EPA Sets Stricter Limits on Potent Greenhouse Gases Used in Refrigeration

The EPA is imposing a 40% reduction in hydrofluorocarbons starting in 2024, aligning with a global phaseout.
Over 130 countries, including the U.S., have signed an agreement to reduce HFC use and production by 2036.
The new EPA rule aims to cut emissions from refrigerators, air conditioners and other cooling equipment sold in the U.S.
HFCs are thousands of times more potent than carbon dioxide and contribute significantly to global warming.
The Biden administration sees the HFC reductions as positive for both climate action and U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.