Refrigerant Transition Hub

Check out our free refrigerant transition hub, created to help retailers navigate from high global warming HFCs to climate-friendly natural refrigerants.

Passed in 2020, the federal AIM Act authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to phase down hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2036. Simultaneously, several states have passed—or are working to pass—state-level HFC regulations. With help from our members, we have created a free refrigerant transition hub to help retailers navigate these changes. 

This hub, like HFC regulations, is rapidly evolving, so check back often for new and updated resources.

HFC Policy Tracker | Refrigerant Alternatives | Natural Refrigerants Factsheet | Natural Refrigerant Library |
Propane Refrigerant Factsheet | CO2 Adoption Projections - Retailer Survey | Refrigerant Leak Reduction Guide | CO2 Case Study

 

Projected Growth of CO2 Systems

Learn about the projected growth for CO2 refrigeration systems between 2023-27. This document summarizes the results of an NASRC food retailer survey on the current and future demand for CO2 refrigeration systems.

 
 

 HFC Policy Tracker

Use this interactive tool to understand and navigate the complex system of refrigerant regulation. Track the latest policies at the federal and state levels.

 
 

Refrigerant Alternatives 

Summary of current and future refrigerants available for commercial refrigeration equipment, and the status of applicable codes and standards.

 
 

Natural Refrigerants
In Supermarkets Factsheet

Learn why natural refrigerants in supermarkets are one of the most impactful and cost-effective climate solutions.

 
 

Natural Refrigerant Technology Library

This resource library is the most comprehensive collection of presentations on the latest natural refrigerant technologies.

 
 

Propane Refrigerant Factsheet

Learn more about the benefits of using propane (R-290) in supermarket refrigeration systems and the next steps to accelerate the adoption of the increased charge limit into standards and building codes.

 
 

Leak Reduction Guide

This guide outlines information gathered from NASRC retailer members on the major sources of refrigerant leaks in existing refrigeration systems as well as proposed equipment specification measures to resolve these issues.

 
 

CO2 Case Study

This case study compared costs, energy performance, and total emissions of a new CO2 Transcritical system and existing HFC system in Sacramento, California.

 

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