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 Announces Rollback of Climate Change Rules, Will Not Affect HFC Phasedown
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration last month proposed repealing the EPA’s 2009 “Endangerment Finding,” which declared greenhouse gases a threat to public health and welfare and provided the legal foundation for...
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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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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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What Homeowners Need to Know
It’s finally here. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced new refrigerant regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. What does this mean for you? These regulations mean manufacturers are phasing out certain...
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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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HFC Smuggler Pleads Guilty, Could Face Prison Time
In March 2024, Michael Hart of San Diego, California was arrested and charged with smuggling HFCs into the United States from Mexico. This was the first prosecution in the United States to include charges related to the AIM Act, which prohibits...
Read moreEPA Issues HFC Allowances — and Penalties — for 2025
✕ 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...
Read moreEPA Sees Uptick in HFC Reclamation
✕ 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...
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ACCA Pleased with EPA Final Rule on HFC Refrigerant Management
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...
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NY Grocers Call to Pause Proposed HFC Regulations
Grocers in New York State are calling for a pause to a new HFC standard. The concern: it could have devastating impacts on the retail food industry. On January 1, 2025, the regulations which include prohibiting new products and equipment...
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