Natural Refrigerant Options Explained
Natural Refrigerant Options Explained The AIM Act of 2020 has put forth some ambitious goals of phasing out hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants over the next 10 years. Although there are several natural alternatives that businesses can take advantage of, they all present their own benefits and challenges. Here is everything you need to know about the […]
Everything you Need to Know About the AIM Act and HFC Phasedown
The AIM Act of 2020 and the HFC phase-down are changing the refrigeration industry and will continue to present both challenges and opportunities for years to come. By embracing the requirements of the AIM Act and adapting to the evolving regulatory landscape, companies that use a large amount of refrigeration in their operations (such as […]
What the HFC Phasedown Means for Supermarket Refrigeration
What is the HFC Phasedown? On September 23, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implemented a landmark program to phase down the country’s production and use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by 85% over the next 15 years. The move is estimated to save .5 degrees celsius of global warming by 2100. This final rule implements the American […]
The HFC Phasedown and Regulatory Updates
In July 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final ruling that will reduce the production of virgin HFC refrigerants by up to 40% between 2024 – 2028. This marks the most significant decrease in HFC production and availability in U.S. history. Food retailers are among the country’s most significant users of refrigerants and […]
Industrial CO2 Refrigeration Systems, the “New” Natural Refrigerant for Large Scale Refrigeration Projects…
Bryan Beitler, Vice President Special Projects, CoolSys For many years, large scale refrigeration plants have used ammonia refrigeration systems, they are very efficient, good for high tonnage, and are widely accepted in the “industrial” refrigeration community as the standard for large cold storages and process refrigeration applications. Recent directions have offered other options for the […]
