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EPA Issues VRF Final Rule and Approves New Refrigerants

Three substitutes can be used in the refrigeration and air conditioning sectors

January 31, 2025

 Late last year, EPA released the final rule on VRF systems and approved three new refrigerants for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

New York Regulations Ban Sale of High-GWPs HFCs

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 27, 2025

Hannah Belloli-Oster

January 27, 2025

New York’s recently finalized rule regarding HFCs may result in refrigerant shortages.

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Electrical Component Considerations for A2L System Safety

Guidelines for UL compliance and A2L safety in commercial refrigeration

Joe Summers

January 24, 2025

To ensure safety, specifying engineers and contractors must educate themselves on A2L safety requirements and risk mitigation measures pertaining to applications, equipment, and component designs.

The Smuggling and Selling of HFCs May Lead to Prison Time, and a Hefty Fine

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 14, 2025

Hannah Belloli-Oster

January 14, 2025

Michael Hart admitted to smuggling and then selling HFCs in the United States and now faces consequences.

New York Rules Reportedly Leading to Refrigerant Shortages

New regulations ban the sale of high-GWP HFCs for servicing equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

January 13, 2025

New York State has finalized its HFC regulations, which includes banning the sale of bulk high-GWP refrigerants. This could result in the inability to service commercial refrigeration equipment.

A2L Refrigerant Leak Detection

A2L Refrigerant Transition: Fact or Fiction? Episode 8

Kyle Gargaro

January 12, 2025

In part eight of this series, we talk with Richard Rodrigues of Sensata Technologies about the use of leak detection systems.

From Adversity to Innovation: Brett Wetzel’s Drive Fuels the Future of Refrigeration

CO₂ refrigeration instructor’s unyielding spirit ignites change in the HVAC industry

Herb Woerpel

January 9, 2025

Wetzel pours his heart and soul into the industry, delivering classroom lectures, recording countless podcast episodes, and leaving his fingerprints on as many compressors as possible.

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How the Refrigerant Transition Will Impact Grocers

Food retailers grapple with challenges posed by evolving regulations

Joanna R. Turpin

January 9, 2025

The AIM Act requires food retailers to not only navigate a complex array of compliance deadlines, but to adopt new refrigeration technologies that use low-GWP refrigerants.

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Ringing in 2025 with Big Changes and a Few Challenges

Regulations mean adapting to an evolving landscape of new refrigerants and technologies

Joanna R. Turpin

December 27, 2024

The New Year is bringing significant changes to the HVACR industry. Manufacturers can no longer produce new R-410A systems, and states are enacting stricter HFC laws. Staying informed is key.