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The HFC phase down officially started on January 1, 2022. Learn what this entails and how policy and regulations affect the HVAC&R industry.

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States Update Codes to Allow A2L Refrigerants

Equipment containing the new refrigerant is now available in four states, with more to come

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Joanna R. Turpin

May 8, 2022

Some alternatives to R-410A are mildly flammable (A2L) and thus require updated building codes and standards to ensure their safe use.

EPA Cracks Down On Illegal HFC Shipments

March 16, 2022

The Interagency Task Force on Illegal HFC Trade announced that over the past 10 weeks, it has prevented illegal HFC shipments equivalent to approximately 530,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.

Jason Obrzut from ESCO Institute.

Best Practices Are Key To Safe Refrigerant Transition

New A2L refrigerants require extra safety measures during installation and service

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Joanna R. Turpin

February 24, 2022

In order to install or service equipment containing new refrigerants, additional safety measures will need to be followed by HVAC contractors and technicians.

Legislation Driving the Next Generation of Refrigerants

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Legislation Driving the Next Generation of Refrigerants: The Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment

January 10, 2022

The international community updated the Montreal Protocol to address global warming by adopting the Kigali Amendment

Next Gen Refrigerants: The AIM Act and the EPA Snap Program

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Next Gen Refrigerants: The AIM Act and the EPA Snap Program

January 9, 2022

Legislation Driving the Next Generation of Refrigerants.

The Refrigerant Transition.

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The Refrigerant Transition: How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going?

January 9, 2022

It’s time for the HVAC industry to transition to the next-generation refrigerants.

Hudson Wharehouse.

HVACR Industry Responds To EPA’s HFC Phasedown Rule

Stakeholders express concern about loopholes, allocations, and transfer taxes

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Joanna R. Turpin

November 2, 2021

The HVACR industry has been waiting anxiously to find out how EPA planned to implement the legislation.

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