In part two of our summary of The CARB Final Regulation Order, we will be reviewing the latest information regarding the use of refrigerants in equipment moving forward in California.
Hudson is excited to hear about OEMs starting to use lower GWP refrigerants, as well as reclaimed refrigerants in their equipment. These lower GWP refrigerants have a positive impact on the circular economy and can help combat the negative affects high GWP refrigerants have on global warming potential.
Hudson Technologies is looking forward to assisting with this transition, to help protect the environment!
Latest Information Regarding Equipment and Prohibited Substances
End-Use and Prohibited Substances
NEW Air Conditioning Equipment, Stationary
Air Conditioning Equipment
Room/wall/window air conditioning equipment, PTACs, PTHPs, portable air conditioning equipment, and residential dehumidifiers (new)
Refrigerants with a GWP of 750 or greater
Prohibited as of January 1, 2023
Air Conditioning Equipment
Other air conditioning (new) equipment, residential and non-residential
Refrigerants with a GWP of 750 or greater
Prohibited as of January 1, 2025
Air Conditioning Equipment
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system (new)
Refrigerants with a GWP of 750 or greater
Prohibited as of January 1, 2026
Chillers – Air Conditioning
Chillers (new)
Refrigerants with a GWP of 750 or greater
Prohibited as of January 1, 2024
Chillers – Industrial Process Refrigeration
Chillers (new) designed for chilled fluid leaving the chiller at temperatures > +35°F (2 °C)
Refrigerants with a GWP of 750 or greater
Prohibited as of January 1, 2024
Chillers – Industrial Process Refrigeration
Chillers (new) designed for chilled fluid leaving the chiller at temperatures ≤ +35°F (2 °C) and > -10°F (-23 °C)
Refrigerants with a GWP of 1,500 or greater
Prohibited as of January 1, 2024
Chillers – Industrial Process Refrigeration
Chillers (new) designed for chilled fluid leaving the chiller at temperatures ≤ -10°F (-23°C) and > -58 °F (-50 °C)
Refrigerants with a GWP of 2,200 or greater
Prohibited as of January 1, 2024
New Refrigeration Equipment, Stationary (in New Facilities)
Cold Storage Warehouses
Refrigeration equipment (new), containing more than 50 pounds refrigerant
Refrigerants with a GWP of 150 or greater
Prohibited as of January 1, 2022
Ice Rinks
Refrigeration Equipment (new), containing more than 50 pounds refrigerant and Chillers (new)
Refrigerants with a GWP of 150 or greater
Prohibited as of January 1, 2024
Industrial Process Refrigeration excluding Chillers
Refrigeration equipment (new), containing more than 50 pounds refrigerant
Refrigerants with a GWP of 150 or greater
Prohibited as of January 1, 2022
Other Refrigeration
Refrigeration equipment (new), containing more than 50 pounds refrigerant
Refrigerants with a GWP of 150 or greater
Prohibited as of January 1, 2022
New Refrigeration Equipment, Stationary (in Existing Facilities)
Ice Rinks
Refrigeration Equipment (new), containing more than 50 pounds refrigerant and Chillers (new)
Refrigerants with a GWP of 750 or greater
Prohibited as of January 1, 2024
Industrial Process
Refrigeration excluding Chillers
Refrigeration equipment (new), containing more than 50 pounds refrigerant
Refrigerants with a GWP of 2,200 or greater
Prohibited as of January 1, 2022
For the full Final Regulation Order click here, https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2020/hfc2020/frorevised.pdf
For more information on CARB please visit their site, https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/homepage
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