The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an Enforcement Alert regarding its work under the AIM Act to phase down the production and consumption of HFCs. The agency’s new alert provides information on common compliance issues observed...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program is addressing changes in the plumbing marketplace and encouraging more water savings in homes with Version 2.0 of its WaterSense Specification for Private Lavatory Faucets. This draft...
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Ontario, Calif. (Nov. 22, 2024) — IAPMO R&T, a North America plumbing, water systems, and mechanical product certification agency, is now licensed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to certify point-of-use reverse osmosis (RO)...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued a final rule to create a new program aimed at improving the management, recycling, and reuse of HFCs under the AIM Act. This initiative, known as the Emissions Reduction and...
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By Kerry Stackpole The Biden-Harris Administration recently issued new improvements to the Lead and Copper Rule requiring drinking water systems nationwide to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. Plumbing Manufacturers International...
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EPA is counting on increased recovery and reclamation in order to maintain existing HVAC equipment, and finally, the numbers are going in the right direction. In 2020, just 1.6% of HFCs sold had been reclaimed and were ready for reuse, sparking...
Read more✕ As part of the AIM Act, the EPA is phasing down production and consumption of HFCs to 15% of their baseline levels in a stepwise manner by 2036 through an allowance allocation and trading program. EPA has issued allowances to entities that...
Read more✕ As the U.S. phases down HFC production under the AIM Act, the HVACR industry is facing significant pressure to manage these refrigerants more effectively to avoid potential shortages. This effort largely depends on recovering and reclaiming...
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WASHINGTON – Sept. 23, 2024 — the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a final rule to establish a new program to better manage, recycle, and reuse climate-damaging hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the American Innovation and...
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ACCA News Release in Response to EPA Final Rule on HFC Management Thanks to ACCA’s persistent advocacy efforts, the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest rule under the AIM Act will allow more flexibility for contractors. There’s no doubt that...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a final rule to establish a new program to better manage, recycle, and reuse HFCs under the AIM Act. This is the third component of the AIM Act, which mandates that EPA reduce the...
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