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The Cold Truth About HFC Phasedowns

November 23, 2021

The HVACR industry must understand that the HFC “phasedown” is not the same as the “phaseout” that our industry experienced for CFCs and HCFCs.

Worthington Industries Requests EPA Repeal Ban On Non-Refillable Cylinders

November 19, 2021

Worthington Industries, Inc. announced that it has filed a petition for partial administrative reconsideration with the EPA regarding the ban on non-refillable cylinders.

HFC Phasedown Rule Creates Cylinder-Shaped Concerns

HARDI, ACCA critiques of DOE strategy focus on QC tracking and refillable requirement

Robert Beverly

November 17, 2021

The DOE’s plans regarding refrigerant cylinders have HARDI voicing concerns on behalf of distributors.

EPA Issues HFC Refrigerant Allowances For 2022

The HVACR industry learns the amount of HFCs that can be produced and consumed next year

Joanna R. Turpin

October 2, 2021

The HVACR industry learns the amount of HFCs that can be produced and consumed next year.

HFC Phasedown Regulations Take Shape

Updates to codes and standards must first occur before flammable refrigerants can be used

Joanna R. Turpin

March 24, 2021

This is shaping up to be a pivotal year in terms of refrigerant regulations, and keeping up with the developments will be crucial for HVACR contractors.

Maryland Starts Phasing Out HFCs

Popular refrigerants for refrigeration equipment are now prohibited

January 5, 2021

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) finalized regulations to phase out the use of HFCs and reduce methane emissions.

California Approves Rules To Phase Down HFCs

Regulations will affect most new air conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

December 18, 2020

On Dec. 10, California adopted regulations to phase down the use of HFC refrigerants in commercial and industrial stationary refrigeration units.

A-Gas is a major U.S. refrigerant reclaimer and an importer of halocarbons, including R-32 and R-125. - The ACHR News

Illegal Imports Concern Refrigerant Manufacturers

Importers of Chinese HFCs may be evading U.S. antidumping laws

Joanna R. Turpin

June 24, 2019

The new black market for refrigerants in the EU is not surprising. What may surprise some is that the same problem appears to exist in the U.S.

Congress, HFCs, and Taboo

Industry leaders pitch plans, but some words are off-limits

Robert Beverly

June 17, 2019

Comments at the HARDI Fly-In about the reportedly upcoming industry-supported federal HFC phasedown legislation often sounded like Taboo rules.

A Lot of Questions About Refrigerants Coupled With a Lack of Answers

This hunger for knowledge about refrigerants is apparent all around the industry

Joanna R. Turpin

March 11, 2019

Those in the HVACR industry can try to keep abreast of the issues through reading industry-related materials, attending conferences and workshops, and seeking out online training options.