At the AHR Expo this year, Chemours highlighted its 90+-year journey of refrigerant innovation, starting with Freon and building up to the Chemours Opteon portfolio.
In a virtual press conference, Danfoss discussed several of its new technologies, as well as the challenges and opportunities the HVACR industry faces this year.
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.
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%.
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.
Worthington Industries, Inc. announced that it has filed a petition for partial administrative reconsideration with the EPA regarding the ban on non-refillable cylinders.
What the impending phasedown of HFCs means for contractors is that some of the most used refrigerants will become less available over the next 15 years.