EPA finalizes mandate to reduce emissions from refrigerators, air conditioners
By Adam Houser |September 23rd, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule aimed at reducing emissions from coolants used in refrigerators, air conditioners, aerosol propellants, and other sources. The rule specifically targets hydrofluorocarbons, also known as “HFCs” and intends to cut their use by 85% over 15 years.
This is in response to the Covid-relief bill passed by Congress in December, which contained language requiring the EPA to issue such a rule on coolant emissions. EPA claims that it will cut 4.5 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions through 2050.
The EPA also claims that the new regulation will provide $272 billion in economic benefits to the economy. Industry generally supports the move, as it will force manufacturers and consumers to purchase new chemicals.
As reported in the Wall Street Journal:
https://www.cfact.org/2021/09/23/epa-finalizes-mandate-to-reduce-emissions-from-refrigerators-air-conditioners/
