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New Year Ushers In Start Of HFC Phasedown

Starting January 1, there is a 10% production cut of HFC refrigerants

January 13, 2022

Beginning this year, the production of HFC refrigerants will be reduced by 10%, while a steeper cut comes in 2024, when production must be reduced to 60% of the baseline established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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%.

DunAn Environment Selects R-466A

Honeywell’s replacement for R-410A is a lower-GWP refrigerant

December 31, 2021

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Honeywell announced Zhejiang DunAn Artificial Environment Co., Ltd. will assist in driving the HVAC industry transition to Solstice® N41 (R-466A) by developing their product line of HVAC components as compatible.

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.

The Cold Truth About HFC Phasedowns

Jordan Smith

November 23, 2021

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The HVACR industry must understand that the HFC “phasedown” is not the same as the “phaseout” that our industry experienced for CFCs and HCFCs.

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.

HFC Phasedown Rule Creates Cylinder-Shaped Concerns

HARDI, ACCA critiques of DOE strategy focus on QC tracking and refillable requirement

Robert Beverly

November 17, 2021

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The DOE’s plans regarding refrigerant cylinders have HARDI voicing concerns on behalf of distributors.

EPA Issues HFC Refrigerant Allowances For 2022

The HVACR industry learns the amount of HFCs that can be produced and consumed next year

Joanna R. Turpin

October 2, 2021

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The HVACR industry learns the amount of HFCs that can be produced and consumed next year.

HFC Phasedown Regulations Take Shape

Updates to codes and standards must first occur before flammable refrigerants can be used

Joanna R. Turpin

March 24, 2021

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This is shaping up to be a pivotal year in terms of refrigerant regulations, and keeping up with the developments will be crucial for HVACR contractors.