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The National HVACR Education Conference is typically a place for educators to gather to unite for the good of community and education. This year the conference had a fresh new aroma...the flavor of competitors joining forces to embrace a new era of education. Manufacturers that typically compete for sales showed up in groves to embrace change, encourage each other, and even share the stage to promote unity. Waves of change are upon us, and I like what I see.

OK friends in the south, especially those in the southeast, you know exactly what we are talking about. The HVACR industry has gained a new unwanted condition that, until now, has been very difficult to treat. We have seen crazy videos of slime snakes being flushed out of condensate lines in Florida. and mushroom looking blobs in the Carolinas. We have heard stories of using bleach but it is only temporary and will deteriorate metals and plastics. What is it? And how do you treat it? That's what our resident Research and Development Chemist, Fallon Dyle, is here to deliver.

🌬️🔧 Ever wondered what happens to a refrigerant cylinder after you drop it off at the supply house? Join Kate Houghton as she takes us on a fascinating virtual journey, following a cylinder from its creation all the way back to you as a brand new empty! 🚀🔄 Discover the ins and outs of refrigerant life cycles and learn about the latest in A2L refrigerants and proper handling techniques during reclamation. Don't miss this deep dive into the cool world of refrigerants! ❄️🔍

Johnson Controls is excited to announce that they have launched a completely redesigned environmentally sustainable residential HVAC portfolio utilizing the low-GWP refrigerant R-454B well ahead of the EPA’s 2025 deadline. The entire suite of products have been improved with new features that make them faster to install and easier to service, including refrigerant detection technology to ensure the safety of contractors and homeowners. Want to learn about the fully redesigned portfolio, the importance of the low-GWP refrigerant transition on the industry as we move to a sustainable future and what’s next for Johnson Controls ahead of the EPA’s 2025 deadline? If so, set back, turn up the volume and let's take an audio excursion into the future of HVAC.
Refrigerant landing page: https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/navigating-the-refrigerant-transition
YORK Residential sustainability page: https://www.york.com/residential-equipment/sustainability

Gen Z and Gen Alpha offer a tremendous opportunity for educators and contractors. They may look different than previous generations, but they have a LOT to offer! The pandemic and the ensuing “Great Resignation” meant shifts in culture and what these younger generations expected from jobs. No longer would they tolerate outdated working practices and company cultures. They wanted more training, more growth opportunities, and more opportunities to make a difference. To be a top placing program, with top performing contractors, we need to understand the needs of BOTH.

Virtual Reality (VR) has transformed education by providing immersive and experiential learning opportunities, making education more accessible, engaging, and personalized. It fosters collaboration, offers cost-effective training, and enables innovative teaching tools, revolutionizing the way students learn and educators teach. Interplay Learning now offers HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certification exams with their immersive trades training, making it easier to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and certifications needed to start meaningful trades careers.