) Oct 6: CO2 Refrigeration Transcritical Booster Systems Part 2 - (WEBCAST) Oct 11-13: Chillventa 2022, Nuremberg, Germany Oct 24-28: NASRC Sustainable Refrigeration Summit, Virtual Nov 8-11: RETA National Conference, Reno NV Did we miss something? Let us know! Industry News OEMs Press EPA on Rulemaking Details for AIM Act High GWP Refrigerants Show Upward Price Trend Washington State Heads Concerns About HFC Phasedown Countries Get Back to Work on HFCs at the Montreal Protocol Scientist Urges U.S. EPA to Broaden Definition of PFAS to Include F-Gases Walmart Acknowledges Opening First U.S. Store with Transcritical CO2 System in New York Welcome New Members!  Phononic - GOLD Center for Energy & Environment Tradewater See a full list of NASRC Members.   Join Membership Want to Support Our Work? Consider making a donation to support a climate-friendly future for supermarket refrigeration! As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our work is made possible through the generous contributions of our members and donors. All donations are tax deductible. Make A Donation Sign-up to receive the NASRC quarterly newsletter and latest updates Find past newsletter editions here

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Spring 2022

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View this email in your browser NASRC Newsletter North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council Spring 2022 NASRC 2021 Annual Report: Naturally Better Together We recently released our 2021 Annual Report, Naturally Better Together, which summarizes our collective progress to eliminate the barriers to natural refrigerants in supermarkets. We hope you take a moment to celebrate our shared accomplishments! Read more. New NASRC Policy Resources 2022 marked the start of new HFC regulatory requirements at the state and federals levels. To help our members and partners stay up-to-date of on the latest information, we released two new policy tools: HFC Policies & Refrigerant Regulations by State Alternative Refrigerants For Commercial Refrigeration New Natural Refrigerants Fact Sheets NASRC recently released two new factsheets: Natural Refrigerants In Supermarkets Factsheet Propane (R-290) Charge Limit Factsheet These tools are part of a larger educational resource initiative to raise awareness about key natural refrigerant challenges and solutions. View more resources. View The Latest Natural Refrigerant Technologies   Check out of Natural Refrigerant Technology Library for a collection of 30 on-demand presentations from NASRC members on current and future natural refrigerant technology solutions for U.S. food retail applications. Browse library. Presentations are just 10-30 minutes to maximize viewing opportunities. For NASRC Members Best Practices Progress Group Meeting Meeting topics: New NASRC case studies and educational resources and an update on our leak reduction initiative. Tuesday, May 24th: 11am-12pm PST (2pm-3pm EST). Register Here.    Return on Investment (ROI) Progress Group Meeting Meeting topics: NASRC pilot projects, a total cost of ownership (TCO) initiative, and future study proposals. Thursday, June 2nd: 11am-12pm PST (2pm-3pm EST). Register Here.    Incentives & Energy Progress Group Meeting Meeting topics: State incentive opportunities, national funding sources under development, and refrigerant management impact on energy use. Tuesday, June 14th: 10am-11am PST (1pm-2pm EST). Register Here.    End-User Roundtable Meeting* The NASRC End-User Roundtable is a monthly platform for our end-user members to informally discuss challenges, solutions, and best practices with peers. Thursday, June 9th from 11am-12pm PST (2pm-3pm EST). Register Here. *Open only to end-user members. êffecterra Joins NASRC at Platinum Level êffecterra recently joined NASRC at the Platinum level. Read more about how they are accelerating innovative solutions to advance natural refrigerants in supermarkets. Frascold USA Joins NASRC at Gold Level Frascold USA recently joined NASRC at the Gold level, bringing a global expertise and dedication to accelerating natural refrigerant solutions. Read more. TAPs for Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program   The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) is seeking technical assistance providers (TAPs) to supply outreach, application assistance, and technical expertise for the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program. Proposals are due at 5pm on June 10th. Click here for more information. Industry Events & Trainings May 17-19: Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, Arlington, VA June 7-8: ATMOSPHERE AMERICA SUMMIT 2022, Washington, DC June 21: GreenChill Webinar Featuring NASRC June 25-29: 2022 ASHRAE Annual Conference, Toronto, CA July 6: WA Dept of Ecology HFC Rule Development Meeting #4 Aug 16: WA Dept of Ecology HFC Rule Development Meeting #5 Aug 21-24: StorePoint Retail, Championsgate, FL Aug 21-26: ACEEE 2022 Summer Study On Energy Efficiency In Buildings, Pacific Grove, CA Did we miss something? Let us know! Industry News Bipartisan backing for Kigali Amendment EPA Revisits HFC Allocation Rule for 2024 California Weighs New Bill to Support Natural Refrigerants and Require Lower GWPs for F-Gases Target, Amazon Debut Sustainable Store Concepts IPCC Cites Low-GWP Refrigerants as Key to Rapid Kigali Phase Down EC Proposes Steep HFC Cuts and Usage Bans Tips on Training Technicians Welcome New Members!  Frascold USA - GOLD Viessmann Refrigeration Solutions - SILVER Connex FM Crosby-Brownlie, Inc. Emanuelson Podas, Inc. Mt. San Antonio College Refrigeration Systems Construction & Service Company Singh 360 Therm Solutions, Inc. See a full list of NASRC Members.   Join Membership Want to Support Our Work? Consider making a donation to support a climate-friendly future for supermarket refrigeration! As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our work is made possible through the generous contributions of our members and donors. All donations are tax deductible. Make A Donation Sign-up to receive the NASRC quarterly newsletter and latest updates Find past newsletter editions here

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Q4 2021

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View this email in your browser NASRC Newsletter North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council Q4 2021 View Summit Recordings Until 11/5! Our Sustainable Refrigeration Summit may have ended, but the Summit platform will remain live until Friday, Nov. 5th! Participants can access all Summit content until then, including session recordings, presentation slide decks, and sustainable refrigeration technology presentations. What's the Latest With The Propane Charge Limit Increase? Much of the industry is anxiously awaiting the approval of higher charge sizes for propane and other flammable refrigerants. We’ve put together a snapshot of the latest progress towards the widespread approval of higher propane charge limits in the US. Read more. Unpacking the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report  The recent IPCC sixth assessment report (AR6) made global headlines due to its alarming conclusions on the latest understanding of climate change. But what does it have to do with supermarket refrigeration? We answered that question in our IPCC report summary here. For NASRC Members End-User Roundtable Meeting The NASRC End-User Roundtable is a platform for our end-user members to informally discuss challenges, solutions, and best practices with peers. Our next meeting will take place on Thursday November 18th from 11:00am - 12:00pm PST (2:00pm - 3:00pm EST). Register Here. Open only to end-user members.   NASRC Member Logo Reminder Don't forget to showcase your contributions to a sustainable future for refrigeration by proudly displaying our member logos on your marketing materials, presentations, websites, and social media platforms. Additional logos available for premium members. Download logos.   Member Discount Reminder: RETA CO2 Handbook With the support of our members, NASRC and RETA partnered to develop a CO2 Handbook for technicians in 2019. The handbook is available to NASRC members at a discounted rate of $170 (usually $250). Contact us for the discount code. Energy Recovery Joins NASRC at Silver Level Energy Recovery recently joined NASRC at the Silver level, introducing new energy-saving innovations for CO2 systems. Learn why they joined the NASRC and how they are advancing natural refrigerants! Read more. Industry Events & Trainings Nov 3: ATMOsphere America Summit 2021 (Virtual) Nov 4:  Grocery Facilities Innovation Summit - ServiceChannel (Virtual) Nov 9-11: RETA 2021 National Conference (Schaumburg, IL) Nov 16-17: Emerging Technologies Summit 2021 (Virtual) Dec 4-7: HARDI 2021 Annual Conference (Palm Desert, CA) Jan 31-Feb 2:  AHR Expo 2022 (Las Vegas, NV) Mar 21-23: ESCO Group HVAC Excellence Conference (Las Vegas, NV) Did we miss something? Let us know! Industry News EPA Moves Forward with Phase Down of Climate-Damaging Hydrofluorocarbons IPCC Includes GWPs for Hydrocarbons in New Report Impending Refrigerant Transition Requires Preparation by HVAC Contractors EPA Honors Several Retailers for Cuts in Refrigerant Emissions U.S. EPA Announces Final HFC Allowance Rule Refrigeration Systems are Going Au Naturel U.S. EPA Grants HFC Petitions Calling for California-Level Regulations Welcome New Members!  Effecterra - PLATINUM Arctic Cooling Systems Area Cooling Solutions Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Heating & Air Conditioning Division Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) Whatley Convenience Stores LLC See a full list of NASRC Members.   Join Membership Want to Support Our Work? Consider making a donation to support a climate-friendly future for supermarket refrigeration! As a 501c3 nonprofit, our work is made possible through the generous contributions of our members and donors. All donations are tax deductible. Make A Donation Sign-up to receive the NASRC monthly newsletter and latest updates Find past newsletter editions here

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May/June 2021

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View this email in your browser NASRC Newsletter North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council May/June 2021 Save The Date: Sustainable Refrigeration Summit (Virtual) Mark your calendar for our FREE Sustainable Refrigeration Summit, which will bring together energy, commercial refrigeration, environmental, and policy stakeholders to advance a zero-emissions future for supermarket refrigeration. Read more. Support California’s $15 Million Incentives For Natural Refrigerants We need your help to protect the proposed $15 million budget to refund the CARB F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP), which supports low-GWP refrigerants in grocery stores. Contact us for a template letter of support. Read more. Can Carbon Financing Scale Natural Refrigerant Adoption? Carbon financing leverages revenue from the sale of carbon-offset credits to reduce the initial capital costs of carbon-reducing projects. Read more to learn why we think carbon financing could be the key to unlocking widespread natural refrigerant adoption. For NASRC Members Apply Now! Natural Refrigerant Technology Presentations Highlight your latest natural refrigerant product innovations through a recorded presentation that will be released as part of our Sustainable Refrigeration Summit and incorporated into our refreshed Natural Refrigerant Technology Library. Submit your application by Friday, July 16th to participate! Open to manufacturer, OEM, and software members.   NASRC Member Logos - Promote Your Support Showcase your contributions to a sustainable future for refrigeration by proudly displaying our new member logos on your marketing materials, presentations, websites, and social media platforms. Additional logos available for premium members. Download logos.    End-User Roundtable Meeting The NASRC End-User Roundtable is a platform for our end-user members to informally discuss challenges, solutions, and best practices with peers. Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 20th from 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST (4:00pm - 5:00pm EST). Register Here. Open only to end-user members.   Member Discount Reminder: RETA CO2 Handbook With the support of our members, NASRC and RETA partnered to develop a CO2 Handbook for technicians in 2019. The handbook is available to NASRC members at a discounted rate of $170 (usually $250). Contact us for the discount code. Washington Comment Period on HFC End-of-Life Management Washington's Dept. of Ecology is seeking industry input on how to design a program to address end-of-life supervision, handling, and disposal of HFCs and other refrigerants. Submit your comments here by Wednesday, July 21st. Industry Events & Trainings June 30: Washington Dept Of Ecology: HFC Stakeholder Feedback Webinar July 8: Washington Dept Of Ecology: HFC Stakeholder Feedback Webinar Sept 12-14: StorePoint Retail 2021, Orlando, FL Sept 13-15: FMI | Energy and Store Development Conference, Virtual Sept 19-22: 2021 NGA Show - National Grocers Association,  Las Vegas, NV Sept 27-Oct 8:  NASRC Sustainable Refrigeration Summit, Virtual Oct 13-14: ATMOsphere America Summit 2021, Washington, DC Did we miss something? Let us know! Industry News The Refrigerant Policy Landscape: A National Framework Comes into Focus Biden administration to propose first rule requiring cut in climate pollutants Washington State Amps Up Controls on HFC Emissions California Senators Urge U.S. EPA to Adopt State’s Strict HFC Regulations Reducing Refrigerant Leaks Should Be Top Priority for HVACR Contractors Ten Tips for Preventing Refrigerant Leaks in Supermarket Systems Washington State Governor Signs Ambitious HFC-Reduction Bill HFC Allowance Questions Remain As U.S. EPA Gathers Feedback How Congress' Hydrofluorocarbon Legislation Will Affect Your Groceries Welcome New Members!  Energy Recovery - Silver Coborn's Inc. Bueno See a full list of NASRC Members.   Join Membership Sign-up to receive the NASRC monthly newsletter and latest updates Find past newsletter editions here

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March/April 2021

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View this email in your browser NASRC Newsletter North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council March/April 2021 $880,000 of Funding Secured for Climate-Friendly Grocery Stores NASRC recently secured a total of $880,000 in funding support for 12 natural refrigerant grocery projects through our AIP Pilot. Read more about the projects, other program benefits, and our next steps to accelerate scalable funding. US Food Retailers Seeking Natural Refrigerant Condensing Unit Solutions In our recent report, we summarized food retailer preferences for natural refrigerant-based condensing unit technologies to help bring new solutions to the US market. Read more and download the report here. NASRC's 2020 Annual Report 2020 was a year filled with new and unfamiliar challenges, but together with our members, we made it our most impactful year yet! Check-out our 2020 Annual Report for a summary of our progress. Read more.  Public Comment Period for Higher R290 Charge Limits ASHRAE 15 is accepting comments on a proposal to increase the allowable charge sizes for A2L and A3 refrigerants until Sunday, May 9th. This is an important step towards increasing allowable charge sizes of propane in the US. Want to submit comments of support? Contact us for resources and instructions.  For NASRC Members End-User Roundtable Meeting The NASRC End-User Roundtable is a platform for our end-user members to informally discuss challenges, solutions, and best practices with peers. Our next meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 19th from 11:00am - 12:00pm PST (2:00pm - 3:00pm EST). Register Here. Open only to end-user members.   Incentives & Energy Progress Group Meeting The goal of this group is to accelerate the development of incentives to offset first costs and drive energy efficiency of natural refrigerant technologies. This meeting will focus on R290 self-contained "system" energy performance and will take place on Thursday May 20th from 10:00am - 11:00am PST (1:00pm - 2:00pm EST). Register Here.    NASRC Advisory Committee Meeting The NASRC Advisory Committee is an opportunity for titanium, platinum, and end-user members to gain insights into NASRC’s priorities and  contribute to our strategic direction. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday May 25th from 11:30am-1:00pm PST (2:30pm-4:00pm EST). Register Here. Open only to titanium, platinum, & end-user members.   Codes & Standards Progress Group Meeting The goal of this group is to accelerate the development of codes & standards that enable the safe, widespread use of natural refrigerants in commercial refrigeration. Our next meeting will focus on efforts to increase the R290 charge limit and will take place on Wednesday May 26th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST (3:00pm - 4:00pm EST). Register Here.  NASRC Welcomes New Membership & Communications Coordinator Please join us in welcoming Jeanne Ackerman as NASRC's new Membership & Communications Coordinator! Read more about Jeanne and how she will help drive us closer to accomplishing our mission. SEER2 Expands Support For NASRC SEER2 recently expanded their support for the NASRC to the silver level. Read more about SEER2 and why they chose to increase their support.  IIAR/ARF Founders Scholarship for Outstanding Students Know any outstanding students pursuing an engineering or related technical career in the refrigeration field? The IIAR/ARF Founders Scholarship, which is awarded each year to exceptional collegiate Juniors, is accepting applications until May 31st. Industry Events & Trainings May 17-20: Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit (Virtual) May 17-21: IIAR & IRC Fundamentals Of Mechanical Integrity For Ammonia Refrigeration Systems (Daily) May 19: NASRC End-User Roundtable Meeting (End-User Members) May 20th: NASRC Incentives & Energy Progress Group Meeting (NASRC Members) May 25th: NASRC Advisory Committee Meeting (Titanium, Platinum, End-User Members) May 26th: NASRC Codes & Standards Progress Group Meeting (NASRC Members) June 21-24: IIAR Natural Refrigeration Online Conference & Virtual Expo Did we miss something? Let us know! Industry News New Report Claims Cooling Industry Too Slow in Setting Net-Zero Goals Compelled to Action: 5 Sustainability Trends Impacting Food Retail ASHRAE Seeking Public Comments on Proposal to Boost Charge Limit for A3, A2L Refrigerants US Joins China in Kigali Pledge Welcome New Members!  Alfa Laval Inc. US - Silver 3M Company - Silver Westermeyer Industries Inc. See a full list of NASRC Members.   Join Membership Sign-up to receive the NASRC monthly newsletter and latest updates Find past newsletter editions here

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January/February 2021

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View this email in your browser NASRC Newsletter North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council January/February 2021 NASRC AIP Drives $0.9 Million For Nat Refs! NASRC has secured funding for 13 natural refrigerant projects through our Aggregated Incentives Program (AIP) Pilot, which was launched last year to accelerate funding resources for natural refrigerants. Read more.  Feature Your R290 Training Resources We are expanding our R290 Training Library to help contractors find existing R290 training resources! Want to feature your R290 training resources or make a recommendation? Submit your resources via email here.  NASRC Executive Director Featured at TEDxReimagineScience NASRC executive director, Danielle Wright, recently highlighted natural refrigerants as a leading climate solution during a TEDxReimagineScience event, emphasizing the solutions needed to support the industry's transition. Watch her talk here and read more here! New Leadership Announcements NASRC has recently expanded our leadership, welcoming two new Board members and introducing our 2021 Strategic Advisors to the Board. Together, their expertise and and experiences will be instrumental in driving us closer to accomplishing our mission.  NASRC Welcomes 3 New Silver Members! NASRC is excited to welcome Temprite, Livingstone Consulting, and Remco Inc. as Silver members! Read more about the companies, why they joined the NASRC, and how they are advancing natural refrigerants: Temprite Livingstone Consulting Remco Inc. NASRC Job Opening: Membership & Communications Coordinator We are hiring! We're looking for a Membership & Communications Coordinator to join our growing team and accelerate our impact. Click here for position description & application instructions. For NASRC Members NASRC Refrigerant Regulations Bulletin Our latest Refrigerant Regulations Bulletin summarized everything our members need to know about US refrigerant policies & regulations at the federal and state levels. Contact us if you missed it and would like a copy. Also available in the NASRC Member Resource Library. Industry Events & Trainings March 15-26: National HVACR Educators and Trainers Conference (Virtual) March 30-31: Natural Refrigerants Virtual Trade Show May 17-20: Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit (Virtual) Did we miss something? Let us know! Industry News Cooling in 2021: RETA to Expand NatRef Training Programs California Approves Sweeping New Refrigerant Rules U.S. Enacts HFC Phase-Down Law as Part of COVID Relief Bill As Biden Takes Office, U.S. EPA Has Nine Months to Finalize HFC Allowances Biden orders US ratification of Kigali What’s In Store For Commercial Refrigeration This Year Women Bring Needed Talent to the HVAC Industry Welcome New Members!  Temprite - SILVER Member Remco Inc. - SILVER Member Ashland Food Coop Refrigerant Management Services Therma-Stor LLC Nitto Henderson Engineers, Inc. See a full list of NASRC Members.   Join Membership Sign-up to receive the NASRC monthly newsletter and latest updates Find past newsletter editions here

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December 2020

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NASRC Top 10 Accomplishments 2020 has had its challenges, but thanks to tremendous participation and support from our members, NASRC made more progress towards our mission to eliminate the barriers to natural refrigerants than ever before. We could all use a little celebration right now, so we've compiled a list of our top 10 collective accomplishments from 2020! 1. Aggregated Incentives Program (AIP) Pilot Launched Aggregated Incentives Program (AIP) to coordinate multiple sources of funding support for natural refrigerant projects in food retail applications through a streamlined application process.  2. Low-GWP & Energy Efficiency Expo Convened 200+ supermarket refrigeration, energy management, and regulatory stakeholders for a 2-day event (pre-COVID) to accelerate progress towards a low-GWP and energy efficient future for supermarkets. 3. California HFC Regulations for Stationary Refrigeration Facilitated the development of the alternate HFC regulatory proposal for stationary refrigeration in California with a retailer group representing the majority of supermarket locations in the state.  4. Carbon Financing Pilot Developed a Carbon Financing Pilot to create a market for the supply & demand of refrigerant carbon-offset credits and ultimately leverage revenue from the sale of credits to offset the upfront costs of natural refrigerant projects. 5. CO2 Curriculum Development for Schools Kicked off the development of a CO2 curriculum for trade schools & community colleges with ESCO Group, industry stakeholders, and HVACR schools to help build a future workforce that is well-versed in natural refrigerants. 6. Natural Refrigerant Technology Series & Library Hosted an eight-week webinar series that included nineteen webinars featuring the latest natural refrigerant technologies. Developed our Natural Refrigerant Technology Library to host recordings on-demand at no cost. 7. Natural Refrigerant Contractor Directory Created a downloadable Contractor Directory to help food retailers find installation & service contractors trained in natural refrigerants, which can be filtered by refrigerant type and geographic location.  8. Low-GWP Research Studies Initiated field studies and pilot projects on advanced refrigeration technologies to compile data around energy performance and other ongoing costs of natural and low-GWP refrigerant solutions. 9. New NASRC Resources Introduced new NASRC resources, including our Member Directory to highlight our members and the services they offer, our Resource Library to equip our network to learned about & advance natural refrigerants, and our Member Resource Library.  10. Education & Awareness Increased awareness of natural refrigerants as a leading climate solution to expand support for the transition. Leveraged new educational platforms, such as the How To Save A Planet podcast and the TEDxReImagineScience event. Thank you to our members, the driving force behind all of these achievements! We look forward to building on the momentum we've created together in 2021. Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*

September/October 2020

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View this email in your browser NASRC Newsletter North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council September/October 2020 New NASRC Member Directory Connects Natural Refrigerant Stakeholders Our new NASRC Member Directory is a searchable platform featuring our members and the services they offer. Browse the directory to connect with supermarket and natural refrigerant stakeholders! Read more. Find Contractors Trained in Natural Refrigerant Technologies Check out our Downloadable Contractor Directory to find service contractors trained in natural refrigerants in your area (also available in our Resource Library). Want to add your company? Contact us to get listed. New Study Compares Costs of Natural & Low-GWP Refrigerant Systems A new study released by DC Engineering compared the upfront & ongoing costs of various natural and low-GWP refrigerant systems, and could contribute to clarity around system selection for retailers. Read more. R290 Charge Limit - What's Next? Though the IEC 60336-2-89 standard was updated last year to increase the charge limit for A3 refrigerants to 500g, the charge limit in the US is still 150g. But efforts to increase the charge limit are underway. Read more for an update on the status and next steps. NASRC executive director, Danielle Wright, was recently featured on a How to Save a Planet podcast episode focused on refrigerants as a climate solution. Listen Here. For NASRC Members NASRC Refrigerant Regulations Bulletin Our latest Refrigerant Regulations Bulletin summarized everything our members need to know about US refrigerant policies & regulations at the federal and state levels. Contact us if you missed it and would like a copy. Also available in the NASRC Member Resource Library.   Retailer Best Practices Committee (Food Retail Members) Our retailer members recently formed a new Retailer Best Practices Committee to discuss best practices, and they're starting with leak reduction. Contact us if you're interested to participate.  Open only to NASRC food retailer members. Industry Events & Trainings November 10: ENERGY STAR Commercial Food Service Webinar: Program Integrity December 1: BBA Webinar: Multi-Building Approaches To Zero Energy Ready December 7-9: 2020 HARDI Summit (Virtual) December 10: CARB Public Hearing On Proposed HFC Regulations Did we miss something? Let us know! Industry News USA A Step Closer to HFC Phase Down Raley’s Unorthodox Ammonia/CO2 System Russia Ratifies Kigali NASRC, ESCO Group Aim to Make CO2 Training Mainstream New York Finalizes HFC-Reduction Rules Kroger Commits to Reducing GHG Emissions 30% by 2030 Walmart Joins Amazon With Massive Sustainability Pledge ALDI US Receives EPA’s Green Power, GreenChill Awards Hannaford’s Hybrid R290-CO2 Store After Two Years, Longo’s Store Heads Towards Net-Zero Energy California Issues Final Proposed GWP Rules Before December CARB Vote Welcome New Members!  Livingstone Consulting - SILVER Member BriarPatch Food Co-op Arizona Grand Resort Benchmark Group See a full list of NASRC Members.   Join Membership Sign-up to receive the NASRC monthly newsletter and latest updates Find past newsletter editions here

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July/August 2020

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View this email in your browser NASRC Newsletter North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council July/August 2020 Letter From Our Executive Director Can natural refrigerants be good for the environment AND for supermarkets’ bottom line? NASRC executive director, Danielle Wright, shares her thoughts on this question and how it has influenced NASRC's strategic direction in a recent letter. Read more.  New NASRC Resource Library Browse our NEW Resource Library for free tools and educational resources to help the supermarket industry, policymakers, environmental stakeholders, and interested individuals learn about and contribute to the advancement of natural refrigerants. Read more.  Get Involved! New CO2 Curriculum To Accelerate Natural Refrigerant Training We're collaborating with ESCO Group to develop a CO2 curriculum for community college & trade school HVACR programs. Contact us to join the curriculum development committee. Read more. NASRC Launches Free Natural Refrigerant Technology Library For a limited time, browse our new Natural Refrigerant Technology Library to access free, on-demand presentations on the latest natural refrigerant technology solutions for new and existing supermarket facilities. Read more.  For NASRC Members Member Resources: Refreshed Member Resource Library Check out our new NASRC Member Resource Library for a collection of tools & resources available exclusively to NASRC members, including member insights, NASRC event materials, and member discounts. View library.   Complete Your New Member Directory Profile By Aug. 31st Our new member directory will be a publicly searchable platform featuring our members and the services they offer. Complete your profile information form by August 31st to maximize your company's visibility. View instructions.   End-User Roundtable Call (End-User Members) NASRC End-User Roundtable calls are a platform for our end-user members to informally discuss challenges, solutions, and best practices with peers . Friday, September 18th, 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT. Register here. Open only to NASRC end-user members.   NASRC Advisory Committee Meeting The NASRC Advisory Committee provides our titanium, platinum, and end-user members insights into NASRC’s priorities and an opportunity to contribute to the development of our strategic direction. Tuesday, October 13th, 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT. RSVP Here. Open only to NASRC titanium, platinum, and end-user members. NASRC Job Opening: Program Assistant NASRC is hiring! We're looking for a Program Assistant to join our growing team and accelerate our impact. Click here for position description & application instructions. Industry Events & Trainings September 1: ENERGY STAR Webinar: ENERGY STAR Day & Other CFS Tools September 1-2: SHECCO Natural Refrigerant Virtual Tradeshow September 18: NASRC End-User Roundtable October 13: NASRC Advisory Committee Meeting October 13-15: Chillventa eSpecial October 15-16: Consumer Goods Forum Virtual Sustainable Retail Summit October 20-22: ATMOsphere America 2020 - Virtual Conference October 27-29: RETA Virtual National Conference - Virtual October 27: GreenChill Webinar: Defense Commissary Agency’s Experience With Transcritical CO2 Did we miss something? Let us know! Industry News IEC Releases Proposal for Boosting Hydrocarbon Charges in Room ACs Why Countries Must Make Cooling a Part of Post-Pandemic Recovery CARB Outlines Refrigeration Updates At Recent Workshop U.S. Nonprofit Launches NatRef Technology Library UN Report: Climate-Friendly Cooling Could Cut Years of GHG Emissions Taking CO2 Refrigeration Training to College Welcome New Members!  Heat Transfer Product Group (HTPG) See a full list of NASRC Members.   Join Membership Sign-up to receive the NASRC monthly newsletter and latest updates Find past newsletter editions here

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