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New Year Marks Start of HFC Phasedown In U.S.

R-410A could be phased out in new equipment as soon as 2025

January 2, 2022

Welcome to the first stage of the HFC phasedown as mandated by the AIM Act. As of January 1, 2022, the production of HFC refrigerants has been reduced by 10%.

EPA Delivers Final Rule, Results of Third Quarter, AI in Commercial Refrigeration, and IAQ Awareness

Layan Dahhan

December 13, 2021

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The EPA delivers its final rule on AIM Act, HVAC manufacturers saw higher sales and revenues in the third quarter, AI makes its way to the commercial refrigeration market, and consumer awareness of IAQ reaches its highest level.

HARDI Files Lawsuit Against EPA

Petition to review overreach in final allocation rule

December 3, 2021

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HARDI has filed a petition for judicial review in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia against the EPA.

Small Stores May Struggle With Refrigerant Transition

HFC phasedown could end up hurting independent grocers – and their customers

Joanna R. Turpin

November 30, 2021

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The HFC phasedown is designed to create an economic supply imbalance with demand.

Reducing Refrigerant Leaks Is Industry Concern

Research details where leaks are usually located in refrigeration systems

Joanna R. Turpin

November 22, 2021

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In its recent online summit, the NASRC offered details on common sources of refrigerant leaks and what causes them to occur.

Worthington Industries Requests EPA Repeal Ban On Non-Refillable Cylinders

November 19, 2021

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Worthington Industries, Inc. announced that it has filed a petition for partial administrative reconsideration with the EPA regarding the ban on non-refillable cylinders.