For contractors who have worked with CO₂ for years, proper preparation and working closely with the OEMs go a long way to alleviating the fear factor.

The final details of the phasedown should be known by October, including the program that EPA must establish under the AIM Act that will maximize the reclamation of HFCs.

Honeywell announced it will partner with Trane Technologies by field testing Honeywell’s Solstice N41 (R-466A).

At a recent webinar, attendees learned how the U.K.’s third largest supermarket chain will transition its refrigeration systems away from high-GWP HFCs.

Honeywell announced its inaugural Solstice Awards program, designed to honor companies around the world that are demonstrating their commitment to sustainable air conditioning and refrigeration.

AHRI continues its refrigerant webinar series this month with several sessions designed to educate HVACR professionals about the upcoming refrigerant transition.

Compressor manufacturers have been improving the products on multiple fronts in recent months.

With the federal government’s passage of the AIM Act last year, the phasedown of high-GWP HFCs in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems is imminent.

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee recently signed a package of climate bills including HB 1050, a bill to regulate HFCs.

On June 3, 2021, EPA will host a virtual hearing to accept oral comments from any interested person on its proposed phasedown rule.