Articles Tagged with ''HFC refrigerants''

Scott Martin from Hillphoenix debunks some of the myths that surround the use of CO₂ in commercial refrigeration systems.

Supporters believe New York's proposed HFC rules combat climate change, but critics worry they are too aggressive and could leave residents without access to HVACR systems.

On March 4, 2024, HFCs joined the list of things that have been smuggled across the border. And 58-year-old Michael Hart, the smuggler, became the first person to be arrested for illegally importing greenhouse gases.

While refrigerant regulations are important, there are other rules and regulations being implemented that HVACR contractors need to understand.

In the first installment in this series, we talk with Don Gillis who is a technical trainer with Chemours. Gillis travels the country providing top-notch training on the refrigerant transition. We ask Gillis how contractors can safely recover and recycle A2L refrigerants.

In early March, a California man became the first to be arrested for smuggling and then selling banned refrigerant across the U.S. border.

In response to the AIM Act, Hensley Beverage chose to install new refrigeration equipment that uses the A2L refrigerant, R-454C.

Growing demand for recovered HFCs highlights the importance of proper refrigerant recovery. Unfortunately, counterfeit recovery cylinders are emerging amid this increasing need.

At the AHR Expo in Chicago, we talked industry trends with the representatives of five ductless/VRF manufacturers. The refrigerant changeover was a big topic.

At an educational session at the AHR Expo, industry experts discussed the latest status of the AIM Act and also provided insights into which states have updated their building codes to allow the use of A2Ls.