RCA Member Spotlight – The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)

The RCA is advancing a circular economy in the province of Alberta. As a non-profit, charitable organization, we accomplish our goals by working collaboratively with and for our members and partners. This month, the RCA is proud to spotlight one of its newest members – The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI).

Founded in 1968, the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) is a non-profit national trade association of manufacturers, wholesalers and contractors in the Canadian heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industries.

HRAI advocates a safe, responsible, and fair industry where indoor environment systems and refrigeration processes are designed, installed, and serviced by qualified professionals to ensure efficient and energy-conscious operation. 

The association’s activities are directly related to the needs and requests of its membership and include education and training programs, industry meetings, up-to-date industry information, technical support, government and industry advocacy, statistics, and trends, and a bi-annual national trade show.

Among their offerings is their Thermostat Recovery Program, a Canada-wide stewardship program aimed at recovering and recycling thermostats that are no longer in use. They work with consumers and industry to ensure mercury-containing, electronic and mechanical thermostats are kept out of the waste stream.

Learn more about the HRAI.