Jennifer Butsch

Short-term relief or long-term disruption? Revised EPA refrigerant ruling introduces potential challenges for HVACR equipment supply chain. 

Despite regulatory uncertainty, A2L refrigerants are rapidly expanding across HVACR sectors, driven by EPA GWP limits and growing demand for sustainability.

EPA’s proposed rule may offer short-term flexibility, but industry leaders warn it could trigger HFC shortages and stranded assets. 

Refrigerant rules, energy standards, and incentives are all in flux. HVACR contractors need to stay informed in order to make smart business decisions.

The Trump administration is reconsidering regulations that were priorities under the previous administration, leading to uncertainty in the HVACR industry. Contractors should stay informed, as these changes may impact their business. 

 A New York regulation phasing down the use of high-GWP HFC refrigerants could significantly impact the state’s HVACR equipment supply chain. 

In a recent E360 Webinar, representatives from Emerson provided an update on the status of refrigerant regulations and their impacts on the HVACR industry.