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California Looks to Further Reduce HFC Emissions

CARB seeks input on how to increase recovery and spur adoption of low-GWP refrigerants

September 28, 2023

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.

California Offers Climate-Friendly Refrigeration Grants

Corner stores and other small businesses in low-food access areas encouraged to apply

May 1, 2023

California will fund energy-efficient and climate-friendly refrigeration and freezer equipment in corner stores, small businesses, and food donation programs in low-income or low-food access.

Judge Overturns Berkeley Gas Infrastructure Ban

Judges: Federal law pre-empts city’s prohibition of natural gas connections in new construction

Matt Jachman

April 25, 2023

The decision is a win for the California Restaurant Association, which challenged the ban that took effect in 2020. The city has not decided whether to appeal.

San Francisco Latest City to Ban Gas Furnaces

March 21, 2023

Bay Area Air Quality Management District votes to phase out NOx-emitting natural gas furnaces and water heaters.

California Embarks On A Banning Spree

But eliminating furnaces and refrigerant may not be a realistic approach

Joanna R. Turpin

November 1, 2022

California lawmakers have been banning just about anything that they believe could hamper the state’s ability to reduce emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.

California Bans Sale of Bulk R-410A and Other HFCs

Only reclaimed refrigerants will be available to service existing equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

October 5, 2022

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 1206, which prohibits the sale or distribution of bulk HFCs that exceed a specified GWP.

Gas Infrastructure Ban Takes Hold in Berkeley

Ordinance in California Town Aims to Avoid Carbon Emissions

Matt Jachman

September 1, 2022

The ordinance includes all new construction, except for building additions and remodeling projects. Developers, builders, and owners of new structures must find alternatives to natural gas.