HARDI, PHCC Defend EPA Rules on HFC Allocations
WASHINGTON — Two HVACR trade organizations have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules guiding bulk HFC allocations...
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EPA Hears Industry Feedback on Proposed Refrigerant Rule Revisions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently held a public hearing to gather industry input on its proposed revisions to the Technology Transitions (TT) rule — a key part of the AIM Act that governs the phasedown of high-GWP HFC...
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Bronx Grocers Use Grants to Replace HFC Refrigeration Systems
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) recently announced completed projects at two Key Food stores in the Bronx, New York. The projects...
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Riding the (De)Regulation Rollercoaster | ACHR News
“Life moves pretty fast,” Ferris Bueller famously said. “If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” The same could easily be said about HVACR regulations — especially now, as...
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Beyond HFCs: The Advantages of CO2 Refrigeration
CO2 refrigeration is rapidly gaining traction worldwide and for good reason. Unlike traditional refrigerants that contribute significantly to global warming, CO2 is a natural, non-toxic alternative with minimal environmental footprint. With a GWP...
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New York’s HFC Phasedown: What You Need to Know
HFC refrigerant regulations continue to shape HVACR equipment decisions throughout the country — impacting commercial refrigeration, residential and light commercial air conditioning, and heat pump applications. Although a federal...
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Rule Banning Sale and Distribution of HFCs in New York Delayed
The New York State Department of Environment Conservation (or NYSDEC) has since paused part of its recent refrigerant regulations. Specifically, the ones that banned the distribution or sale of bulk regulated substances with GWP100 greater than...
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DoD Makes Significant Investment in HFCs
The AIM Act has led to the shortage of refrigerant supply like R-410A, and now the EPA is counting on recovery and reclaim to avoid potential shortages. Previously, EPA reported that only small amounts of HFCs were actually being complained, and...
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New York State Pauses Parts of New Refrigerant Rule
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced a delay in enforcing parts of its recently published regulation banning commonly used refrigerants. This decision, advocated by Heating...
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DoD Allocates $90 Million to Secure HFC Supplies
The Department of Defense (DoD) has made a significant investment in HFCs, a crucial component in various military applications that include air conditioning systems, refrigeration, and fire suppression. The $90 million investment will enable the...
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The Smuggling and Selling of HFCs May Lead to Prison Time, and a Hefty Fine
Back in March of 2024, Michael Hart of San Diego was arrested for smuggling HFCs into the United States from Mexico. He then sold them. The AIM Act prohibits the importation of HFCs without allowances issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection...
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