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ATMOsphere, the publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has finalized the program for the ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2024 on natural refrigerant-based cooling and heating, with sessions on refrigeration and heat pump case studies, end users, market trends, project funding, training, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and policy; famed environmental attorney Robert Bilott will deliver the keynote.  13th ATMO America This 13th annual edition of ATMO America will be held Monday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 11, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. Attending will be key industry experts, including manufacturers, policymakers, end users, and contractors to learn about the latest developments in natural refrigerant-based systems. End users can register for free, and contractors/installers of HVAC&R systems are eligible to receive one free ticket per organization, with a 50% discount on additional tickets. refrigeration and heat pump case studies Flow Environmental Systems and Lawrence Berkeley National Labs will deliver case studies on CO2-based heat pump applications A wide range of refrigeration and heat pump case studies involving the use of CO2 (R744), propane (R290), and ammonia (R717) as refrigerants will be presented by industry-pioneering companies. Energy Recovery, Kysor Warren and Kroger; Copeland and Future Green; Hillphoenix; Güntner, Zero Zone and Amond World; VEIC; and Zero Zone and Coolsys will present CO2-based refrigeration case studies. In addition, Dorin; Hillphoenix and Flō Energy Solutions; Intellihot; Flow Environmental Systems, and Lawrence Berkeley National Labs will deliver case studies on CO2-based heat pump applications. Other related case studies will be presented by Axiom Cloud and Ratio Institute.  propane-based refrigeration, ammonia absorption heat pump Delivering case study presentations on propane-based refrigeration will be Tecumseh and TruMed; Embraco and Structural Concepts; and VEIC. Ammonia-based refrigeration case studies will be presented by Evapco and ColonialWebb jointly, as well as Smart Care. An ammonia absorption heat pump case study will be offered by Stone Mountain Technologies.  Event highlights Other technology highlights include:  End users will share their experiences using different types of natural refrigerant technologies, including benefits, challenges, and plans. Speakers will include Bob Siler, Operations Engineer, Amazon; Megan Rodriguez, Senior Manager of Refrigeration, Grocery Outlet; Aer Teale, Director of Engineering, Lineage Logistics; and a representative of General Refrigeration.  The latest natural refrigeration market trends in North America will be discussed by representatives of Hillphoenix, Hussmann, Copeland, Kysor Warren Epta US, and Johnson Controls–Frick/M&M Carnot. Heat Pump Market Trends: the latest market trends related to natural refrigerant heat pumps in North America will be addressed by Andy Baker, Owner & Project Manager of YourCleanEnergy. Training Panel: Natural refrigerants-based training and certification opportunities will be discussed by Rusty Walker, Training Director, North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC), and Jim Barron, Executive Director, Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA).  PFAS and policy  Bilott’s keynote will be followed by a PFAS and global warming panel discussion The link between PFAS and refrigerants will be a focus of ATMOsphere America. Robert Bilott, the pioneering U.S. environmental attorney, will open the conference with a keynote on how he exposed the global threat of PFAS, with lessons for the cooling and heating industry. Bilott’s keynote will be followed by a PFAS and global warming panel discussion including Richie Kaur, Non-CO2 Climate Pollution Reduction Advocate, Climate & Energy, for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC); Mindi Messmer, Senior Research Scientist for MedStar Health and former New Hampshire State House Representative; Gabriel Salierno, Green Chemist for the Toxics Use Reduction Institute; and a representative of ATMOsphere.  policy and standards session In addition, a policy and standards session will discuss developments impacting the uptake of natural refrigerants in North America. Speakers will include:  A representative of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s StratosphericProtection Division at the Office of Atmospheric Programs, will provide an update on the U.S. AIM Act. Ram Narayanamurthy, Deputy Director, Building Technologies Office, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Suzanne Hagell, Chief of the GHG Mitigation Bureau, Office of Climate Change, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.   Beth Porter, Senior Climate Policy Analyst, Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA). Dr. Rajan Rajendran, Advisor – EIA, Five Rivers Research and Consulting.   Tony Lundell, Senior Director of Standards and Safety, International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration (IIAR). funding options There will also be a session on current and future funding options for natural refrigerant-based systems There will also be a session on current and future funding options for natural refrigerant-based systems, including the $65-million California F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP), and other states actively pursuing funding programs. Presenters will include Danielle Wright, Executive Director, NASRC, and Michael FitzGibbon, Branch Chief, Research Division, California Air Resources Board (CARB). ATMO Awards/North America ceremony At the end of day one, the conference will hold the ATMO Awards/North America ceremony recognizing companies and individuals pioneering the transition to natural refrigerant-based technologies. The Platinum sponsor of ATMO America 2024 is Hillphoenix. Gold sponsors are Hussmann, Kysor Warren, Copeland, M&M Carnot and Frick.

CoolSys™, a parent of refrigeration, HVAC, engineering, and energy services companies nationwide, has announced the acquisition of Thermal Resource Sales and Supermarket Environment Services Company (TRS-SESCO), a commercial and industrial HVAC and energy solutions company headquartered in Kernersville, North Carolina.  In addition to broadening its market presence in the Southeast, this acquisition will expand the CoolSys Professional Solutions division and its custom-engineered, sustainable HVAC system solutions for complex, mission-critical applications. energy and sustainability solutions “Our acquisition of TRS-SESCO represents an important step in our strategic growth plan by bringing new capabilities to our clients while introducing CoolSys into new industry sectors,” comments Adam Coffey, CEO of CoolSys, adding “As one of the premier HVAC-engineered solutions companies in the nation, TRS has established long-term client relationships and an outstanding reputation in supporting complex, mission-critical HVAC systems across various industries." He continues, "The SESCO side of the business provides industry-leading energy and sustainability solutions primarily to grocery retail customers. We are excited to welcome the TRS-SESCO team and their customers to the CoolSys family.” mission-critical HVAC system The company’s mission is to build sustainable, state-of-the-art systems while delivering outstanding customer service Established in 1996 as McNamara & Co., TRS-SESCO has provided mission-critical HVAC system design, program management, and energy solutions for the past 25 years to industries that require stable building environments, including healthcare, K-12 and higher education, research facilities, data centers, biotech/pharmaceutical, supermarkets, and governments. As one of the HVAC, plumbing, and energy solutions providers in the Southeast, the company’s mission is to build sustainable, state-of-the-art systems while delivering outstanding customer service. Advantages  “We are excited to join CoolSys as this brings new advantages to our customers and employees,” comments Patrick McNamara, President of TRS-SESCO. He adds, “As TRS-SESCO becomes a CoolSys company, we will stay true to our roots while being able to offer the expanded resources that CoolSys provides as a nationwide company.”

CoolSys™, the HVAC-R services, engineering, and energy solutions company, announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Anesa Chaibi as the company’s next President and CEO. Ms. Chaibi will also join the company’s Board of Directors. Adam Coffey has stepped down from the President and CEO role and will serve as Senior Advisor to the CoolSys Board of Directors. Ms. Chaibi is a seasoned leader with more than 30 years of operating experience at high-quality organizations. She has successfully scaled multiple businesses for both public and private companies. Several business segments Notably, Ms. Chaibi served as President and CEO of HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, a maintenance, repair, and operations solutions provider to multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, and institutional property owners and managers, from 2005 to 2015. While at HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, Ms. Chaibi and her team transformed the business and grew revenue and EBITDA from approximately $840 million and $90 million, respectively, to $2.5 billion and nearly $500 million, respectively, over the span of a decade. Ms. Chaibi was CEO of Optimas Solutions, a leading global industrial distributor and service provider specializing in fastening and supply chain solutions, and most recently served as an Industry Advisor to private equity firm Warburg Pincus. She began her career at General Electric, where she held leadership positions across several business segments. Services-Based organizations The board believes her impressive history of value creation will benefit CoolSys’ business" “We have known Anesa for several years and believe her experience scaling services-based organizations well positions her to support CoolSys’ business, strong culture focused on employee development and customer service, and robust growth goals,” said Matt Cwiertnia, Chairman of the Board of CoolSys and Co-Head of Ares Management’s Private Equity Group. “The board believes her impressive history of value creation will benefit CoolSys’ business, customers, and employees, and we look forward to working closely with her as she joins the CoolSys team.” Significant market opportunity Mr. Cwiertnia continued, “The board would also like to thank Adam for his work in significantly scaling CoolSys and positioning the company for future success over the last five years as President and CEO.” “I am honored to join CoolSys and to have the opportunity to lead this great team,” said Ms. Chaibi. “I am committed to ensuring that CoolSys continues to provide its customers with differentiated service and remains the employer of choice through its leading training, benefits, and career advancement opportunities. My goal is to work with the CoolSys team and accelerate our growth by capitalizing on the significant market opportunity ahead of CoolSys.”