HVAC industry leadership endorsed a federal HFC phasedown approach with something close to universal support in 2020. However, as the phasedown moves from policy to practical implementation, the expected impacts on operations are stirring some worries and pushback.
The DOE’s plans regarding refrigerant cylinders — primarily a QC code tracking system and a refillable cylinder requirement — have attracted the most concern, with HARDI voicing particularly acute dissatisfaction on behalf of distributors.