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Home » EPA regulations

Articles Tagged with ''EPA regulations''

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What’s All The Fuss About PFAS In Refrigerants?

Look for regulation of these chemicals, which are found in many synthetic refrigerants
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 1, 2023
The latest refrigerant transition is well underway, with the 10% cut in the production of HFC refrigerants that went into effect last year. But there are growing concerns about some of the chemicals used in certain synthetic refrigerants, such as PFAS.
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The Refrigerant Transition Picks Up the Pace in 2023

Industry experts offer their views on the state of refrigerants this year
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
January 24, 2023
The HVACR industry is undergoing another refrigerant transition and industry experts offer advice about what contractors need to know about the transition, as well as how to prepare for it.
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EPA Kicks Off Reclamation Rulemaking Process

Agency looks to increase refrigerant recovery/reclamation as HFCs are phased down
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
January 12, 2023
The EPA — with the help of stakeholder input — is in the process of establishing regulations that are designed to maximize the reclamation and minimize the release of certain HFC refrigerants from equipment.
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Refrigerants

The 2023 Refrigerant Transition: What You Need to Know

HVAC industry experts discuss what contractors can expect
January 6, 2023
The 2023 refrigerant transition has many HVAC contractors asking questions. The ACHR NEWS connected with four industry leaders to walk us through what this means for the contractor.
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EPA To Hold Virtual Hearing on R-410A/HFC Ban

The public will have the ability to comment on the new rulemaking on December 30
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 21, 2022

The EPA recently released a proposed rulemaking, detailing how it plans to ban the use of many HFCs in new air conditioners and commercial refrigeration equipment.


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Low Recovery Rates Threaten Future Refrigerant Supplies

EPA is counting on reclaimed refrigerant to service existing equipment as HFCs are phased down
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 20, 2022
As supplies of virgin refrigerant dwindle, EPA is counting on the availability of reclaimed refrigerant to service existing equipment; however, the quantity of refrigerants being returned is insufficient to meet future demands.
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EPA Proposes Ban on R-410A Starting in 2025

New air conditioners and heat pumps would have a GWP limit of 700 under the new rule
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 13, 2022
The EPA released a proposed rulemaking detailing how it plans to ban the use of many HFCs in new air conditioners and commercial refrigeration equipment.
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Refrigerant Technicians

Waiting For A2Ls In Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

EPA has not yet approved these lower flammability refrigerants for low- and medium-temp units
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
November 22, 2022
Ultra-low GWP refrigerants are already available for commercial refrigeration equipment, but A2Ls have yet to be approved. Until that happens, it may be awhile before low- and medium-temperature A2L equipment becomes widely available.
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HFC Refrigerants

EPA Issues HFC Allowances for 2023, Plans for 2024

The second phase of the phasedown will use similar methodology for allocations
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
October 30, 2022
The EPA recently issued HFC allowances for 2023 and announced the methodology it would use to determine allowances for 2024-2028.
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Time Bomb.

Three Things HVAC Contractors Can Do Now to Prepare for the Industry’s Future

Focus Energy in the Right Place During Regulatory Changes
Darren Dixon.
Darren Dixon
September 5, 2022
There are three areas HVAC companies need to be focusing their energy on for the upcoming regulatory changes.
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