Understanding A2L Refrigerant Fundamentals — New Blog and Video Series

by Jennifer Butsch | Mar 7, 2023 | Efficiency & Refrigerant Regulations

A2L refrigerants are a new and relatively unknown commodity in the U.S. commercial refrigeration and air conditioning (AC) sectors. With the stage set for wider A2L adoption in the coming years, many stakeholders have a variety of questions and concerns that need to...

New EPA Proposal Drives Regulation of HFC Phasedown in HVACR

by Jennifer Butsch | Feb 28, 2023 | Efficiency & Refrigerant Regulations

Since the passing of the American Innovation & Manufacturing Act (AIM Act) in 2020, the HVACR industry has anxiously awaited direction from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the framework of its hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant phasedown. In...

[New Webinar] Setting the Stage for A2L Adoption in Commercial Refrigeration

by Joe Summers | Aug 18, 2022 | Efficiency & Refrigerant Regulations

As we examine the next generation of lower-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant alternatives, emerging A2L refrigerants are poised to play much larger roles in commercial refrigeration. Offering a combination of high performance and lower-GWP ratings (below 300...

[New E360 Webinar] Regulatory Update: Stay Informed of the Latest Refrigerant Rulemaking

by Jennifer Butsch | Jun 14, 2022 | Codes & Standards, Efficiency, Efficiency & Refrigerant Regulations, Refrigerants

As we near the mid-point of 2022, it’s clear that the global phasedown of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants is gaining momentum and impacting U.S. commercial refrigeration and HVAC markets. In our next E360 Webinar, Dr. Rajan Rajendran, Emerson’s global vice...

Regulatory Round-up: AIM Act, CARB, A3 and A2L Charge Limit Increases

by Jennifer Butsch | May 3, 2022 | Codes & Standards, Efficiency & Refrigerant Regulations, Refrigerants

If you’re like many stakeholders in the commercial refrigeration industry, you know how important it is to keep track of the dynamic regulatory climate. From making refrigerant decisions and selecting next-generation equipment to planning for compliance and meeting...