The Montreal Protocol
With the 2016 inclusion of a global HFC phase-down, the Montreal Protocol now has two regimes to control: the ODP and GWP substances. The phase-out schedule for HCFC and the phase-down schedules for HFC can be seen in the tables below. It is worth noting that the non-A5 countries rely on baselines that are frozen already while the A5 countries have a combination of the HCFC quota (already frozen) and a HFC consumption, which has yet to come. This has triggered some speculation about the incentives for A5 counties to have an early move to low-GWP refrigerants as this would decrease their baseline.
Read the detailed overview made for the main regulations including the Montreal Protocol, the EU F-gas regulation, and the US SNAP regulation, which was turned down by federal court but again taken up in several US states.
Navigate the F-gas regulation phase-down with practical steps for compliance. Discover solutions for chillers, heat pumps, and condensing units, and gain expert insights to turn regulatory challenges into opportunities for sustainable operations by 2025 (December 2024).
With the new F-gas regulation in place a clear direction is set but still some uncertainties seem open for interpretation. We’re here to guide you in the refrigerant transition and shed light on these grey zone areas while introducing actionable solutions that lead towards a sustainable tomorrow.
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