Refrigerant Compliance Solutions

Centralized. Structured. Audit-Ready.
CoolSys delivers centralized refrigerant compliance that reduces risk, simplifies federal and state reporting, and protects your portfolio from costly penalties.

Refrigerant compliance is entering a new enforcement cycle. The 2026 federal AIM Act expansion lowered reporting thresholds to systems containing 15 lbs or more of HFC refrigerant, while states like California and Washington continue to add registration, leak documentation, and annual reporting requirements. More equipment is regulated, oversight is increasing, and civil penalties can reach tens of thousands of dollars per day per violation. For multi-site operators, this is now a material financial and operational risk.

Multi-site operators now face overlapping requirements under:

 

Compliance is no longer a paperwork exercise. It is an operational risk category.

CoolSys Refrigerant Compliance Solution Overview

CoolSys delivers a centralized refrigerant compliance solution that converts fragmented documentation into structured, audit-ready oversight.

We manage asset inventory, registration, leak tracking, and reporting in one coordinated program—reducing penalty exposure, simplifying compliance management, and ensuring your portfolio is defensible before regulators intervene.

What the 2026 Federal Refrigerant Management Update Requires

Under the 2026 Federal Expansion:

  • Systems ≥ 15 lbs of HFC refrigerant are regulated
  • Expanded leak repair thresholds and timelines apply
  • Verification testing is mandatory
  • Detailed recordkeeping and documentation are required
  • Documentation must be audit-ready at all times
  • Civil penalties can exceed $50,000 per day per violation

 

The regulatory burden has increased, and operators bear the liability.

Compliance expert at desk on computer reviewing regulations

What California Refrigerant Compliance Requires in 2026

As of January 1, 2026:

  • CARB Refrigerant Management Program (≥ 50 lbs high-GWP refrigerant)
  • Mandatory registration
  • Annual reporting
  • Leak repair timelines
  • Five-year record retention
  • SCAQMD layered enforcement in Southern California

 

California operators must comply with both state and federal regulations simultaneously.

What the 2026 Washington Refrigerant Management Rules Require

 

As of January 1, 2026, Washington state regulations  WAC 173-443 now require medium facilities to:

  • Register qualifying systems (200–1,499 lbs; GWP >150)
  • Document leak events and repairs
  • Retain records for at least three years
  • Submit annual compliance reports
  • Pay annual program fees when invoiced

 

This is no longer future guidance. It is enforceable compliance.

Why Businesses Choose CoolSys Refrigerant Management Solution

CoolSys delivers a centralized compliance management framework designed for complex portfolios.

Complete asset inventory and digital refrigerant tracking

State and federal registration management

Annual reporting oversight

Leak repair documentation review

ESG and sustainability reporting integration

Audit response and regulator communication coordination

The CoolSys compliance team identifies compliance gaps before regulators do.

Who We Serve

CoolSys manages the refrigerant compliance program for some of the largest brands, including:

Unsure If Your Portfolio Is Fully Compliant?

Federal thresholds have changed. State enforcement is increasing.
A missed registration or undocumented leak can trigger costly penalties.

We’ll assess your assets, identify regulatory gaps, and provide a clear, defensible path to compliance—before regulators do.

How the CoolSys California Refrigerant Management Program Works

Step 1:

Exposure Assessment

Certified technicians inventory assets. Our compliance team evaluates federal and state applicability, thresholds, and documentation status.

Step 2:

Registration & Digital Documentation

We complete required registrations and centralize refrigerant records into a structured, defensible system.

Step 3:

Ongoing Compliance Management

We manage reporting deadlines, monitor leak thresholds, review documentation, and provide year-round audit readiness support.

Centralized Compliance. Reduced Risk. Audit Readiness.

CoolSys provides structured oversight so your facilities stay compliant without operational distraction with:

Stay compliant with federal and state refrigerant regulations. Manual refrigerant management is high-risk and unsustainable.

With CoolSys, your compliance position becomes defensible and deadline-driven.

Important Statistics

Per day, per violation, under the Clean Air Act

$ 0 K+

Maximum time to repair a threshold leak

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Federal tracking threshold for HFC systems

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Frequently Asked Questions​

As of January 1, 2026, systems containing ≥ 15 lbs of HFC refrigerant fall under expanded EPA leak repair and recordkeeping requirements.

No. Operators must comply with both federal and applicable state regulations simultaneously.

California (CARB RMP) and Washington (WAC 173-443) have additional state-level requirements beyond federal mandates.

Civil penalties under federal law can reach tens of thousands of dollars per day per violation. State penalties may apply separately.

Through centralized asset inventory, digital tracking, registration management, reporting oversight, and audit support.

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