EPA Extends Compliance Date for Ban on Some HFCs in A/C and Heat Pumps
EPA is extending the compliance date for an upcoming ban on residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pump systems that exceed product-specific limits on the use of hydrofluorocarbons (see 2310240040). The Dec. 26 interim final rule allows one additional year, until Jan. 1, 2026, “solely for the installation of new residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pump systems using components manufactured or imported” before 2025, EPA said. “EPA is promulgating this action to mitigate the potential for significant stranded inventory in this subsector,” the agency said.
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The interim final rule also clarifies “residential ice makers are not included in the household refrigerator and freezer subsector under the Technology Transitions Rule and are not subject to the restrictions for that subsector,” EPA said. Comments on the interim final rule are due by Feb. 9.