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EPA’s Cylinder Ban Comes Under Fire From HVAC Industry

Critics say the disposable refrigerant cylinder ban increases costs and poses safety risks for technicians

January 4, 2022

EPA’s final rule on the AIM Act included a ban on non-refillable refrigerant cylinders starting in 2025. Several industry associations and a cylinder manufacturer have filed petitions to overturn the ban.

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%.

EPA Delivers Final Rule, Results of Third Quarter, AI in Commercial Refrigeration, and IAQ Awareness

Layan Dahhan

December 13, 2021

The EPA delivers its final rule on AIM Act, HVAC manufacturers saw higher sales and revenues in the third quarter, AI makes its way to the commercial refrigeration market, and consumer awareness of IAQ reaches its highest level.

HARDI Files Lawsuit Against EPA

Petition to review overreach in final allocation rule

December 3, 2021

HARDI has filed a petition for judicial review in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia against the EPA.

Small Stores May Struggle With Refrigerant Transition

HFC phasedown could end up hurting independent grocers – and their customers

Joanna R. Turpin

November 30, 2021

The HFC phasedown is designed to create an economic supply imbalance with demand.

Reducing Refrigerant Leaks Is Industry Concern

Research details where leaks are usually located in refrigeration systems

Joanna R. Turpin

November 22, 2021

In its recent online summit, the NASRC offered details on common sources of refrigerant leaks and what causes them to occur.

Worthington Industries Requests EPA Repeal Ban On Non-Refillable Cylinders

November 19, 2021

Worthington Industries, Inc. announced that it has filed a petition for partial administrative reconsideration with the EPA regarding the ban on non-refillable cylinders.

HFC Phasedown Rule Creates Cylinder-Shaped Concerns

HARDI, ACCA critiques of DOE strategy focus on QC tracking and refillable requirement

Robert Beverly

November 17, 2021

The DOE’s plans regarding refrigerant cylinders have HARDI voicing concerns on behalf of distributors.

EPA Finalizes Rule On Non-Refillable Cylinder Ban

ACCA comments on how the rule will affect HVACR contractors

November 3, 2021

What the impending phasedown of HFCs means for contractors is that some of the most used refrigerants will become less available over the next 15 years.

UL Approves Increased R-290 Charge Limits

Higher limits will open the door to new refrigeration opportunities

November 2, 2021

Recently, the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) has approved the second edition of its UL 60335-2-89 standard, which includes higher R-290 charge limits that would expand its potential uses in commercial refrigeration.