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U.S. EPA Announces Final Rule Updating Safety Requirements for Ammonia Refrigeration
The latest Risk Management Program proposal elicited objections from five industry trade groups.
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Washington State Sets Stricter GWP Limits for Refrigerants in New Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Systems
New commercial refrigeration equipment cannot use refrigerants exceeding a GWP of 150 as of January 1, 2025.
Rhode Island Companies Using Ammonia Refrigeration Penalized by EPA for Violations of General Duty Clause
Each company agrees to additional audits and evaluations while paying roughly US$100,000 in fines for systems with less than 10,000lbs of anhydrous ammonia.
IIAR Launches Micro-Site on U.S. AIM Act
The Institute’s new Natural Refrigeration Directory lists contractors, educators, end users, engineers/consultants and manufacturers.
UPDATE: Call to Action: Natural Refrigerant Manufacturers Draft Letter and Seek Support for Last EU F-gas Regulation Trilogue
The letter details requests for policymakers and will be delivered to policymakers active on the revision of the EU F-gas Regulation in September and October 2023.
Global Online Database ‘Cool Technologies’ Seeks Examples of R717-Based Products and Installations
The Cool Technologies website aims to provide references to energy-efficient equipment that does not rely on f-gases.
EIA Cites Rising Emissions of Ozone-Depleting Gases and HFC-23
The NGO calls for action by Montreal Protocol to address feedstocks and by-products.
California to Prohibit Sale of High-GWP HFCs from 2033
From January 1, 2033, the GWP of refrigerants entering the Californian market must not exceed 750.
EU Releases Proposed F-Gas Regulation, Opening Doors for Ammonia
But the EIA believes the proposal is not aggressive enough with bans of new HFC-based refrigeration, heat pump and air-conditioning equipment.
IIAR Releases Latest Version of IIAR 2 Safety Standard for Ammonia Refrigeration
Model code bodies defer to IIAR 2 for ammonia refrigeration safety.