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Daikin Highlights Its First R-32 System in U.S.

New VRV system and cloud-based tool also showcased in booth

February 28, 2022

One of the highlights at the Daikin North America booth was its new R-32 ductless mini-split system, the Daikin ATMOSPHERA.

Chemours Celebrates 90+ Years of Refrigerant Innovation

Company highlighted non-ODP and low-GWP refrigerant alternatives

Joanna R. Turpin

February 28, 2022

At the AHR Expo this year, Chemours highlighted its 90+-year journey of refrigerant innovation, starting with Freon and building up to the Chemours Opteon portfolio.

Best Practices Are Key To Safe Refrigerant Transition

New A2L refrigerants require extra safety measures during installation and service

Joanna R. Turpin

February 24, 2022

In order to install or service equipment containing new refrigerants, additional safety measures will need to be followed by HVAC contractors and technicians.

EPA Adds R-1233zd(E) To SNAP Program

Substitute refrigerant can now be used in ice rinks and cold storage warehouses

February 2, 2022

The EPA recently announced that it had listed low-GWP refrigerant, R-1233zd(E), as an acceptable substitute refrigerant in its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program.

R-466A May Pose Compatibility Issue In A/C Units

UC Davis case study also shows new refrigerant offers similar performance to R-410A

February 2, 2022

Refrigerants used in vapor-compression air conditioners and heat pumps have been the subject of environmental regulations, requiring the need to develop alternative solutions with lower GWP.

New Year Marks Start of HFC Phasedown In U.S.

R-410A could be phased out in new equipment as soon as 2025

Joanna R. Turpin

January 2, 2022

Welcome to the first stage of the HFC phasedown as mandated by the AIM Act. As of January 1, 2022, the production of HFC refrigerants has been reduced by 10%.

DunAn Environment Selects R-466A

Honeywell’s replacement for R-410A is a lower-GWP refrigerant

December 31, 2021

Honeywell announced Zhejiang DunAn Artificial Environment Co., Ltd. will assist in driving the HVAC industry transition to Solstice® N41 (R-466A) by developing their product line of HVAC components as compatible.

Daikin Announces Daikin ATMOSPHERA with R-32 Refrigerant

The first single zone system with R-32 in North America features efficiency gains while reducing emissions compared to R-410A

December 22, 2021

For the first time in North America, Daikin launched a home comfort product featuring R-32, a refrigerant with one-third the GWP of the most common refrigerants currently being used in the United States and Canada.