Biden-Harris Administration Advances Latest Actions to Address Climate-Damaging HFC Emissions and Boost American Leadership on Safer, More Efficient Technologies

Summary:

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced new actions to phase down climate-damaging hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. The EPA has released a final rule to accelerate the transition to more efficient and climate-safe technologies in new refrigeration, heating, and cooling systems, and a proposed rule to better manage and reuse existing HFCs. These actions aim to reduce HFC emissions by 40% starting in 2024 and 85% by 2036, while promoting American leadership on safer and more efficient technologies. The measures are expected to provide an additional $4.5 billion in estimated savings for industry and consumers, while supporting good-paying American manufacturing jobs.