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Overview of Refrigerant Reclamation

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1 explains that refrigerant reclamation is the re-processing and upgrading of a substance through such mechanisms as filtering, drying, distillation and chemical treatment. This is done to restore the substance to a specified standard of performance. Refrigerant reclamation can only be performed by a trained and experienced EPA-certified refrigeration […]

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The State of the HVAC Industry in Arizona

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Few areas of the country need air conditioning like Arizona. The American Southwest is known for hot and arid weather, little to no rainfall, and huge population growth, reports the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In fact, the Arizona population grew three times faster than the national average between 2000 and 2010. As a result, increased construction, […]

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The Role of HVAC/R in Modern Medicine

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If you are admitted to the hospital to have a surgical procedure, because you were in an accident or have a serious illness, you may wonder any number of things, like how competent the doctor is who will be treating you, whether your nurse will be a good caretaker, or when the facility offers visiting […]

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Graduate Connections: Michael Goff

Meet Mike Goff The Goff family has a long connection with The Refrigeration School (RSI). Three generations of Goff boys have come through our doors, starting in the mid-1960s with Gerald Goff. When Gerald’s son Richard (Butch) Goff wanted to join the family business, his first stop was RSI; he graduated in 1983. Then Butch’s […]

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World’s Largest Solar Plant Now Active in California

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The world’s largest solar-powered plant has opened in the desert of Riverside County, California, and could mark the beginning of nationwide large-scale solar plant projects. The 550-megawatt facility is estimated to produce enough energy to provide power for as many as 160,000 homes in the Golden State. It is anticipated to displace close to 300,000 metric tons of carbon […]

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Benefits of Attending Trade School in Phoenix

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Choosing to attend a vocational training program in Phoenix is not only a great opportunity to advance your career, but Phoenix, Arizona is also a wonderful place to live and work. RSI offers a variety of vocational training programs aimed at preparing students for a successful career in the skilled trades. Here is why attending […]

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HVAC Technician Vs. Electro-Mechanical Technician

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People who enjoy working with their hands and prefer a flexible work schedule are often drawn to the fields of HVAC or electrical work. While HVAC technicians and electro-mechanical technicians share many skills and abilities, they are also very different from one another in terms of job duties, training, and job prospects. Learn more about […]

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