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April

CARB’s New R4 Program Puts Spotlight on Refrigerant Reclaim

April 8, 2021

In Latest Updates, HFC Refrigerants, Refrigerant Management

In July of 2020, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposed amendments to the California HFC regulation: "Prohibitions on Use of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons in Stationary Refrigeration, Chillers, Aerosols-Propellants, and Foam End-Uses Regulation." These amendments set new emission reduction measures including GWP limits for refrigeration and air-conditioning...

March

An Overview of the AIM Act

March 25, 2021

In Latest Updates, HFC Refrigerants, Refrigerant Management

By Elizabeth Ortlieb

In December of 2020, the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020 was enacted, which gives the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) new regulatory authorities to address HFC refrigerants. The AIM Act is a major shift for HFC refrigerant management. In fact, the AIM Act...

March

Section 179 Deduction Includes HVAC Equipment Purchases

March 11, 2021

In Latest Updates

By Elizabeth Ortlieb

Are you a property owner or tenant who is considering purchasing HVAC equipment to modernize your commercial building? If so, you should be aware of the Section 179 deduction for HVAC equipment purchases and energy efficiency improvements. Significant tax savings exist for small and medium-sized businesses;...

February

How Will Federal EPA Policy Changes Impact Refrigerant Regulations in 2021?

February 25, 2021

In Latest Updates

By Ted Atwood

Is your company's practices in line with the federal EPA policy changes that are already underway and will impact refrigerant regulations in 2021? In the past month alone, numerous regulatory activities have showcased the shift that will occur with federal refrigerant policy. For instance, there have...

February

California’s Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) Requirements for Refrigerants

February 11, 2021

In California Refrigerant Regulations, Latest Updates, Refrigerant Management

By Elizabeth Ortlieb

Are you aware of California’s Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) reporting requirements for certain refrigerants? This post explains which facilities are impacted along with why, how, and when such facilities must submit annual reports to the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS). In fact, because reports are...

January

Why to Have an Asset-Centric Approach With Refrigerant Management

January 25, 2021

In HFC Refrigerants, Latest Updates, Refrigerant Management

By Ted Atwood

We are now entering the third refrigerant transition in the past thirty years. For those that have an asset-centric approach to refrigerant management, navigating this journey will prove to be easier, than the ones who don't. If you're unclear as to what I mean by...

CARB’s New R4 Program Puts Spotlight on Refrigerant Reclaim

An Overview of the AIM Act

Section 179 Deduction Includes HVAC Equipment Purchases

How Will Federal EPA Policy Changes Impact Refrigerant Regulations in 2021?

California’s Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) Requirements for Refrigerants

Why to Have an Asset-Centric Approach With Refrigerant Management

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CARB’s New R4 Program Puts Spotlight on Refrigerant Reclaim

An Overview of the AIM Act

Section 179 Deduction Includes HVAC Equipment Purchases

How Will Federal EPA Policy Changes Impact Refrigerant Regulations in 2021?

California’s Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) Requirements for Refrigerants

Why to Have an Asset-Centric Approach With Refrigerant Management

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