Refrigerants & environment
NASRC R-TRADE Launches Five-Event 2026–27 Series on CO2 and Propane Training
NASRC's R-TRADE initiative has opened registration for five free natural refrigerant training events running from December 2026 to June 2027. The series pairs hands-on CO2 and propane instruction with a regional strategy that differentiates between growth markets and established systems.
The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) has opened registration for its 2026–27 R-TRADE Natural Refrigerant Training Events, a five-part series of free summits and a workshop aimed at building technician proficiency in CO2 and propane systems.
Format and audience
Each event combines concurrent classroom sessions, hands-on work with equipment, an exhibit hall, and networking opportunities. Programming is designed for refrigeration technicians at every level of experience and is led by industry experts.
Event schedule
- Stockton, California — Workshop, December 2–3, 2026
- Miami, Florida — Summit, February 9–10, 2027
- Atlanta, Georgia — Summit, March 24–25, 2027
- Irwindale, California — Summit, April 20–22, 2027
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Summit, June 22–24, 2027
Regional and technical focus
The series targets two distinct market conditions: regions where CO2 adoption is still growing, such as the Southeast, and markets where CO2 systems are already well established, where the content advances to more advanced technical material. Specific emphases include:
- Irwindale and Pittsburgh: CO2 controls
- Stockton: full-system integration and troubleshooting
- Pittsburgh: a dedicated CO2 fundamentals track for retailers and end users operating and maintaining these systems
Funding and industry context
All five events are free, supported by NASRC's Premier sponsors. The Stockton and Irwindale events additionally receive funding from the California Air Resources Board's F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP) Workforce Development program.
NASRC executive director Danielle Wright noted that the transition to natural refrigerants depends on a workforce prepared to install, service, and maintain evolving systems, and that R-TRADE is expanding access to practical training so technicians can build proficiency and stay prepared as the industry changes.
Technicians can learn more and register at nasrc.org/training.
Source: NASRC.
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