EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

EPA Finalizes SNAP Rule 25, Proposes SNAP Rule 26

Rules would allow the use of A2L refrigerants in some new comfort cooling and refrigeration equipment

May 8, 2023

EPA finalized SNAP Rule 25 and proposed SNAP Rule 26, both of which allow the use of A2L refrigerants in some new air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

EPA’s Proposed Refrigerant Ban Prompts HVAC Industry Response

Over 150 comments were submitted, with concerns ranging from GWP limits to training

Joanna R. Turpin

May 2, 2023

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EPA proposed a new rule as part of its efforts to phase down the use of high-GWP HFCs. HVAC manufacturers expressed concern about some of the provisions in the new rule, including training, GWP limits, compliance deadlines, and sell-through periods.

Mortgages Go Green

Energy efficient mortgages help borrowers pay for new HVAC, other improvements.

April 21, 2023

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Green mortgages are for homebuyers and homeowners who want to save on utility bills and reduce their carbon footprint.

Phononic: Cold Chain Fulfillment Solution

ACT 2000 uses thermoelectric-based cooling instead of refrigerants

April 4, 2023

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As a sustainable solution for grocery’s end-to-end cold chain fulfillment needs, Phononic's ACT 2000 features a proprietary thermoelectric-based cooling platform that eliminates refrigerants and HFCs while meeting demanding refrigerated and frozen cold chain needs.

March 13, 2023 NEWSRoom: EPA Accused of Stalling on Refrigerant Bans, Beware of HVAC Stings, Tax Incentives Drive Up the Heat Pump Market

Hannah Belloli

March 13, 2023

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Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR NEWSRoom.

EPA Cracks Down on Illegal Imports of HFCs

The Agency is targeting importers that fail to report refrigerant shipments

Joanna R. Turpin

March 3, 2023

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently reported a series of enforcement measures meant to crack down on the illegal import of HFCs.

EPA Accused Of Stalling on Refrigerant Cylinder Ban Concerns

Congressman asks EPA to respond to petitions regarding phaseout of disposable cylinders

Joanna R. Turpin

February 22, 2023

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Congressman James Comer sent a letter to EPA, asking the Agency why it has not responded to petitions from Worthington Industries and others, regarding its proposed ban on non-refillable refrigerant cylinders.

HVAC Industry Fired Up Over Fossil Fuels

Groups seeking to phase out gas and oil appliances get some pushback

Matt Jachman

November 10, 2022

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HVAC industry representatives are pushing back on a bid by more than two dozen public interest groups for an eventual ban on new fossil-fuel-burning heating appliances.

EPA To Hold Webinar on Managing HFCs and Substitutes

The Agency seeks input on ways to increase reclamation of HFCs

October 31, 2022

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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.