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PFAS Action Plans
EPA is taking a proactive, cross-agency approach to address Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). The agency’s actions are found here. For additional […]
California begins process to further reduce HFC emissions
A list of known HFC phase-down activities by state is available here. Our thanks to Stephen Schaefer, Group Leader, Hoshizaki America, […]
EPA approves new refrigerants
The EPA issued a notice of new acceptable refrigerants in late October. These include R-1224yd(Z) for use in in centrifugal and positive displacement chillers, […]
Efforts to phase down HFCs expand
The U.S. Senate, California, Delaware and Massachusetts are working separately to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFC). Senators John Kennedy (R-La.) and […]
Optional, more stringent standard for plumbing devices in review
Changes to the NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standard under consideration could introduce a new, optional, lower-lead certification for endpoint plumbing devices such as faucets […]
Summary of state HFC activity available online
A list of known HFC phase-down activities by state is available here. Our thanks to Stephen Schaefer, Group Leader, Hoshizaki America, […]
Delaware sets HFC public workshop schedule
Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will host three public workshops to present the state’s proposed HFC […]
ENERGY STAR®/NAFEM discuss emerging state requirements
NAFEM met with representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Air and Radiation to discuss states’ efforts to require […]
Awaiting word from DOE
NAFEM continues to monitor for information from the DOE on updates to its Process Rule, test procedures and environmental efficiency standards.
Further support for solar R&D
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $128 million in new research and development projects to advance solar technologies in photovoltaics, concentrating […]