HFC Refrigerants Archives

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...

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...

December

How Will the Colorado HFC Regulation Impact Facility HVACR Decisions?

December 17, 2020

In HFC Refrigerants, Latest Updates

By Elizabeth Ortlieb

If you're looking to make decisions about a store or restaurant's refrigeration and/or air-conditioning equipment in the near-term in Colorado, then you should be aware of the new Colorado HFC regulation (5 CCR 1001-26), which contains phase out dates. While numerous states now have their own...

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September

Guide to the New York HFC Phase Out

September 23, 2020

In HFC Refrigerants, Refrigerant Regulations

By Elizabeth Ortlieb

Do you and your team know about the New York HFC Phase Out? After the partial vacatur of SNAP Rules 20 and 21 at the federal level, numerous states are deciding to implement their own HFC phase downs; New York is one such example. In...

CARB’s New R4 Program Puts Spotlight on Refrigerant Reclaim

An Overview of the AIM Act

Why to Have an Asset-Centric Approach With Refrigerant Management

How Will the Colorado HFC Regulation Impact Facility HVACR Decisions?

Guide to the New York HFC Phase Out

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