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Waiting For A2Ls In Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

EPA has not yet approved these lower flammability refrigerants for low- and medium-temp units

November 22, 2022

Ultra-low GWP refrigerants are already available for commercial refrigeration equipment, but A2Ls have yet to be approved. Until that happens, it may be awhile before low- and medium-temperature A2L equipment becomes widely available.

November 14, 2022 NEWSRoom: Emerson Sale, HARDI Conference, EPA Allowances, FMI Event

Layan Dahhan

November 14, 2022

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

NASRC Offers Free Leak Reduction Guide

The document provides proactive ways to reduce leaks in commercial refrigeration systems

November 1, 2022

NASRC has published a free leak reduction guide outlining the significant sources of refrigerant leaks in existing systems.

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.

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.

Finalizing the A2L Provisions in 2024 Mechanical Codes

ICC and IAPMO share how the new codes may address the use of lower-flammability refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

October 6, 2022

The ICC and IAPMO are in the process of updating their 2024 mechanical codes to include the use of A2L refrigerants in comfort cooling equipment, and contractors should become familiar with these new provisions.

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.

NASRC Offers Free Virtual Refrigeration Summit

The online event will highlight natural refrigerant solutions for supermarkets

October 4, 2022

The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council has announced that registration is now open for their Sustainable Refrigeration Summit.

Senate Ratifies Kigali Amendment

Treaty to cut HFC use

Matt Jachman

September 23, 2022

The Kigali Amendment, already agreed to by more than 130 other countries, was ratified by the U.S. Senate on a bipartisan vote, 69-27, on September 21.