Combating climate change is the major topic of this time, and the HVAC industry is central to tackling that issue. Refrigerants play a large part in the industry’s efforts to slow the rate of global warming.
In our latest installment of the Blueprint Q&A, Michael Pennington, director of engineering at Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration, recently answered several questions on where the industry is at and where it is headed when it comes to the refrigerant transition. During his time in industry, Pennington has become well-versed in the complex regulatory environment — including current and future Department of Energy (DOE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements and the evolving low-GWP and alternative refrigerants landscape. He manages a collaborative team, often working with research and development to adapt to a “regulated world” and position Heatcraft as a leader. He is involved with government affairs committees — along with HARDI, AHRI, and other industry associations — and advocates for policy to benefit both the industry and the environment.