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The 2020 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.

Taxes, Tariffs, and Refrigerants Lead the 2020 Legislative Agenda

Issues include cybersecurity, electrification, and installation requirements for renewed tax credits

Robert Beverly

March 30, 2020

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Washam and counterparts at AHRI identified legislative items that might make a difference for the better for contractors and manufacturers this year.

Chemours Opens Innovation Center At University of Delaware

The Discovery Hub contains more than 130 laboratories in 312,000 square feet

March 25, 2020

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Chemours inaugurated its new innovation center, The Chemours Discovery Hub, on the University of Delaware's STAR Campus.

New Study Advocates For Destruction of CFC Banks

Authors claim emissions could delay ozone recovery

March 25, 2020

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Emissions of CFCs from certain older applications still in use may be larger than previously thought, finds a study.

2020 Is a Pivotal Year for State, Federal Refrigerant Regulations

Emerson seminars at AHR Expo covered current and pending HFC legislation

Joanna R. Turpin

March 23, 2020

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At the AHR Expo, Emerson held several seminars on the topic of current and future refrigerant regulations in the U.S. The information was timely.

CARB Proposal Offers New Options For Stationary Refrigeration Retrofits

Stakeholders expressed concern over meeting low-GWP requirements in existing stores

Joanna R. Turpin

March 9, 2020

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public workshop in January to discuss its proposals for reducing high-GWP HFCs.

Arkema Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Company focusing on delivering sustainable refrigerant solutions

Joanna R. Turpin

March 2, 2020

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Arkema celebrated the 60^th anniversary of its Forane refrigerants, and it was excited to commemorate this event with customers during the AHR Expo.

Chris LaPietra, vice president and general manager of Honeywell Stationary Refrigerants, looks over a list of the company’s offerings.

Honeywell Searches for Molecules to Meet Refrigerant Demand

Technology, regulation drive search for alternatives

Ted Craig

March 2, 2020

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Regulations, technology, and demand for improved performance are driving a push to new refrigerants, a demand Honeywell is working to meet.

The new Embraco condensing units’ portfolio.

Embraco Adds Refrigerant Options

Global manufacturer making solutions for world and U.S. refrigeration market changes

Angela D. Harris

March 2, 2020

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Visitors to the Embraco booth witnessed firsthand what the company had to offer as a global manufacturer of solutions for refrigeration.

Chemours offered many educational sessions in its booth, regarding the topic of refrigerant regulations.

Chemours Showcases Low-GWP Refrigerant Solutions

Company highlights commitment to the safe transition to A2L refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

March 2, 2020

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The AHR Expo is the marquee event for the refrigerants industry, and Chemours cherished the opportunity to connect with customers there.

Section 608 Refrigerant Management Regulations Are Revised

Action rescinds the November 18, 2016, extension

February 27, 2020

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EPA Administrator Wheeler signed the Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Revisions to the Refrigerant Management Program’s Extension to Substitutes.

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The 2020 U.S. Refrigerant Transition Scorecard

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Taxes, Tariffs, and Refrigerants Lead the 2020 Legislative Agenda

Chemours Opens Innovation Center At University of Delaware

New Study Advocates For Destruction of CFC Banks

2020 Is a Pivotal Year for State, Federal Refrigerant Regulations

CARB Proposal Offers New Options For Stationary Refrigeration Retrofits

Arkema Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Honeywell Searches for Molecules to Meet Refrigerant Demand

Embraco Adds Refrigerant Options

Chemours Showcases Low-GWP Refrigerant Solutions

Section 608 Refrigerant Management Regulations Are Revised

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