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Supporters believe New York's proposed HFC rules combat climate change, but critics worry they are too aggressive and could leave residents without access to HVACR systems.

On March 4, 2024, HFCs joined the list of things that have been smuggled across the border. And 58-year-old Michael Hart, the smuggler, became the first person to be arrested for illegally importing greenhouse gases.

EPA recently slapped a fine on Resonac America Inc. for illegally importing HFC refrigerants.

Adding liquid refrigerant to refrigeration systems requires consideration of various factors, and one method might not work on every type of system.

While refrigerant regulations are important, there are other rules and regulations being implemented that HVACR contractors need to understand.

In the first installment in this series, we talk with Don Gillis who is a technical trainer with Chemours. Gillis travels the country providing top-notch training on the refrigerant transition. We ask Gillis how contractors can safely recover and recycle A2L refrigerants.

The reclamation of HFC refrigerants is now essential so that existing HVAC systems, and systems that can be sold through 2025, can be serviced for the next couple of decades.

In early March, a California man became the first to be arrested for smuggling and then selling banned refrigerant across the U.S. border.

During a panel discussion at the AHR Expo, industry experts discussed a wide variety of topics including the refrigerant transition, workforce training, and the push for the adoption of heat pumps.

End users are looking for low-GWP solutions, and compressor manufacturers displayed their options at the AHR Expo.