Refrigerant Resources
U.S. Climate Alliance Regulation and Legislation Tracking (Updated May 17, 2021)
State Regulations or Legislation including drafts
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HFC Commitment
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General HFC Emmision Phasedown
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SNAP Rules 20 & 21
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Considering Additional HFC reductions
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Labeling/Recordkeeping/Disclosure/Reporting
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Draft Legislation
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Passed Legislation
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Started Rulemaking Process
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Final Regulation in place
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California
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40% Reduction vs 2013 by 2030
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Disclosure & Record-keeping Requirements (In effect)
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Colorado
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Climate Alliance goal: 26-28% reduction vs 2005 by 2025
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TBD
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Connecticut
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Climate Alliance goal: 26-28% reduction vs 2005 by 2025
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TBD
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Delaware
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26-28% reduction vs 2005 by 2025
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Labeling & Disclosure Requirements (Proposed)
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Hawaii
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Climate Alliance goal: 26-28% reduction vs 2005 by 2025
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Labeling & Disclosure Requirements (Proposed)
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Maine
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Climate Alliance goal: 26-28% reduction vs 2005 by 2025
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TBD
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Maryland
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26-28% reduction vs 2005 by 2025
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Disclosure, Recordkeeping, Reporting Requirements (Proposed)
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Massachusetts
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25% GHG Emission Reduction by 2020
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TBD
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New Jersey
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40% Reduction vs 2018 by 2035
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Disclosure Requirements (In effect)
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New York
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20% Reduction by 2030
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Disclosure and Record keeping (Proposed)
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Oregon
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Climate Alliance goal: 26-28% reduction vs 2005 by 2025
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Disclosure, Recordkeeping, & Reporting (Proposed)
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Pennsylvania
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26-28% reduction vs 2005 by 2025
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TBD
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Rhode Island
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26-28% reduction vs 2005 by 2025
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TBD
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Vermont
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40% Reduction vs 2013 by 2030
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None
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Virginia
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Climate Alliance goal: 26-28% reduction vs 2005 by 2025
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None
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Washington
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20% Reduction by 2030
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Reporting Requirements (In effect) Labeling and Disclosure (Proposed)
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AHRI is monitoring other Climate Alliance states:
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Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Wisconsin
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SNAP State Effective Dates - Refrigeration Equipment
SNAP State Effective Dates - Foams
State Rulemakings
California
California adopted SB 1013 enacting vacated portions of EPA’s SNAP Rules 20 and 21, and prohibiting certain HFCs in aerosol propellants, chillers, foam, and stationary refrigeration end-uses. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is also developing a rulemaking with additional HFC emissions reduction measures for chillers, stationary air conditioning equipment and stationary refrigeration equipment. CARB presented the proposals and draft regulatory text during a public workshop on January 30, 2020 and on July 22, 2020. The proposed regulation order was approved by the CARB Board on December 10, 2020.
Colorado
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Air Pollution Control Division (the Division) adopted Regulation 22: Colorado Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Emission Reduction Requirements to the Air Quality Control Commission during its May 2020 meeting as part of its rulemaking process to implement Senate Bill 19-096, Senate Bill 19-181, House Bill 19-1261, and Senate Bill 19-236 for a potential greenhouse gas emissions reporting rule and potential greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies addressing hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions. This regulation is intended to enact vacated portions of EPA’s SNAP Rules 20 and 21, prohibiting certain HFCs in aerosol propellants, chillers, foam, and stationary refrigeration end-uses.
- Regulating Body: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- Stated Goal: Implement Senate Bill 19-096, Senate Bill 19-181, House Bill 19-1261 and Senate Bill 19-236
- Legislation: Senate Bill 19-096, Senate Bill 19-181, House Bill 19-1261, and Senate Bill 19-236
- Regulation in Effect: Proposed Regulatory Language Regulation Number 22: Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Hydrofluorocarbons Emission Reduction
- Prohibitions based on use of prohibited substance, including manufacture, sale, lease, rent, or installation
- Rulemakings in Progress: None
Connecticut
Connecticut has announced that DEEP will begin rulemaking process to develop regulations to adopt the 2015 and 2016 changes to the federal Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) regarding HFCs, likely modeled after Cal SNAP. CT is still in the early stages of HFC rulemaking and does not have a specific timeline established.
Delaware
Delaware is in the final stages of its rulemaking to enact vacated portions of EPA’s SNAP Rules 20 and 21, prohibiting certain HFCs in aerosol propellants, chillers, foam, and stationary refrigeration end-uses.
Hawaii
House Bill 2492 proposes to implement EPA SNAP Rules 20 and 21 in Hawaii prohibiting certain HFCs in aerosol propellants, chillers, foam, and stationary refrigeration end-uses.
Maine
On February 18, Representative Tucker (D-050) introduced Maine HP 1505—legislation related to the phase down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) – at the request of Maine Governor Janet Mills. The bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate regulations limiting the use of HFCs. Governor Mills announced introduction of the legislation on the same day Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker launched similar regulatory initiatives to phase down HFCs.
- Regulating Body: Department of Environmental Protection
- Stated Goal: Same as Climate Alliance
- Legislation: Proposed HP 1505
- Regulation in effect: None
- Rulemakings in progress: None
Maryland
Maryland finalized its rulemaking to enact vacated portions of EPA’s SNAP Rules 20 and 21, prohibiting certain HFCs in aerosol propellants, chillers, foam, and stationary refrigeration end-uses.
Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is in the early stages of its rulemaking to adopt vacated portions of SNAP Rules 20 and 21 and to introduce a Refrigerant Management Program for refrigeration equipment with 50 pounds or more of refrigerant as seen in California. AHRI participated in one of MassDEP’s initial stakeholder meetings and provided substantial feedback. MassDEP plans to propose regulations by the end of 2020 to be included in their 2030 Climate Plan.
New Jersey
On January 21, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) signed into law A-5583/S-3919, legislation prohibiting the sale, lease, rent, or installation of certain equipment or products containing HFCs or other greenhouses gases in the state of New Jersey and requiring manufacturers to disclose HFCs and substitutes in their products. The final bill was amended to allow for the use of completeness letters in New Jersey following approval from the Department of Environmental Protection.
- Regulating Body: Department of Environmental Protection
- Stated Goal: 40% reduction vs. 2018 by 2035
- Legislation:
- A 4775 establishes a Statewide hydrofluorocarbon emission limit and requires DEP to establish hydrofluorocarbon emissions monitoring and reporting program.
- A-5583/S-3919 implements SNAP Rules 20 and 21 in the State of New Jersey.
- Regulation in effect: None
- Prohibitions based on use of prohibited substance, including sale, lease, rent, or installation
- Rulemakings in progress: None
New York
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) proposes to create a new 6 NYCRR Part 494, Hydrofluorocarbon Standards and Reporting, that would enact vacated portions of EPA’s SNAP Rules 20 and 21 prohibiting certain HFCs in aerosol propellants, chillers, foam, and stationary refrigeration end-uses.
Oregon
On January 27, Oregon Representative Julie Fahey (D-14) introduced House Bill 4024, which directs the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to develop regulations implementing EPA SNAP Rules 20 and 21 in Oregon.
Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced that it is preparing to regulate hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). As part of the regulatory process related to HFCs, DEM will hold workshops with manufacturers and other stakeholders this spring to discuss the proposed regulatory changes. The Department announced regulations in April 2021 to phase down these chemicals over time and replace them with less harmful alternatives. The DEM stated that the proposed regulations will be substantially consistent with those being developed by Massachusetts, Maine, and other United States Climate Alliance states to adopt vacated portions of U.S. EPA SNAP Rules 20 and 21.
- Regulating Body: Department of Environmental Management
- Stated Goal: Same as U.S. Climate Alliance
- Legislation: None
- Regulation in effect: None
- Prohibitions based on manufacture date
- Rulemakings in progress:
Texas
The Legislature of the State of Texas introduced legislation that would establish regulations for hydrofluorocarbons under the Texas Clean Air Act. The proposed legislation is substantially consistent with those being developed by other Climate Alliance states to adopt vacated portions of U.S. EPA SNAP Rules 20 and 21.
- Regulating Body: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- Stated Goal: Same as U.S. Climate Alliance
- Legislation: SB 125
- Regulation in effect: None
- Rulemakings in progress: None
Vermont
The Vermont State Legislature passed S 30 and the bill was signed into law by the Governor on June 17, 2019, implementing the requirements of SNAP Rules 20 and 21. The bill does not include labeling and disclosure requirements. The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources is also taking steps to prepare for the development of rules pursuant to Act 65 (2019): An act relating to the regulation of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Act 65 requires ANR to adopt rules to establish a schedule for the phasedown of the use of HFCs in Vermont.
- Regulating Body: Agency of Natural Resources
- Stated Goal: 40% reduction vs. 2013 by 2030
- Legislation: S. 30
- Rulemaking: None
- Regulation: HFC Rulemaking pursuant to Act 65 (2019)
- Prohibitions based on manufacture date
Virginia
The Virginia State Legislature passed HB30 and the bill was signed into law by the Governor on May 21, 2020, implementing the requirements of SNAP Rules 20 and 21. The bill does not include labeling and disclosure requirements.
- Regulating Body: Department of Environmental Quality
- Stated Goal: Prohibit the sale, lease, rent, installation or entry into commerce any products or equipment that uses HFCs as restricted in Appendix U and Appendix V of Subpart G of 40 C.F.R. Part 82 (SNAP 20 and 21).
- Legislation: HB30
Washington
On November 21, 2019, the Washington State Legislature passed an emergency rulemaking that requires manufacturers, importers, and distributors to notify the agency of the status of each product class utilizing HFCs or other substitutes restricted by the legislation starting on December 31, 2019. On December 10, 2020, the Department of Ecology (Ecology) adopted a permanent rulemaking to address the labeling and disclosure requirements and the implementation of the requirements of SNAP Rules 20 and 21. This labeling rule also modifies the prohibition date for the new and existing vending machine end-use category from January 1, 2020, to January 1, 2022.
Other Climate Alliance States
- Illinois
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
Climate Alliance
The United States Climate Alliance is a bipartisan group of U.S. states that have pledged to uphold the 2016 Paris Agreement on climate change within their borders. The goal of the Alliance is to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions 26-28 percent from 2005 levels by 2025 and to meet or exceed the targets of the U.S. Clean Power Plan (a 32 percent reduction of CO2 emissions by 2030).
http://www.usclimatealliance.org/
Federal Resources
GreenChill Program
The GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership is an EPA cooperative alliance with the supermarket industry and other stakeholders to promote advanced technologies, strategies, and practices that reduce refrigerant charges and emissions of ozone-depleting substances and greenhouse gases.
Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada regulates refrigerants at the national level in Canada. In 2017, Canada ratified the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol and published Regulations Amending the Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations (the Amendments) in Part II of the Canada Gazette on Wednesday October 18, 2017. Regulations came into force on April 18, 2018. The Amendments establish a phase-down of HFC consumption from an established baseline. The phase down begins in 2019 with a 10 percent reduction in consumption with further reduction steps in 2024, 2029 and 2034 in order to achieve an 85 percent reduction in HFC consumption by 2036.
The Amendments also introduce prohibitions, by specific dates, on the manufacture and import of certain products and equipment that contain, or are designed to contain, HFCs and HFC blends, with a global warming potential (GWP) above a specific limit. Depending on the different types of products within each sector, different dates for their prohibitions apply. In addition to information in the chart, below, refrigerants in foams with a GWP 150 are banned after January 1, 2021.
AHRI Products Containing or Designed to Contain an HFC Used as a Refrigerant
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Item
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Product
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Use
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Date
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Global Warming Potential (GWP) Limit of Refrigerant Used in Product
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1
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Stand-alone medium-temperature refrigeration system: self-contained refrigeration system with components that are integrated within its structure and that is designed to maintain an internal temperature ≥ 0°C
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(a) Commercial or industrial
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January 1, 2020
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1,400
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2
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Stand-alone low-temperature refrigeration system: self-contained refrigeration system with components that are integrated within its structure and that is designed to maintain an internal temperature < 0°C but < -50°C
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(a) Commercial or industrial
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January 1, 2020
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1,500
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3
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Centralized refrigeration system: refrigeration system with a cooling evaporator in the refrigerated space connected to a compressor rack located in a machinery room and to a condenser located outdoors, and that is designed to maintain an internal temperature at ≥ -50°C
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Commercial or industrial
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January 1, 2020
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2,200
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4
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condensing unit: refrigeration system with at a cooling evaporator in the refrigerated space connected to a compressor and condenser unit that are located in a different location, and that is designed to maintain an internal temperature at ≥ -50°C
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Commercial or industrial
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January 1, 2020
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2,200
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5
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chiller: refrigeration or air-conditioning system that has a compressor, an evaporator and a secondary coolant, other than an absorption chiller
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Commercial or industrial
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January 1, 2025
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750
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6
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mobile refrigeration system: refrigeration system that is normally attached to or installed in, or operates in or with a means of transportation
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Commercial or industrial
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January 1, 2025
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2,200
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Safe Refrigerant Transition Task Force Webpage
AHRI’s Safe Refrigerant Transition Task Force (SRTTF) has been formed to address every step of the supply chain in the safe refrigerant transition to low global warming potential refrigerants. The task force comprises AHRI members and stakeholders employed with contractors, government agencies, the fire service, unions, training organizations and other businesses. For background, resources, updates, and upcoming meetings, click,here.
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