Articles Tagged with ''HFC refrigerants''

House Republicans are asking EPA to reconsider the HFC Management Rule, noting that it will hurt small businesses and have minimal environmental benefit.

As more grocers switch to environmentally friendly CO₂ refrigeration systems, it’s essential for HVACR contractors and technicians to understand how these systems work. 

Thanks to a generous grant, two grocers in the Bronx were able to replace their HFC refrigeration systems with ultra-low GWP R-290 cases. 

As President Trump promises to roll back or reconsider a number of environmental and efficiency regulations, states may implement their own stricter standards. 

The case is the second prosecution under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM Act), and the first prosecution of a corporate executive under the act.

The HFC phasedown is set to drive shortages of popular refrigerants like R-404A and R-507A, positioning CO2 as a compelling alternative. 

Research has found that separating chemicals found in common refrigerants results in easier recycling at industrial scale 

 A New York regulation phasing down the use of high-GWP HFC refrigerants could significantly impact the state’s HVACR equipment supply chain.