Category Archives: Regulatory Compliance

The United States and a host of other foreign countries are focusing on fugitive emission tracking for certain industries. The goal is to identify the amount of substances that are emitted into the atmosphere when a refrigerant gas leak occurs. … Continue reading →

As the country works to reduce substances known to effect air quality the need for mandatory carbon emissions reporting grows. Almost all the materials known to destroy the ozone layer and thus contribute to the problem of global warming arise … Continue reading →

During a fire escape or a fire drill, often the only item which can make for an easy exit is the signage in a building. If you are staying in a hotel or hospital, and you are from another country, … Continue reading →

Several years ago, the United States and other countries passed federal laws that mandate commercial facilities to phase out usage of R22 refrigerant and convert to a more environmentally friendly alternative. Many organizations are working on conversion efforts for the … Continue reading →

In many countries, carbon emissions are required by law to be reported across an organization’s entire footprint; hence the coined term “Carbon Footprint. Carbon data and detailed records of energy, fuel, and refrigerant gas consumption fall under regulatory compliance rules … Continue reading →

Refrigerant gas tracking and management is necessary to assure that no ozone depleting or greenhouse gases escape into the atmosphere and contribute to destructive climate change. EPA Inspectors, governmental regulators, as well as many state officials are responsible for monitoring … Continue reading →

As part of the California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) the Air Resources Board (ARB) has approved an early action measure to reduce high-global warming potential (GWP) greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions by establishing new legislation and defining requirements related … Continue reading →

Often confusing with multiple changes occurring right until a new environmental regulation passes, owners of AC/HVAC systems may find themselves unprotected. The California Air Resource Board (CARB) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working on enhancements to the refrigerant … Continue reading →

“Production and import cap could be 20% short of 2010 market demand”, predicts Ted Gartland of Verisae, Inc. The HCFC refrigerant gas called R-22 is the most pervasive refrigerant in everyday use around the world. Since the 1940′s R-22 has … Continue reading →

You may have seen the small labels on electrical appliances in places of work that say tested along with a date. These labels indicate that a PAT tester has tested the equipment for safety. In the UK this is a … Continue reading →