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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.

Servicing CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

CO₂ systems operate under much higher pressures than HFC systems, and contractors must be aware of and prepared for this when charging these systems

Herb Woerpel

September 8, 2023

Suddenly in high demand, HVAC contractors must quickly acclimate themselves with CO₂ refrigeration and its unique characteristics and service attributes, which differ from traditional hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-based systems.

Get Ready For 40% Cut In HFC Production in 2024

HVACR contractors need to plan for possible refrigerant shortages and price hikes

Joanna R. Turpin

September 4, 2023

The 40% reduction in HFC production in 2024 could profoundly affect HVACR contractors, which is why it is crucial to prepare now in order to minimize disruptions in this shifting landscape.

Danfoss Opens Smart Store Innovation Center in Denmark

The supermarket’s refrigeration and comfort cooling systems run exclusively on CO₂

September 1, 2023

Danfoss’ new Smart Store supermarket is leveraging smart technologies to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.

HVAC Contractors Discover the Benefits of CO2 Refrigeration

HVAC Contractors Discover the Benefits of CO₂ Refrigeration

CO₂, also known as R-744, is a nontoxic, nonflammable refrigerant that is desirable for low- and medium-temperature applications

Herb Woerpel

August 18, 2023

CO₂ is a highly attractive refrigerant for contractors and end users because it boasts a global warming potential (GWP) of 1 and an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of zero.

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.

DOE Taps AHRI Research Unit for Refrigerant Project

August 10, 2023

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Institute will lead a research project to characterize the heat-transfer and pressure-drop performance of new low-GWP refrigerants.

Refrigerant Reclaim is the Name of the Game

As HFCs are phased down, the need for reclaimed refrigerants increases

Joanna R. Turpin

July 13, 2023

With the phasedown of HFCs, there will be a greater demand for reclaimed refrigerants. The problem is, the amount of reclaimed refrigerant being produced is inadequate to meet those demands.