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Supreme Court Refuses HFC Refrigerant Case

With the last legal challenge exhausted, the future of HFCs remains unclear

November 19, 2018

In October, the Supreme Court decided not to review the case, leaving in place the 2017 ruling, which means for now, the use of high-GWP refrigerants, such as R-404A and R-410A, remains legal.

Our Nation Turns Its Lonely Eyes to the EPA for Unity

Joanna R. Turpin

November 12, 2018

If finalized as proposed, the revised Refrigerant Management rule would, among other things, rescind the leak repair and maintenance requirements for substitute refrigerants.

New York to Phase Out HFC Refrigerants

September 14, 2018

he phase out, which would be implemented from 2020-2024, is expected to reduce HFC emissions by more than 20 percent of projected levels by 2030. DEC will be seeking input on this proposal prior to proceeding with a formal rulemaking, with the intent of finalizing a rule in 2019.

Transitioning to Alternative, Lower Global Warming Potential Refrigerants

Contractors can help supermarket and store owners find the right solution

Joanna R. Turpin

September 3, 2018

Determining which refrigerant may work best for an application can be challenging. While larger supermarket and restaurant chains usually have in-house personnel who help make this decision, they often turn to their local contractors for their advice as well.

HVAC Manufacturers Aim to Phase Down HFCs Regardless of Regulations - ACHR

HVACR Manufacturers Aim to Phase Down HFCs Regardless of Regulations

Most believe the move to alternative refrigerants is inevitable

Joanna R. Turpin

June 4, 2018

There has been some confusion lately regarding how much longer HFCs will be readily available in the U.S. According to the 2016 Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, developed countries will have to begin phasing down HFCs starting on Jan. 1, 2019 (see Table 1).

The Kigali Amendment — Should We Stay, Or Should We Go?

Joanna R. Turpin

April 16, 2018

Many in the HVACR industry seemed a little surprised when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit recently denied a petition...

Manufacturers Optimistic About the Future of the Refrigeration Market

Still, concerns remain over refrigerant regulations

Joanna R. Turpin

April 2, 2018

The U.S. economy is looking more robust, with many economists predicting the gross domestic product (GDP) will grow between 2.5 and 3 percent this year.

Honeywell and United Nations Environment Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement

Agreement supports access to affordable and clean energy for all, and need for urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

March 12, 2018

Honeywell announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Nations (UN) Environment to help promote sustainable economic development and raise awareness on the importance of increasing energy efficiency in the region.

Aspen is the New Airgas Refrigerants, Providing More Service to its Customers

Company will remain a stand-alone entity and offer a larger suite of services

Ron Rajecki

February 26, 2018

Jay Kestenbaum, senior vice president, sales and purchasing, Aspen Refrigerants Inc. (formerly Airgas Refrigerants), explained how the October 2017 purchase of Airgas Refrigerants by Hudson Technologies will benefit Aspen’s customers.

Dynatemp Provides Valuable Information, Innovative Products

Company says 2018 will be an important year for the future of refrigeration

Ron Rajecki

February 26, 2018

Dynatemp Intl. Inc. shared booth space with Choice Refrigerants, and the two companies displayed a new residential split system designed to use R-421A, one of the R-22 alternative refrigerants offered by Dynatemp.