Aim (american innovation and manufacturing) act - Articles - Page 6

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.

EPA Issues HFC Allowances for 2023, Plans for 2024

The second phase of the phasedown will use similar methodology for allocations

Joanna R. Turpin

October 30, 2022

The EPA recently issued HFC allowances for 2023 and announced the methodology it would use to determine allowances for 2024-2028.

Grocers Prepare for HFC Phasedown, New Refrigeration Systems

FMI conference covered environmental regulations, new technology, labor shortages, and more

Joanna R. Turpin

October 26, 2022

At the FMI ES&D Conference, attendees learned about everything from new refrigeration technology to changing store formats to regulations that are requiring the phasedown of HFC refrigerants.

NASRC Releases Refrigerant Transition Hub

The new resource is designed to help navigate regulation changes from the AIM Act

September 1, 2022

NASRC has published a free refrigerant transition hub to help navigate regulation changes implemented by the AIM Act, which authorizes the EPA to phase down HFC refrigerant greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2036.

More States to Allow A2L in A/C Systems

Updating building codes allows for the use of this mildly flammable refrigerant

Joanna R. Turpin

August 3, 2022

Alternatives to R-410A are mildly flammable (A2L) and many state building codes do not yet allow their use in stationary comfort cooling equipment. But that is changing quickly.

OEMs Press EPA on Rulemaking Details for AIM Act

Manufacturers cite need for date-of-manufacture provision and updated building codes

Joanna R. Turpin

July 17, 2022

At EPA’s recent workshop on the AIM Act, manufacturers expressed concerns about lagging building codes and urged the Agency to include a date-of-manufacture provision.

Supreme Court Curtails EPA's Rulemaking Authority

Marie Carpizo

June 30, 2022

In a long-awaited decision, the U.S. Supreme Court today curtailed the authority of the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing sources.

Washington State Hears Concerns About HFC Phasedown

Grocers worry about high cost of switching to low-GWP refrigerants in refrigeration equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

June 30, 2022

Washington state is currently figuring out how to implement legislation that establishes maximum GWP thresholds for HFC refrigerants used in new stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

Reducing Leaks in Refrigeration Systems Makes $ense

HFC prices are rising, increasing the need for comprehensive leak detection and mitigation

Joanna R. Turpin

June 1, 2022

Prices of HFCs are increasing, which makes leak detection and mitigation an important strategy for food retailers.

A production line at Worthington Industries Inc.

HVACR Industry Fights Refrigerant Cylinder Changeover

Court brief says EPA overstepped authority in banning disposable cylinders

Matt Jachman

May 16, 2022

The first brief was filed in the federal case against the EPA rule that would ban the use of non-refillable refrigerant cylinders and require refillable cylinders to be tracked.