Items Tagged with 'Refrigerant Phasedown'

EPA officials say changes to the 2023 Technology Transition Rule help unburden businesses, but HVAC industry associations say the rule will impact refrigerant demand and food retailer transitions to lower-GWP refrigeration systems.

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association (PHCC) are urging the U.S. Supreme Court not to take up a case challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's rules on bulk HFC allocations.

Refrigerants Inc., a longtime Hudson Technologies Inc. partner, was acquired by Hudson for $2.5 million.

EPA’s Lee Zeldin has criticized the Technology Transitions rule, drawing concern from HVACR groups over compliance deadlines and added uncertainty.

HARDI’s Unitary Market Intelligence Report for April says that central ducted HVAC systems using A2L refrigerants accounted for 51% of sales that month, and preliminary May data indicates further growth to 60%, a press release from HARDI said.

Arkema will sell HFO blends under its Forane brand. These refrigerants — many of which are already preferred by leading equipment manufacturers — meet HVACR industry regulations and improve energy efficiency for businesses and homeowners.

ACCA's R-454B Resource Center includes a regularly updated FAQ section, guidance from manufacturers and suppliers, and free training for ACCA members on the safe handling of A2L refrigerants.

Hasty policy decisions could threaten what has, up until now, been a successful refrigerant transition.

Mixing refrigerants in an R-454B system may seem harmless, but it can compromise system performance, void warranties, and create serious safety and reliability risks.