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EPA weighs petition to raise cold storage refrigerant GWP limit, with supporters citing cost and code barriers and critics warning it weakens AIM Act goals.  

Non-compliant A2L cylinders are entering the U.S. supply chain, creating safety risks for contractors, distributors, and the public. 

Becoming educated about A2Ls can eliminate any fear or apprehension that techs may have when using these refrigerants.  

The meal kit provider, HelloFresh, is embracing AI, IoT, and automation to navigate new refrigerant rules from the EPA.

The commercial refrigeration sector is fully stepping into the A2L era, with manufacturers offering a wide range of solutions designed to meet current— and future — regulatory demands. 

By taking proactive steps today, food retailers can not only ensure compliance with the AIM Act, but also forge more efficient, resilient, and profitable operations.

EPA’s Lee Zeldin has criticized the Technology Transitions rule, drawing concern from HVACR groups over compliance deadlines and added uncertainty.

A supply shortage led one tech to charge an R-454B unit with R-410A. The result: no cooling, high pressures, and an expensive mistake in the making.