The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to facilitate the transition to natural refrigerants, has entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ASHRAE. The agreement outlines a three-year collaboration focused on research, knowledge sharing, workforce development and advanced education to accelerate natural refrigerant adoption.
Commenting on the collaboration, Danielle Wright, NASRC Executive Director, said, “This partnership strengthens the connection between technical standards, real-world industry experience and workforce needs. By aligning research, education and outreach, NASRC and ASHRAE can provide the resources stakeholders need to navigate the transition to sustainable refrigerants confidently.”
Together, the organizations aim to advance practical, field-informed solutions that enhance system performance, strengthen technical guidance and expand adoption of sustainable refrigerant technologies. The collaboration combines ASHRAE’s global leadership in research, standards, publishing and continuing education with NASRC’s deep industry engagement and network spanning more than 55,000 food retail locations.
Expressing ASHRAE’s aim, 2025-26 ASHRAE President Bill McQuade, P.E., CDP, Fellow ASHRAE, LEED AP, said, “ASHRAE is committed to helping the refrigeration industry transition to lower global warming potential refrigerant options while maintaining safety for building occupants and service technicians.”
