California Proposes Ban on Sale of High-GWP HFC Refrigerants in 2020
Proposed emissions reduction strategy includes several measures targeting HFCs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s Air Resources Board (ARB) has released a proposed strategy aimed at curbing emissions that includes prohibitions on high global warming potential (GWP) hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants.
The proposal seeks emission reductions to help California meet its 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets. Key measures in the proposed strategy that target HFCs include: