There are several nonflammable (A1) alternatives to R-410A available that are designed to be used in a variety of residential and commercial cooling equipment.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced that new regulations have been finalized to significantly reduce the use of HFCs in New York State.

Who is to say where this industry ends up regarding new refrigerant technologies? This is an evolving situation.

When it comes to recruiting young talent to the HVACR industry, Morgan Smith thinks natural refrigerants are key.

CARB is proposing a GWP limit of 150 for new stationary refrigeration systems containing more than 50 pounds of refrigerant, starting on Jan. 1, 2022.

“Construction is ever-evolving, and how we prepare trades professionals matters now more than ever.”

The AHRI Safe Refrigerant Transition Task Force has completed the first two chapters of its Guide to the Safe Refrigerant Transition.

A large installed base equipment still uses R-22, so once virgin supplies are exhausted, reclaimed refrigerant will be the only source available.

The SNAP Rule 23 would allow the use of R-32 and R-454B in new units.

Ever since the courts ruled in 2017 that the EPA did not have the authority to phase down HFCs, the HVACR industry has been in limbo.