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Chillers Go Green With Low-GWP Refrigerants

Manufacturers are offering new solutions that comply with EPA regulations

June 23, 2023

Manufacturers are offering low-GWP refrigerant alternatives, as EPA is proposing a 700 GWP limit for most new comfort cooling chillers starting in 2025.

What’s All The Fuss About PFAS In Refrigerants?

Look for regulation of these chemicals, which are found in many synthetic refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

March 1, 2023

The latest refrigerant transition is well underway, with the 10% cut in the production of HFC refrigerants that went into effect last year. But there are growing concerns about some of the chemicals used in certain synthetic refrigerants, such as PFAS.

The Regulatory Report: 2022 Changes and What You Need to Know in 2023

February 6, 2023

AHR Expo session, hosted by AHRI on Feb. 7 at 9:00 a.m. in room B315.

January 23, 2023 NEWSRoom: AHR Expo, Innovation Awards, AIM Act, Economic Slowdown

Layan Dahhan

January 23, 2023

Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR Newsroom.

EPA Kicks Off Reclamation Rulemaking Process

Agency looks to increase refrigerant recovery/reclamation as HFCs are phased down

Joanna R. Turpin

January 12, 2023

The EPA — with the help of stakeholder input — is in the process of establishing regulations that are designed to maximize the reclamation and minimize the release of certain HFC refrigerants from equipment.

The 2023 Refrigerant Transition: What You Need to Know

HVAC industry experts discuss what contractors can expect

January 6, 2023

The 2023 refrigerant transition has many HVAC contractors asking questions. The ACHR NEWS connected with four industry leaders to walk us through what this means for the contractor.

EPA To Hold Virtual Hearing on R-410A/HFC Ban

The public will have the ability to comment on the new rulemaking on December 30

Joanna R. Turpin

December 21, 2022

The EPA recently released a proposed rulemaking, detailing how it plans to ban the use of many HFCs in new air conditioners and commercial refrigeration equipment.

National Refrigerants Cylinder Refurbishing

Low Recovery Rates Threaten Future Refrigerant Supplies

EPA is counting on reclaimed refrigerant to service existing equipment as HFCs are phased down

Joanna R. Turpin

December 20, 2022

As supplies of virgin refrigerant dwindle, EPA is counting on the availability of reclaimed refrigerant to service existing equipment; however, the quantity of refrigerants being returned is insufficient to meet future demands.

EPA Proposes Ban on R-410A Starting in 2025

New air conditioners and heat pumps would have a GWP limit of 700 under the new rule

Joanna R. Turpin

December 13, 2022

The EPA released a proposed rulemaking detailing how it plans to ban the use of many HFCs in new air conditioners and commercial refrigeration equipment.

EPA To Hold Webinar on Managing HFCs and Substitutes

The Agency seeks input on ways to increase reclamation of HFCs

October 31, 2022

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.