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New York State Pauses Parts of New Refrigerant Rule

February 4, 2025

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has delayed enforcing the bulk refrigerant sales prohibition by three months, until Wednesday, April 9, 2025. It is also allowing, until the end of the year, the sale of two common refrigerants used by supermarkets, restaurants, and convenience stores.

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Man Found Guilty of Running R-22 Ponzi Scheme

The con lasted for over a decade, defrauding investors of $350,000

February 4, 2025

A man who prosecutors said ran a refrigerant-based Ponzi scheme for almost a decade has been sentenced to prison time and ordered to pay a substantial fine.

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Resolution Introduced to Roll Back Refrigerant Regulation

NGA approves attempt to nullify EPA rule on management of HFCs

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 3, 2025

Congressman seeks to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify EPA rule on HFC refrigerant management.

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Making the Shift to CO₂

How refrigeration contractors can get ahead of the trend

Satyaki Das

February 3, 2025

Switching to CO₂ is a long-term investment with environmental benefits and reduced operating costs, making it essential for contractors to learn about these systems in order to inform customers about their options.

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DoD Allocates $90 Million to Secure HFC Supplies

Agency is stockpiling refrigerants for military refrigeration and air conditioning equipment

Amy Perry

February 1, 2025

As a result of the AIM Act, the DoD is stockpiling HFC refrigerants to support military air conditioning systems, refrigeration, and fire suppression.

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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

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

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.