Articles Tagged with ''refrigerant regulations''

New York’s refrigerant rules may cause supply shortages, raising costs for consumers and businesses, as industry groups push for regulatory alignment with federal standards to avoid disruptions. 

Kuntz concludes a 16‑year career with METUS marked by significant growth, innovation, and industry leadership.

Designed to accommodate technicians’ busy schedules, the platform offers self-paced learning through pre-recorded videos available on desktop, mobile and tablet. 

A panel representing four major manufacturers discussed political and regulatory issues in front of HVACR distributors during the recent HARDI conference in Las Vegas. 

Food retailers face growing confusion as evolving EPA AIM Act mandates and differing state rules make refrigerant compliance increasingly complex. 

The AIM Act and state rules have made refrigerant management mission critical, with tighter leak rules, faster timelines, and steep federal and state fines for noncompliance.

EPA’s proposed revisions to the Technology Transitions rule — which extend deadlines, adjust GWP limits, and potentially remove the AC/HP installation cutoff — have generated extensive comments from across the HVACR industry.

Cylinders of counterfeit refrigerant falsely labeled as R-410A actually contain R-40, which poses risks to human health and could damage HVAC systems. Authorities in Canada are offering tips for spotting and avoiding counterfeit refrigerant.

Successful AIM Act compliance requires more than equipment — it demands integrated leak detection, documentation, clear response protocols, and consistent staff training.