Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill That Allows EPA to Limit HFCs
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.) recently introduced a bill, the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, which they state will provide certainty for businesses in the U.S. on the worldwide transition towards next-generation coolants.
At issue are hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) that are used as coolants in refrigerators and air conditioners. Due to changing global policy, many countries are moving away from using HFCs. According to the senators, this legislation provides the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the authority to ensure a smooth phasedown of the manufacturing of hydrofluorocarbons in the U.S. in order to support the next generation technologies.