Arkema Inc.

Women in HVACR Shine Bright in the Lone Star State

Members gathered in Dallas to learn about issues such as the refrigerant transition

November 7, 2024

The recent Women in HVACR conference offered sessions aimed at advancing attendees' knowledge on industry topics such as the refrigerant transition, as well as building their leadership skills.

AHR Expo 2024

AIM Act Drives Refrigerant Shift in Commercial Refrigeration

Manufacturers at AHR Expo discussed plans for transition to low-GWP alternatives

Joanna R. Turpin

March 5, 2024

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At the AHR Expo, manufacturers talked about their plans for switching to low-GWP refrigerants for commercial refrigeration equipment and displayed some of their solutions.

AHR Expo 2024 Coverage

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 26, 2024

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From IAQ to AI, to geothermal to ductless VRF, to smart products to the refrigerant transition, to heat pumps to smart products, there was much to cover at this year’s Expo.

EPA Extends Sell-Through Period, Easing Inventory Concerns

HVACR industry was initially displeased with parts of the final rule

Joanna R. Turpin

December 21, 2023

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The HVACR industry was initially surprised by a date-of-install requirement, mandating installation of certain equipment by January 1, 2025, but EPA extended sell-through period to January 1, 2026.

HFC Coalition Cheers Antidumping Inquiry

Dept. of Commerce investigating whether Chinese HFCs are entering the U.S. illegally

December 1, 2023

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The U.S. Department of Commerce is investigating whether Chinese HFCs are circumventing the 2016 antidumping duty order on HFC blends.

Low-GWP Refrigerants Take Center Stage

New solutions are designed to replace R-410A, R-134a, and others

Joanna R. Turpin

March 5, 2023

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Refrigerant manufacturers highlighted their low-GWP refrigerants for both air conditioning and refrigeration applications at the 2023 AHR Expo.

EPA Issues HFC Allowances for 2023, Plans for 2024

The second phase of the phasedown will use similar methodology for allocations

Joanna R. Turpin

October 30, 2022

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The EPA recently issued HFC allowances for 2023 and announced the methodology it would use to determine allowances for 2024-2028.

Arkema Features Low-GWP Refrigerant Solutions

Company also highlights innovative partnership

Joanna R. Turpin

February 28, 2022

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One of the things Arkema looked forward to most this year at the AHR Expo was reconnecting with its customers and peers after a two-year hiatus, which allowed them to talk about their continued efforts in sustainability and partnership with Nutrien Ltd.

Rheem is providing training and support.

How the U.S. Can Avoid Europe’s Problematic HFC Phasedown

The U.S. can learn from mistakes made overseas to ensure a smooth transition

Joanna R. Turpin

July 30, 2021

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The U.S. will have a few steep production cuts — the first one coming in 2024 — but industry experts say that the country is in a better position to handle them.

A Guide to Low-GWP Refrigerants

Manufacturers are offering alternatives for a variety of applications

Joanna R. Turpin

April 5, 2021

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Manufacturers have created a number of low-GWP solutions that are designed to have similar (or better) efficiencies and capacities than the refrigerants they are intended to replace.