Articles Tagged with ''GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants''

The HVACR industry was initially surprised by a date-of-install requirement, mandating installation of certain equipment by January 1, 2025, but EPA extended sell-through period to January 1, 2026.

Some food retailers express concerns over CO₂ refrigeration systems, which they have found to be leaky and less energy efficient than expected.

Manufacturers have been preparing for the transition to low-GWP refrigerants for a number of years and are now introducing a wide range of innovative commercial refrigeration technologies.

Fifty percent of existing buildings are likely to still be in use in 2050 — meaning that the current building stock must be included as part of a comprehensive decarbonization strategy.

By splitting the absorption process into two steps, lithium bromide solution concentrations are lower in the system, enabling lower hot water temperatures within the generator, lower hot water flow rates, and the elimination of crystallization risk within the chiller.

A pending global hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown and additional efficiency regulations have bolstered R-744’s position in the American food retail market, further accelerating interest in the refrigerant’s unique benefits.

Under EPA's final rule, the manufacture of most R-410A equipment will not be allowed after January 1, 2025.

EPA recently expanded its list of acceptable refrigerant substitutes for new refrigeration equipment to include R-471A and R-515B.

Despite current rules, California is coming up short on reducing HFC emissions and is seeking input from the public on how to identify further cuts.