Refrigerant phasedown - Page 7

Infographic: HFC Refrigerant Phasedown Timeline

Tracking the life cycle of HFCs from 2020 to 2036

September 10, 2023

The federal AIM Act passed in 2020, giving the U.S. EPA the authority to phase down the import and production of high-GWP HFC refrigerants, such as R-410A and R-134a. Are you ready for life after R-410A? This infographic clarifies the schedule.

Six Steps to Smoothly Transition to A2L Refrigerants

The move from HFCs to A2Ls is bringing us from a nonflammable refrigerant to a mildly flammable one

Matt Serdar

August 17, 2023

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Starting next year, HFC production will be cut by 40% and the transition to A2L in manufacturing will be nearly complete.

A-Gas Adds Refrigerant Separation Tower

August 11, 2023

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The new tower will increase the company’s gas-processing capabilities by 15% in the U.S.

EPA Finalizes 2024-2028 HFC Allocation Rule

The 40% cut in HFC production will use similar methodology as 2022-2023 rule.

Joanna R. Turpin

July 13, 2023

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EPA has issued its final rule that outlines the methodology that it will use to reduce HFC production by 40% in 2024-2028.

Aldi Chooses R-290 Heat Pumps For New Stores In UK

Vaillant’s aroTHERM plus equipment uses 60% less refrigerant than HFC units

July 5, 2023

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Equipment manufacturer Vaillant will provide its R-290 air-source heat pumps to Aldi stores across the UK.

July 3, 2023, ACHR NEWSRoom: Federal Court Scraps Refrigerant Canister Rule

Maria Taylor

July 3, 2023

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Catch up on the latest headlines in our NEWSRoom video series.

HVACR Industry Works to Freeze Out Illegal Refrigerants

Decreased supply of HFCs will likely increase illegal imports coming into the US and Canada

Charles Allgood, Ph.D

July 2, 2023

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As the phasedown of HFCs continues, contractors must remain vigilant against illegal activity and take steps to ensure they are using legal refrigerants.

Understanding A2L Refrigerants

Many A2L refrigerants have already been approved by the EPA with many more approvals in the works

Tony Gonzalez

June 25, 2023

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Examining different refrigerant classifications, the differences between refrigerants, and the influences driving the shift away from traditional refrigerants to A2L refrigerants.

Court Scraps EPA Cylinder Rule

Decision is a win for HVACR groups, refrigerant cylinder manufacturer.

June 21, 2023

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A federal appeals court panel said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lacked the authority to mandate the use of refillable cylinders and a system for tracking them.

Chilling Changes Ahead: An Update on Refrigerant Regulations

New rules guide the transition to low-GWP alternatives, while future regulations could target PFAS

Joanna R. Turpin

June 13, 2023

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There are numerous federal regulations, state building codes, and safety standards that are supporting the transition to low-GWP refrigerants. Copeland recently outlined some of these issues in a webinar.