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DunAn Environment Selects R-466A

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

December 31, 2021

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.

The Top HVACR Articles of 2021

One again, the COVID pandemic/supply chain issues and refrigerant transition were the most popular

December 30, 2021

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The more things change… the more they stay the same. The ACHR NEWS released its list of the most popular articles posted in 2021.

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.

HVACR Industry Responds To EPA’s HFC Phasedown Rule

Stakeholders express concern about loopholes, allocations, and transfer taxes

Joanna R. Turpin

November 2, 2021

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The HVACR industry has been waiting anxiously to find out how EPA planned to implement the legislation.

A1 Versus A2L Refrigerants: Similar But Different

Some new tools will be needed with A2Ls, but overall best practices remain the same

Joanna R. Turpin

October 11, 2021

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The refrigerant transition has caused concern among HVAC contractors who wonder whether it is safe to work with mildly flammable refrigerants.

Refrigeration Systems Are Going Au Naturel

Natural refrigerants such as propane and CO2 are becoming more popular

Joanna R. Turpin

October 5, 2021

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So-called natural refrigerants such as CO2 and propane are becoming more popular, due to changing regulations at the state level – and likely the federal level soon.