TLDREPA is banning the production and import of commercial HVAC systems using high-GWP refrigerants like R-410A starting January 1, 2025, with all installations of legacy stock prohibited after Januar…
Published by Alex P.
TLDRThe article notes that none of the recent news stories directly cover HVAC regulatory changes or compliance impacts from agencies like the EPA, DOE, or ASHRAE, focusing instead on pricing, supply…
Published by David N.
TLDRThe Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act (H.R. 4626) changes how HVAC equipment efficiency standards are set and enforced by the DOE, requiring more frequent reviews and stricter cost-b…
Published by HVAC365 Editorial
TLDREPA will require all new residential and light commercial AC and heat pumps to use lower-GWP A2L refrigerants like R-32 or R-454B starting January 1, 2025, replacing R-410A.There is no EPA mandate…
Published by Chris L.
TLDRStarting January 1, 2026, new HVAC and refrigeration systems cannot use high-GWP refrigerants like R-404A and must switch to low-GWP alternatives such as A2L refrigerants (R-454A, R-454C, R-455A).…
Published by Alex P.
TLDRFederal regulations are phasing out the use of high-global warming potential refrigerant R-410A in HVAC systems, replacing it with mildly flammable A2L alternatives like R-454B and R-32 starting i…
Published by James T.
TLDRStarting January 1, 2026, the EPA lowers the refrigerant threshold from 50 to 15 pounds for HFC systems with high global warming potential, expanding federal oversight significantly.This change me…
Published by Sarah C.
TLDRNew U.S. EPA rules ban the installation of new residential and light commercial AC and heat pump systems using high-GWP refrigerants like R-410A after January 1, 2026, with manufacturing or import…
Published by David N.
TLDRStarting January 1, 2025, new HVAC equipment using high-GWP refrigerants like R-410A will be banned, with full phaseout and stricter leak and reporting rules beginning January 1, 2026.HVAC profess…
Published by Alex P.
TLDRMultiple major HVAC manufacturers are implementing price increases of 2.5% to 11% starting February 2026, driven by rising costs of copper, steel, labor, and new refrigerant requirements.These hik…
Published by James T.
TLDRStarting January 2026, all new central AC and commercial HVAC systems must use low-GWP A2L refrigerants like R-32 and R-454B, according to EPA and DOE regulations.A2L refrigerants are not compatib…
Published by Sarah C.
tldrStarting January 1, 2026, all new commercial HVAC equipment must use low-GWP refrigerants like R-454B and R-32, replacing higher-GWP options such as R-410A.The AIM Act lowers leak inspection and r…
Published by Alex P.
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