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Trump Administration Pushes for Regulatory Reform

Climate change initiatives are deprioritized as focus shifts to deregulation and economic growth

May 2, 2025

The regulatory landscape for HVACR is shifting fast. Insights from the recent IIAR conference reveal how Washington’s evolving agenda is impacting the industry.

R-454B Shortage Creates Challenges for Distributors

Supply chain issues have resulted in a growing backlog of the A2L refrigerant

Joanna R. Turpin

April 28, 2025

As the R-454B shortage continues, distributors are adjusting inventory strategies and trying to secure enough of the refrigerant to support contractors this cooling season.

Honeywell Announces 42% Surcharge on R-454B

More bad news for contractors already bracing for a shortage of the new A2L refrigerant

Joanna R. Turpin

April 17, 2025

More bad news for contractors as Honeywell significantly hikes the cost of R-454B, citing increased demand, rising raw material costs, and anticipated tariffs.

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Teaching A2Ls: A Guide for Refrigeration Instructors

Training is necessary to ensure technicians know how to safely work with the new refrigerants

Don Fort

March 21, 2025

As A2Ls become more popular, students and technicians need to be trained on how to handle these mildly flammable refrigerants with confidence.

Contractors Should Plan Ahead to Obtain R-454B

A cylinder shortage is causing longer lead times for the new refrigerant

Joanna R. Turpin

March 20, 2025

With the busy summer season right around the corner, HVACR contractors and distributors are worried there won’t be enough R-454B to meet customer demand.

Strategies for Smarter Refrigerant Management

New EPA regulations focus on refrigerant recovery, leak detection, and repair

Joanna R. Turpin

February 28, 2025

At the AHR Expo, companies showcased strategies and solutions aimed at helping contractors and end users comply with EPA’s refrigerant management regulations.

New Year Ushers in Era of A2L Refrigerants

OEMs are rolling out new HVAC systems that use lower-GWP alternatives

Joanna R. Turpin

February 20, 2025

Manufacturers are launching a wide range of A2L equipment, and with proper training and adherence to best practices, HVAC contractors can confidently address the challenges of working with mildly flammable refrigerants.

Rule Banning Sale and Distribution of HFCs in New York Delayed

An HVAC Minute Video Update: February 19, 2025

Hannah Belloli-Oster

February 19, 2025

The NYSDEC has paused part of its recent regulations that banned the sale and distribution of refrigerants with high-GWP.

DoD Makes Significant Investment in HFCs

An HVAC Minute Video Update: February 14, 2025

Hannah Belloli-Oster

February 14, 2025

The EPA is counting on recovery and reclaim to avoid potential refrigerant shortages from the AIM Act.

New York State Pauses Parts of New Refrigerant Rule

February 4, 2025

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has delayed enforcing the bulk refrigerant sales prohibition by three months, until Wednesday, April 9, 2025. It is also allowing, until the end of the year, the sale of two common refrigerants used by supermarkets, restaurants, and convenience stores.