EPA finalized SNAP Rule 25 and proposed SNAP Rule 26, both of which allow the use of A2L refrigerants in some new air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
EPA proposed a new rule as part of its efforts to phase down the use of high-GWP HFCs. HVAC manufacturers expressed concern about some of the provisions in the new rule, including training, GWP limits, compliance deadlines, and sell-through periods.
As a sustainable solution for grocery’s end-to-end cold chain fulfillment needs, Phononic's ACT 2000 features a proprietary thermoelectric-based cooling platform that eliminates refrigerants and HFCs while meeting demanding refrigerated and frozen cold chain needs.
Congressman James Comer sent a letter to EPA, asking the Agency why it has not responded to petitions from Worthington Industries and others, regarding its proposed ban on non-refillable refrigerant cylinders.
HVAC industry representatives are pushing back on a bid by more than two dozen public interest groups for an eventual ban on new fossil-fuel-burning heating appliances.
On November 9 the EPA will host a stakeholder meeting to provide information, as well as enable stakeholders to provide input, on an upcoming regulatory action regarding the AIM Act.