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Navigating the A2L Transition: Insights from the International Code Council

Don’t lose sight of the HVAC refrigerant regulations going into effect this year

February 24, 2024

New A2L-related code requirements will impact HVAC system installation and include warning labels, ventilation, leak detection, and limits on refrigerant amounts for comfort air conditioning.

HVAC Industry Responds To EPA’s HFC Management Rule

Stakeholders are concerned over issues ranging from training to tracking to reclaim

Joanna R. Turpin

February 14, 2024

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In comments to EPA’s proposed rule regarding HFC management, many HVACR stakeholders expressed concern over issues including tracking cylinders, training technicians, and reclaiming refrigerant.

ALDI Plans To Transition To Natural Refrigerants

Grocer intends to use CO₂ and R-290 in all new and remodeled stores in the US

February 6, 2024

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ALDI aims to become the most sustainable grocer in the U.S., by committing to transition to natural refrigerants in all stores by 2035.

A2L Interactive Building Code Map Now Available

AHRI, PHCC, and ICC also introduced a video series about the transition to A2L refrigerants

February 5, 2024

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AHRI launched an interactive US map showing state codes for A2L refrigerants, alongside a video series on low-GWP refrigerant transition.

Cruz Leads Senate Effort to Shut Down Furnace Rule

Kyle Gargaro

February 5, 2024

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The rule will effectively ban the sale of non-condensing gas furnaces and, according to the American Gas Association (AGA), will affect 55% of U.S. households.

Odds Are This Won’t Be The Last Refrigerant Transition

A2Ls are likely an interim solution, as Europe is already using A3s

Joanna R. Turpin

February 4, 2024

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The transition to A2Ls will likely serve as an interim solution. Europe has already embraced propane in certain heat pump systems, and the U.S. may follow suit, albeit with a different low-GWP refrigerant.

States Seek IRA Rebate Funding

But consumers have seen no money yet for high-efficiency HVAC purchases

Matt Jachman

February 1, 2024

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California, New Mexico, New York, and Hawaii are the first states to apply for federal rebate money for high-efficiency equipment. Twenty-three states have received funding to set up and manage rebate programs.

Industry Responds to Updated Independent Contractor Rule

DOL says rule protects workers from wage theft, while industry group predicts ‘confusion,’ ‘frivolous litigation’

Maria Taylor

January 28, 2024

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ABC argues the rule could end up hurting legitimate contractors in the building trades, who are already strapped for workers.

Grocers Not Happy With Refrigerant Updates

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 8, 2024

Hannah Belloli

January 8, 2024

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Food retailers shared their concerns and experiences with refrigeration systems that use alternative refrigerants at the Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI’s) 2023 Energy & Store Development Conference.

AHRI Praises Decision on Berkeley Gas Infrastructure Ban

January 3, 2024

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The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently turned down the city of Berkeley’s request for another hearing in the case brought by the California Restaurant Association (CRA), which had challenged the ban.