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EPA Issues Final Rule on HFC Phasedown

A proposed rule on managing and reusing existing HFCs was also published

Joanna R. Turpin

October 8, 2023

Under EPA's final rule, the manufacture of most R-410A equipment will not be allowed after January 1, 2025.

Hudson Technologies Joins Cool Coalition

October 6, 2023

The Cool Coalition is a global network of participants from government, cities, international organizations, businesses, finance, academia, and civil society to facilitate knowledge exchange, advocacy, and joint action toward a transition to efficient, climate-friendly cooling.

Planning for Potential Refrigerant Shortages

An HVAC Minute Video Update: September 25, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 25, 2023

Experts are predicting the steep reduction in HFC refrigerants could result in the shortage of popular refrigerants, such as R-410A and R-134a, as well as a spike in refrigerant prices.

Infographic: HFC Refrigerant Phasedown Timeline

Tracking the life cycle of HFCs from 2020 to 2036

September 10, 2023

The federal AIM Act passed in 2020, giving the U.S. EPA the authority to phase down the import and production of high-GWP HFC refrigerants, such as R-410A and R-134a. Are you ready for life after R-410A? This infographic clarifies the schedule.

Six Steps to Smoothly Transition to A2L Refrigerants

The move from HFCs to A2Ls is bringing us from a nonflammable refrigerant to a mildly flammable one

Matt Serdar

August 17, 2023

Starting next year, HFC production will be cut by 40% and the transition to A2L in manufacturing will be nearly complete.

A-Gas Adds Refrigerant Separation Tower

August 11, 2023

The new tower will increase the company’s gas-processing capabilities by 15% in the U.S.

EPA Finalizes 2024-2028 HFC Allocation Rule

The 40% cut in HFC production will use similar methodology as 2022-2023 rule.

Joanna R. Turpin

July 13, 2023

EPA has issued its final rule that outlines the methodology that it will use to reduce HFC production by 40% in 2024-2028.

Aldi Chooses R-290 Heat Pumps For New Stores In UK

Vaillant’s aroTHERM plus equipment uses 60% less refrigerant than HFC units

July 5, 2023

Equipment manufacturer Vaillant will provide its R-290 air-source heat pumps to Aldi stores across the UK.

July 3, 2023, ACHR NEWSRoom: Federal Court Scraps Refrigerant Canister Rule

Maria Taylor

July 3, 2023

Catch up on the latest headlines in our NEWSRoom video series.

HVACR Industry Works to Freeze Out Illegal Refrigerants

Decreased supply of HFCs will likely increase illegal imports coming into the US and Canada

Charles Allgood, Ph.D

July 2, 2023

As the phasedown of HFCs continues, contractors must remain vigilant against illegal activity and take steps to ensure they are using legal refrigerants.