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HFC Coalition Cheers Antidumping Inquiry

Dept. of Commerce investigating whether Chinese HFCs are entering the U.S. illegally

December 1, 2023

The U.S. Department of Commerce is investigating whether Chinese HFCs are circumventing the 2016 antidumping duty order on HFC blends.

Grocers Not Yet Sold On CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

Some grocers cite disappointing results with the low-GWP equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

December 1, 2023

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Some food retailers express concerns over CO₂ refrigeration systems, which they have found to be leaky and less energy efficient than expected.

Innovative Technologies In Low-GWP Refrigeration Systems

Manufacturers are offering new solutions to meet regulatory — and end-user — demands

Joanna R. Turpin

November 21, 2023

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Manufacturers have been preparing for the transition to low-GWP refrigerants for a number of years and are now introducing a wide range of innovative commercial refrigeration technologies.

These Aren’t Your Father’s Reclaim Programs

Reclaimers are offering attractive terms to encourage contractors to recover more refrigerant

Joanna R. Turpin

November 10, 2023

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Reclaimers are addressing the low recovery rate of HFC refrigerants by offering incentives and eliminating fees. Contractors can benefit by recovering refrigerants and turning them in.

The AIM Act’s Impact on HFC Gases

Taylor Ferranti

November 4, 2023

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There’s been a misconception in the field that mixed refrigerants cannot be reclaimed, and if they are, they’re of inferior quality. That’s simply not true.

EPA Proposes Phasing Out R-134a

The Agency cites the use of TCE in some R-134a production as an unreasonable risk to human health

October 27, 2023

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EPA is proposing the phaseout of R-134a, due to the use of TCE in the manufacture of the refrigerant.

New Daikin System Identifies Slow Refrigerant Leaks

October 18, 2023

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By identifying slow refrigerant leaks, Charge Integrity enables Daikin Comfort Pro contractors to address these issues before they become severe.

EPA Issues Final Rule on HFC Phasedown

A proposed rule on managing and reusing existing HFCs was also published

Joanna R. Turpin

October 8, 2023

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Under EPA's final rule, the manufacture of most R-410A equipment will not be allowed after January 1, 2025.

California Looks to Further Reduce HFC Emissions

CARB seeks input on how to increase recovery and spur adoption of low-GWP refrigerants

September 28, 2023

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Despite current rules, California is coming up short on reducing HFC emissions and is seeking input from the public on how to identify further cuts.

Planning for Potential Refrigerant Shortages

An HVAC Minute Video Update: September 25, 2023

Hannah Belloli

September 25, 2023

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Experts are predicting the steep reduction in HFC refrigerants could result in the shortage of popular refrigerants, such as R-410A and R-134a, as well as a spike in refrigerant prices.

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Items Tagged with 'HFC refrigerants'

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HFC Coalition Cheers Antidumping Inquiry

Grocers Not Yet Sold On CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

Innovative Technologies In Low-GWP Refrigeration Systems

These Aren’t Your Father’s Reclaim Programs

The AIM Act’s Impact on HFC Gases

EPA Proposes Phasing Out R-134a

New Daikin System Identifies Slow Refrigerant Leaks

EPA Issues Final Rule on HFC Phasedown

California Looks to Further Reduce HFC Emissions

Planning for Potential Refrigerant Shortages

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