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How to Prepare For the HFC Phasedown

Important steps that the HVACR industry should be taking now

April 5, 2022

The HFC phasedown and impending transition to lower-GWP refrigerants were top-of-mind at the recent AHR Expo. With the AIM Act, there is no stopping the transition to A2L refrigerants.

EPA Cracks Down On Illegal HFC Shipments

March 16, 2022

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The Interagency Task Force on Illegal HFC Trade announced that over the past 10 weeks, it has prevented illegal HFC shipments equivalent to approximately 530,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.

Arkema Features Low-GWP Refrigerant Solutions

Company also highlights innovative partnership

Joanna R. Turpin

February 28, 2022

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One of the things Arkema looked forward to most this year at the AHR Expo was reconnecting with its customers and peers after a two-year hiatus, which allowed them to talk about their continued efforts in sustainability and partnership with Nutrien Ltd.

Chemours Celebrates 90+ Years of Refrigerant Innovation

Company highlighted non-ODP and low-GWP refrigerant alternatives

Joanna R. Turpin

February 28, 2022

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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.

John Galyen, Danfoss North America president.

Danfoss Outlines Challenges, Opportunities in 2022

Virtual press conference covered new technologies, as well as regulatory updates

Joanna R. Turpin

February 15, 2022

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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 Cylinder Ban Comes Under Fire From HVAC Industry

Critics say the disposable refrigerant cylinder ban increases costs and poses safety risks for technicians

Joanna R. Turpin

January 4, 2022

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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.

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

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

Joanna R. Turpin

January 2, 2022

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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.