Refrigerants

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The 2021 U.S. Refrigerant Transition Scorecard

With a looming deadline, OEMs are starting to announce intentions for the refrigerant transition, and their choices are listed in this scorecard.

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Daikin Announces Daikin ATMOSPHERA with R-32 Refrigerant

The first single zone system with R-32 in North America features impressive efficiency gains while reducing emissions vs. R-410A

January 18, 2022

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Daikin is launching a residential product featuring R-32.

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New Year Ushers In Start Of HFC Phasedown

Starting January 1, there is a 10% production cut of HFC refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

January 13, 2022

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Beginning this year, the production of HFC refrigerants will be reduced by 10%, while a steeper cut comes in 2024, when production must be reduced to 60% of the baseline established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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

January 10, 2022

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

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The Myth About Global Warming Potential (GWP)

January 10, 2022

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Moving to a lower GWP refrigerant and sacrificing efficiency is moving in the wrong direction.

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

January 9, 2022

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Legislation Driving the Next Generation of Refrigerants.

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

January 9, 2022

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

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R-32: More than a Number

January 9, 2022

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As a single component refrigerant, R-32 offers many benefits not seen since R-22 was phased out.

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Reducing the Environmental Impact of HVAC Systems by Using R-32 Refrigerant

January 9, 2022

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GWP is not the only measure of a refrigerant’s environmental impact when employed in HVAC systems.

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Transitioning to Low-GWP Refrigerants

What Contractors Need to Know About Ignition and A2Ls

January 7, 2022

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Transitioning to low-GWP refrigerants doesn’t mean compromising on safety.

EPA’s Cylinder Ban Comes Under Fire From HVAC Industry

Critics say the disposable refrigerant cylinder ban increases costs and poses safety risks for technicians

Joanna R. Turpin

January 4, 2022

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EPA’s final rule on the AIM Act included a ban on non-refillable refrigerant cylinders starting in 2025. Several industry associations and a cylinder manufacturer have filed petitions to overturn the ban.

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