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Join me for a live recording of The Refrigerant365 Podcast at AHR Expo 2026!
I’ll be sitting down with Todd Titus, Director of State & Public Affairs at HARDI, to break down the evolving patchwork of state refrigerant regulations—and what it means for your business.
What we’ll cover:
Which states have their own refrigerant rules and how they differ
What’s coming next and key dates you need to know
How to stay compliant without the headache
Insider perspective from one of the leading voices in HVACR policy
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 5:50 PM PST
Location: Pavilion 1, AHR Expo, Las Vegas Convention Center
Refrigerant365 is the HVAC Podcast to inspire, connect with, and hear voices from around the world—of all backgrounds and all experiences. Hosted by Elizabeth Ortlieb, the show features expert interviews and in-depth discussions on the issues shaping the future of the industry.
About AHR Expo
The AHR Expo is the world’s largest HVACR event, bringing together manufacturers, engineers, contractors, and industry professionals. The 2026 show takes place February 2–4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Media Contact:
William Ortlieb
Alpyne Strategy
Email: marketing@alpynestrategy.com
“Refrigerant Rewind: What 2025 Taught Us & Where 2026 Is Headed”
LAS VEGAS, NV — Refrigerant365, the leading podcast covering refrigerant news and insights in the HVACR industry, will record a live episode at the 2026 AHR Expo in Las Vegas. The session, titled “Refrigerant Rewind: What 2025 Taught Us & Where 2026 Is Headed,” will take place on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM in Pavilion 1.
Host Elizabeth Ortlieb will be joined by a distinguished panel of industry experts: Jennifer Butsch, Sr. Director of Regulatory Affairs at Copeland
Chris Forth, Vice President of Regulatory, Codes & Environmental Affairs at Bosch Home Comfort Group
Eddie McFarlane, Chair of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America; Chief Learning & Development Officer at Sila Services
The panel will discuss the most significant refrigerant developments of 2025, including regulatory changes, the ongoing transition to A2L refrigerants, and how the industry has adapted to new requirements.
Panelists will also share their outlook for 2026 and offer insights for manufacturers, contractors, and technicians navigating the evolving refrigerant landscape.
“2025 was a pivotal year for refrigerants, and there’s no better time to bring together leaders from across the industry to reflect on what we’ve learned and look ahead,” states Elizabeth Ortlieb, host of Refrigerant365. “This live recording at AHR Expo gives our audience a chance to be part of the conversation.”
Event Details:
Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Location: Pavilion 1, AHR Expo, Las Vegas Convention Center
Attendance is open to all AHR Expo attendees. To RSVP or learn more, visit https://www.refrigerant365.com/refrigerant-rewind-2026-ahr-expo/.
Refrigerant365 is a podcast dedicated to keeping HVAC-R professionals informed about the latest news, insights, and industry trends. Hosted by Elizabeth Ortlieb, the show features expert interviews and in-depth discussions on the issues shaping the future of the industry.
About AHR Expo
The AHR Expo is the world’s largest HVACR event, bringing together manufacturers, engineers, contractors, and industry professionals. The 2026 show takes place February 2–4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Media Contact:
William Ortlieb
Alpyne Strategy
Email: marketing@alpynestrategy.com Website: www.alpynestrategy.com
Commercial HVAC Manufacturer Continues to Set New Standards with its Liquid Desiccant System
LAS VEGAS, January 27, 2026 — Mojave Energy Systems, founded to change the nature of air conditioning, will be showcasing its proven ArctiDry product line at AHR Expo, taking place February 2 – 4, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
With installations nationwide including pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing, grocery, hotels, archives, universities, laboratories, retail, hospitality, and warehousing facilities, Mojave has demonstrated that liquid desiccant technology delivers reliable, efficient performance across the most demanding commercial applications.
One of Mojave’s advanced, easy-to-maintain liquid desiccant HVAC units will be on display in booth SU477. In addition to the demo unit, Mojave will have a working liquid desiccant absorber showing live dehumidification.
“2025 was an exceptionally successful year for Mojave, marked by strong growth and increasing installations across North America,” said Phil Farese, CEO, Mojave Energy Systems. “ArctiDry’s liquid desiccant system has surpassed 150,000 cumulative operating hours in the field with 99.5% uptime, proving that liquid desiccant is dependable, scalable, and ready for wide deployment. As we kick off 2026 at AHR, we’re focused on demonstrating how our technology solves real humidity challenges in diverse building types.”
Mojave’s ArctiDry units have been specified as basis of design by over 60 engineering firms in the past year, with installations serving applications from critical laboratory environments to high-traffic retail spaces. Recent product enhancements on display at AHR include expanded CFM ranges, side return configurations, powered exhaust options, and 10:1 turndown gas heaters — all developed in response to real-world application needs.
The UL certified and patented HVAC platform’s install base has grown rapidly since its initial launch at AHR Expo 2024 and is currently available for purchase throughout the United States and many locations in Latin America. Reflecting this strong growth, the company has continued adding Rep Companies, ramping its partner program to now include more than 30 firms.
Mojave will also be sharing information about its upcoming release of AquaDry, a hydronic liquid desiccant system that delivers dewpoints down to 25°F while optimizing central plant efficiency — ideal for buildings with existing chilled and hot water infrastructure including data centers and hospitals.
AHR attendees are invited to visit booth SU477 during the Expo hours to learn more or reach out to sales@mojavehvac.com to schedule a meeting.
About Mojave Energy Systems
Mojave produces novel liquid desiccant systems designed to change the nature of air conditioning by dramatically increasing energy efficiency and reducing the climate impact of AC. Mojave’s patented technology cools and dehumidifies the air, enabling the independent control of dew point and dry bulb. By focusing on dehumidification, lowering energy consumption, reducing refrigerant use, and improving indoor air quality for commercial buildings, Mojave’s ArctiDry product is an ideal solution for Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS). When compared to other alternatives on the market, ArctiDry offers a highly reliable, lowest-cost-of-ownership product that reduces energy use by 40 to 60%.
High-Velocity Heating Solution Rapidly Warms Docked Trailers to Improve Worker
Comfort, Safety and Operational Efficiency
Saint Charles, MO – January 26, 2026 – Reznor® and Roberts-Gordon® will officially launch its
new docked trailer heater (DTH), a dock‐mounted, high‐velocity heating solution engineered to rapidly warm
docked trailers, at the 2026 AHR Expo.
AHR attendees are invited to attend a free session – “Dock and Go: The Dock Trailer Game Changer”
– to see the new heater in action and learn more. The presentation, which will take place Monday, February
2, from 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. in Theater B, will be led by Anna Sarvello, Sr. Director of Strategy and
Marketing at Reznor/Roberts-Gordon.
The DTH technology is designed to address one of the most persistent challenges in warehouse and
logistics operations: cold trailers at the dock that slow productivity, increase safety risks, and negatively
impact worker comfort. Mounted directly at the loading dock and integrated with dock doors, the system
delivers heated air directly into docked trailers, significantly reducing warm‐up time and helping operations
maintain throughput in cold weather.
“Cold at the dock impacts people first and when people are affected, productivity and safety follow,”
said Sarvello. “The docked trailer heater was engineered to remove cold as an operational constraint, helping
facilities move trailers faster while providing a safer, more comfortable environment for workers.”
Engineered for Dock Efficiency and Year‐Round Use
Key features of the DTH include:
• High‐velocity heating designed to rapidly condition parked trailers
• Dock‐mounted installation with dock door integration for streamlined operation
• Heat plus fan‐only mode, enabling year‐round functionality
• Multiple unit sizes to accommodate varying dock configurations
• Simple, user‐friendly controls to reduce operator error
See the New Docked Trailer Heater Live at the AHR Expo
In addition to the New Product Presentation, attendees can see the DTH on display at the
Reznor®/Roberts-Gordon® booth #SL1035, where visitors can interact with the unit and speak directly with
product experts. For a sneak peek before the show, visit https://www.reznorhvac.com/product/dth-
docked-trailer-heating/.
About Reznor
A leading heating manufacturer, Reznor designs innovative solutions that enhance comfort, well-being and
productivity in commercial/industrial buildings and homes. Backed by over 130 years of heating expertise,
Reznor’s extensive product portfolio includes gas, electric, and hydronic unit heaters; gas and electric infrared
heaters; make-up air equipment, duct furnaces, air curtains, and destratification fans. Please visit us at
www.reznorhvac.com.
About Roberts Gordon
Over 60 years ago, Roberts-Gordon pioneered infrared heating with the launch of its CORAYVAC® burners-in-
series system. Today, we remain an industry leader, enhancing comfort, productivity, and well-being in
commercial and industrial spaces. Our broad portfolio includes gas low-intensity and gas/electric high-intensity
infrared heaters. Please visit https://www.robertsgordon.com/.
About Madison AirTM
Madison Air, one of the world’s leading privately held companies, combines the innovation and nimble,
responsive service of a startup with the sophistication and scale of a global enterprise. Madison Air’s best-in-class
portfolio of innovative brands make the world safer, healthier, and more productive through the power of better
air. Our purpose is rooted in the belief that whether it’s protecting valuable data or equipment, optimizing crop
quality and yield, or improving the productivity, health and retention of your workers, there’s a direct correlation
between air and outcomes. Please visit us at www.madisonair.com.
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In this episode of Refrigerant365, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Lynds, Director of Education and Brand Management at Refrigeration Technologies.
We discussed how she pioneered HVAC social media marketing on the manufacturing side, her work educating technicians on chemical safety, and why the industry needs to do more to attract new talent.
We also touched on the evolving role of digital content in B2B sales, the importance of community in HVAC, and what to expect from events like the HVAC Tactical ™️ Awards by Ben Poole in 2026.
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Bowling Green, OH – A-Gas, a world leader in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, will showcase its innovative solutions for refrigerant recovery, reclamation, and supply at the AHR Expo, booth #SL1252, taking place February 2-4, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. At this year’s event, visitors can learn about A-Gas’ full suite of lifecycle refrigerant management services, designed to address the growing environmental and regulatory pressures facing the HVACR industry.
A-Gas will be presenting on Monday, February 2 from 8:30 to 9:30 am in S226 in a session titled “Don’t Lose Your Cool: Getting Ahead of the Refrigerant Curve” hosted by HVAC Excellence. This session will help attendees understand how AIM Act regulations and shrinking virgin supply make recovery and reclaim essential for HVAC contractors.
Additionally, A-Gas will showcase its PENGUIN™ certified reclaimed refrigerants, which are processed to meet AHRI-700 standards and meet federal and state reclaimed refrigerant requirements, offering a sustainable and compliant alternative to virgin products. These reclaimed refrigerants play a pivotal role in ensuring refrigerant availability by re-processing existing products to virgin-grade, thereby supporting a circular economy.
Visitors will also learn how A-Gas Rapid Recovery®, a high-speed refrigerant recovery service, helps technicians streamline their operations, saving time and minimizing downtime. A-Gas Rapid Recovery is the world’s largest refrigerant recovery service and is the foundation of lifecycle refrigerant management. This essential service enables safe recovery, a critical step before reclamation and reuse, supporting A-Gas’ commitment to a sustainable future in the HVACR industry.
A-Gas invites attendees to stop by booth #SL1252 to engage with industry experts and explore how lifecycle refrigerant management can meet their operational and sustainability goals.
For more information about A-Gas at AHR Expo 2026, visit the AHR Expo website: A-Gas at AHR 2026 or A-Gas
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About A-Gas
A‑Gas is the world leader in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services. Through our first-class recovery, reclamation, and repurposing processes, we capture refrigerants and fire protection gases for future re-use or safe destruction, preventing their harmful release into the atmosphere.For over 30 years, A-Gas has supported our clients and partners on their environmental journey by supplying lower global warming gases and actively increasing the circularity of the industries we serve, building a sustainable future.
Clean Air Act refrigerant regulations—you may wonder, where and when did they originate from? Well, it has something to do with the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, or World Ozone Day, which is on Thurs., September 16, 2021. This post will explain how.
You see, on Sept. 16, 1987, the international community came together to sign the Montreal Protocol which phases-out ozone depleting substances (ODS) which include many refrigerants. Think R-22, for instance.
Now, the United States implemented the Montreal Protocol in 1990 through Title VI of the Clean Air Act. So, when you hear Clean Air Act refrigerant regulations, realize that many of these refrigerant requirements came from a long-history of concern about ODS by the world.
While most HVAC-R stakeholders are aware of Clean Air Act refrigerant regulations in some shape or form, nonetheless, if you want to learn more or just want a refresher on the refrigerant regulations in Title VI of the Clean Air Act, I am hosting a free special webinar for World Ozone Day 2021 that goes over the requirements.
Looking for ideas on refrigeration hashtags to use? Start here. In fact, we’ve compiled a list of the top suggested refrigeration hashtags to use in your social media posts. Just in time for World Refrigeration Day 2021!
Refrigeration Hashtags for 2021
Before we delve into the details of these refrigeration hashtags, it’s important to keep in mind that you should:
Have defined and detailed buyer personas for your targeted audience;
Know in which marketing channels you can find and engage with your target audience.
Knowing #1 and #2 enables you to make the most effective use of your hashtags. In fact, without these first steps, your use of hashtags could prove to be fruitless, if you don’t know your buyer personas; what messages most resonate with them; and where.
Thus, your buyer personas will not necessarily use the same hashtags. In the case of the refrigeration sector, a refrigeration technician working at a supermarket will not be using the same lingo and hashtags as a facility manager at a cold storage warehouse.
Keeping this in mind, I will be sharing with some of the top refrigeration hashtags that can you can use in your social media posts. Hope you find these useful.
These hashtags can be a point-of-reference if you’re looking for new ones to incorporate into your posts.
Remember, it’s not wise to use the same hashtags all the time.
Not only can this lead to spamming the feed for that hashtag, you won’t be widening your reach with new hashtags that may be relevant for you but you haven’t been using prior.
Thanks for reading the Refrigerant365 blog. If you have any questions or comments, please leave a comment below. (This article on Refrigeration Hashtags originally appeared on the Alpyne Strategy blog here.)
This article is a part of my Refrigerant Roundup series which appears monthly.
January 2021 contained numerous refrigerant updates that you should know about, including significant development on the forthcoming U.S. HFC phase down; Q4 EPA compliance violations that resulted in six-figure fines related to ammonia refrigeration safety; and more.
Let’s get started. #RefrigerantRoundup
Refrigerant in the News
Landmark U.S. Legislation Passed to Phase Down HFCs—
The American Manufacturing and Innovation (AIM) Act, a historic, bi-partisan environmental legislation was recently passed by Congress. (To give you an idea of just how bi-partisan this initiative was, both the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, along with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), supported this initiative.)
What does this legislation mean for the HVACR industry moving forward? Well, in essence, the Aim Act starts the much anticipated HFC phase down in the U.S. at the federal level. Prior to its passage, the HFC phase down was mostly managed at the state level.
Thus, this landmark legislation will increase domestic production of refrigerants and help position the U.S. as a leader in low-GWP technology and climate-friendly HFC alternatives.
Q4 EPA Enforcement Actions Include An Ammonia Refrigeration Facility —
Among such enforcement actions included a company that had to pay a six-figure civil penalty because it did not adequately manage compliance risks and meet requirements for an industrial refrigeration system that used anhydrous ammonia.
Several violations were found during EPA inspections. Such violations included failure to meet the following:
the Clean Air Act (CAA)’s chemical accident prevention requirements;
the CAA’s Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements for system hazard review, pipe and instrument labeling, operating procedures, and maintaining mechanical integrity; and
The major takeaway from this story is that the EPA continues to crackdown on ammonia refrigeration safety violations, which leads me to my next story in this roundup:
Cold Storage Company Reaches Settlement With EPA in Q1 —
Along similar lines, just under two weeks ago, on Jan. 27, 2021, the U.S. EPA published a news release from its Region 7 (Midwest) that announced it had reached a settlement with a cold storage company “to resolve alleged violations of federal Clean Air Act Risk Management Program regulations” at several of the company’s refrigeration storage and processing facilities.
When the EPA inspected these regulated facilities, each of them “contained over 10,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia,” which made them subject to Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations.
It’s important to note that anhydrous ammonia is a considered an extremely hazardous substance (EHS). Facilities that operate an ammonia refrigeration system are subject to the CAA’s General Duty Clause. They can also be subject to other ammonia refrigeration safety requirements including the EPA’s EPCRA, EPA’s RMP, and OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM).
In fact, facilities that have over 500 pounds of ammonia must complete their annual Tier II reports by March 1st ?, which is just around the corner.
Continued Scrutiny on HVAC Management Strategies
HVAC management strategies continue to be front and center for COVID-19 mitigation efforts. (Fun fact : Did you know the Raymond James Stadium made HVAC upgrades including increased outdoor air; increased natural ventilation; upgraded HEPA filtration; and UVC germ killing lights? ?)
Recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by Humans of HVAC for their #WomenInHVACR series.
Inspired by Humans of NY, Humans of HVAC (HOH), a nonprofit project of Airzone, portrays the genuine stories of those in the HVAC space from around the world.
