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EPA Proposes Ban on R-410A Starting in 2025

New air conditioners and heat pumps would have a GWP limit of 700 under the new rule

December 13, 2022

The EPA released a proposed rulemaking detailing how it plans to ban the use of many HFCs in new air conditioners and commercial refrigeration equipment.

A-Gas Expands Ability to Reclaim Refrigerants

The new facility also contains an AHRI-certified laboratory

December 6, 2022

After recent heavy investment in the expansion of their capacity in the U.S., A-Gas is completing the construction of its latest refrigerant separation towers at its Rhome, Texas plant.

ASHRAE Highlights Refrigeration At Winter Conference

The technical program consists of eight tracks, which cover a variety of HVACR topics

December 2, 2022

ASHRAE has released its technical program for the 2023 ASHRAE Winter Conference, and one of the tracks is dedicated to refrigeration and refrigerants.

The Definitive Guide to Temperature Glide, Part 1

Technicians must understand how to calculate temperature glide for refrigerant blends

John Tomczyk

November 30, 2022

The HVACR industry will soon be using low-GWP refrigerant blends, some of which have a temperature glide when evaporating and condensing. As these refrigerant blends change phase, there’s a change in their composition, which technicians must be able to calculate while in the field.

AAON Selects Lower GWP R-454B to Replace R-410A in its Product Lines

November 30, 2022

AAON Inc., announced that it has selected the lower GWP R-454B refrigerant, replacing R-410A in its products.

Lessons Learned From CO₂ Refrigeration Installations

Grocers shared their experiences with the ‘natural’ refrigerant at the NASRC Summit

Joanna R. Turpin

November 28, 2022

In an informative session at the NASRC’s Sustainable Refrigeration Summit, Publix and Coborn’s shared the pros and cons of incorporating CO₂ refrigeration systems into their stores.

Waiting For A2Ls In Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

EPA has not yet approved these lower flammability refrigerants for low- and medium-temp units

Joanna R. Turpin

November 22, 2022

Ultra-low GWP refrigerants are already available for commercial refrigeration equipment, but A2Ls have yet to be approved. Until that happens, it may be awhile before low- and medium-temperature A2L equipment becomes widely available.

California Embarks On A Banning Spree

But eliminating furnaces and refrigerant may not be a realistic approach

Joanna R. Turpin

November 1, 2022

California lawmakers have been banning just about anything that they believe could hamper the state’s ability to reduce emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.

EPA To Hold Webinar on Managing HFCs and Substitutes

The Agency seeks input on ways to increase reclamation of HFCs

October 31, 2022

On November 9 the EPA will host a stakeholder meeting to provide information, as well as enable stakeholders to provide input, on an upcoming regulatory action regarding the AIM Act.