The HVACR industry anticipated a sell-through period in EPA’s final rule under the AIM Act but was surprised by a date-of-install requirement, mandating installation by January 1, 2025, for certain equipment.
Manufacturers have been preparing for the transition to low-GWP refrigerants for a number of years and are now introducing a wide range of innovative commercial refrigeration technologies.
Fifty percent of existing buildings are likely to still be in use in 2050 meaning that the current building stock must be included as part of a comprehensive decarbonization strategy.