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HVAC Industry Responds To EPA’s HFC Management Rule

Stakeholders are concerned over issues ranging from training to tracking to reclaim

February 14, 2024

In comments to EPA’s proposed rule regarding HFC management, many HVACR stakeholders expressed concern over issues including tracking cylinders, training technicians, and reclaiming refrigerant.

Amount of Reclaimed Refrigerant Not Enough to Meet Demand

An HVAC Minute Video Update: December 11, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 11, 2023

The pressure is on for the HVACR industry to better manage refrigerants to prevent possible shortages.

Chemours Creates Reclamation Program For F-Gases

The global program aims to advance the safe recovery, reclaim, and reuse of refrigerants

December 2, 2023

Chemours has launched a global F-gas Lifecycle Program that is designed to promote the safe global recovery, reclamation, and reuse of fluorinated gases (F-gases).

HVAC Contractors Recovering Refrigerant Could Make More Cash

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 27, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 27, 2023

A lot of refrigerant reclaimers aren’t charging for mixed refrigerants anymore, which may in turn, mean an opportunity for HVAC contractors to make more money.

These Aren’t Your Father’s Reclaim Programs

Reclaimers are offering attractive terms to encourage contractors to recover more refrigerant

Joanna R. Turpin

November 10, 2023

Reclaimers are addressing the low recovery rate of HFC refrigerants by offering incentives and eliminating fees. Contractors can benefit by recovering refrigerants and turning them in.

PHCC Educational Foundation Congratulates 2023 National Apprentice Contest Winners

The contests were held October 25th & 26th in Cleveland, Ohio on the tradeshow floor during PHCC CONNECT 2023

SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff

November 8, 2023

A dedicated team of contractor volunteers arrived two days before the competitions to assemble the competitor test benches, distribute the materials and supplies and set up the testing areas.

The AIM Act’s Impact on HFC Gases

Taylor Ferranti

November 4, 2023

There’s been a misconception in the field that mixed refrigerants cannot be reclaimed, and if they are, they’re of inferior quality. That’s simply not true.

Hudson Technologies Joins Cool Coalition

October 6, 2023

The Cool Coalition is a global network of participants from government, cities, international organizations, businesses, finance, academia, and civil society to facilitate knowledge exchange, advocacy, and joint action toward a transition to efficient, climate-friendly cooling.

Refrigerant Reclaim is the Name of the Game

As HFCs are phased down, the need for reclaimed refrigerants increases

Joanna R. Turpin

July 13, 2023

With the phasedown of HFCs, there will be a greater demand for reclaimed refrigerants. The problem is, the amount of reclaimed refrigerant being produced is inadequate to meet those demands.