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globalFACT Statement on the Passage of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020

globalFACT applauds the passage of the ‘‘American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020,’’ which details a federal phasedown schedule for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) with high global warming potential (GWP).

An Expert’s Take on So-Called “Naturals”: Future of Refrigerants

Simply put: no refrigerant can be dismissed outright. Even the most ardent promoters of so-called “natural” refrigerants are willing to countenance refrigerants with GWPs up to 250 where TEWI values suggest this is warranted.

FACT CHECK: TFA does not bioconcentrate in the ecosystem

"The current and estimated future concentrations of TFA and its salts resulting from degradation of HCFCs, HFCs, and HFOs do not pose any known significant risk to human or ecosystem health."

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What’s the Big Deal about Hydrocarbon Charge Sizes?

As the HVACR industry takes on the responsibility of designing equipment with a lower overall impact on the environment, the use of highly flammable hydrocarbons (Class 3) in refrigerating appliances is one of the solutions being considered.

Global HVACR Industry Will Continue to Improve with Each Generation

Is there anything out there that is actually future-proof? The short answer is a definitive no. The long answer is a bit more complicated.

Refrigerant Realities: Six Things You Need to Know

Industry professionals everywhere are grappling with an overabundance of information about changing technologies and regulations.