Key Takeaways & Next Steps
Our 2022 Sustainable Refrigeration Summit showcased insights on the latest regulatory and industry trends from leading food retailers, industry experts, and policymakers. Watch the session recordings on the platform here.
Check out our TOP 5 Summit takeaways below:
1. Existing stores need more solutions
For many retailers, natural refrigerants are becoming the standard for new stores. But existing stores, which represent the largest emissions reduction opportunity, remain the greatest challenge to transitioning away from HFCs.
2. Ongoing innovation is needed
Throughout the Summit, expert retailers highlighted a variety of innovative plans and strategies to transition away from HFCs and meet regulatory timelines. No single solution will meet the needs of all retailers.
3. Technician shortage is the limiting factor
In every session, the issue of the technician workforce shortage was raised as a critical barrier to the transition away from HFCs. Even if every other challenge slowing the transition was removed, we do not currently have the service and installation workforce to meet regulatory timelines.
4. Effective policies are a key solution
While increasing regulatory pressures at the state and federal levels are driving the transition away from HFCs, effective policies can enable a swift and successful transition by offsetting upfront costs, accelerating technology advances, supporting workforce development, and more.
5. Success will require collaboration
Most importantly, it was clear across the summit that solutions to these challenges will require a coordinated effort across all stakeholder groups. NASRC is leading that effort together with our members and partners. Contact us to get involved.
Missed a session?
Session recordings & slide decks will be available on the platform through November 25th!
