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Preparing for the Annual HFC Audit Requirement

EPA requires third-party auditing of HFC producers, reclaimers, and other regulated entities

November 5, 2024

Annual HFC inventory reports are required to be audited by a CPA to ensure compliance, and regulated entities should understand what to anticipate for the 2024 compliance period.

EPA: Refrigerant Reclamation On the Rise

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 28, 2024

Maria Taylor

October 28, 2024

EPA is counting on increased recovery and reclamation in order to maintain existing HVAC equipment, and finally, the numbers are going in the right direction.

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EPA Issues HFC Allowances — and Penalties — for 2025

Numerous companies are having their allowances retired or revoked due to noncompliance

Joanna R. Turpin

October 18, 2024

EPA recently announced the HFC allowances for 2025, as well as penalties levied on some companies for noncompliance.

EPA Issues Final Rule on Managing HFCs

The new rule aims to reduce HFC leaks and maximize refrigerant reclamation

Joanna R. Turpin

September 24, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a final rule that focuses on reducing HFC leaks and maximizing refrigerant reclamation.

Trane Commercial Equipment Updated for A2L Transition

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

September 12, 2024

Transitioning products to next-generation low-GWP refrigerants is an important part of Trane’s climate commitment, the company said.

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The ‘Eight Rs’ of Refrigerant Management

The HVACR industry must employ robust strategies to ensure sufficient supplies of HFCs

Charles Allgood, Ph.D

September 2, 2024

With the ongoing HFC phasedown, strong refrigerant management strategies are crucial to ensuring compliance, environmental responsibility, and business growth.

NASRC’s natural refrigerant training summit

The Future of Commercial Refrigeration in a Low-GWP World

Copeland’s Andre Patenaude describes some of the opportunities and challenges facing the industry

Joanna R. Turpin

August 10, 2024

Copeland’s André Patenaude discusses the new technologies designed for refrigerants such as CO₂, A3, and A2L – and how HVACR contractors can help their food retail customers prepare for a low-GWP future.

The Heat is on for HFC Rule Breakers

Authorities are cracking down on those who illegally acquire and/or sell high-GWP refrigerants, as well as those who neglect to fix costly leaks

Joanna R. Turpin

August 6, 2024

With new regulations come new consequences for those who attempt to circumvent the rules surrounding high-GWP refrigerants.

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Refrigerant Management Strategies Are Urgently Needed

Contractors must formulate plan for addressing legacy systems, as well as new A2L units

Charles Allgood, Ph.D

July 16, 2024

Contractors need to implement a refrigerant management strategy that accommodates both legacy and A2L systems, as well as emphasizes recovery and reclamation.