Articles Tagged with ''EPA regulations''

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The EPA recently issued HFC allowances for 2023 and announced the methodology it would use to determine allowances for 2024-2028.

There are three areas HVAC companies need to be focusing their energy on for the upcoming regulatory changes.