US HFC phase-down: alternative refrigerants for commercial refrigeration

2022 marks the start of new HFC regulatory requirements in the US. An online tool is available that presents alternative refrigerants for commercial refrigeration.
 
The American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act was enacted by the US Congress on 27th December 2020. The AIM Act directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by: phasing down production and consumption, maximising reclamation and minimising releases from equipment, and facilitating the transition to next-generation technologies through sector-based restrictions.