Refrigerant phasedown - Page 12

EnVisioneering Connect! Highlighted HVACR Trends, Technologies

Danfoss’ virtual conference addressed IAQ, chillers, rooftop units, heat pumps, refrigerants, and more

Joanna R. Turpin

March 17, 2022

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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.

Feds Sentence Refrigerant Smuggler to Probation, Must Pay $250,000 Fine

Man brought R-22 into country without a permit

Ted Craig

March 7, 2022

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There have been jokes in the HVAC industry about smuggling R-22 ever since the refrigerant phasedown was announced, but a Texas man isn’t laughing after getting sentenced for doing just that.

Take Time To Train For Refrigerant Transition

Contractors and technicians need to learn how to safely handle A2L refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

March 1, 2022

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Unlike the last transition, which shifted from the use of one nonflammable refrigerant to another, many of these new refrigerants are mildly flammable (A2L), so additional training will be needed in order to safely use them.

Best Practices Are Key To Safe Refrigerant Transition

New A2L refrigerants require extra safety measures during installation and service

Joanna R. Turpin

February 24, 2022

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In order to install or service equipment containing new refrigerants, additional safety measures will need to be followed by HVAC contractors and technicians.

HVAC technician servicing air conditioner.

New Year Ushers In Start Of HFC Phasedown

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

Joanna R. Turpin

January 13, 2022

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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).

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%.

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.