One of the reasons for this apprehension may be the in keeping up with the ever-evolving federal regulations, state building codes, and safety standards that support the emergence of low- GWP refrigerants..

Big changes are coming to HVAC industry, as of January 1, 2023, Department of Energy's efficiency requirements go into effect for all manufactured residential and commercial air conditioners and heat pumps.

The HVACR industry is transitioning away from high- GWP, nonflammable refrigerants, such as R-404A and R-410A, to low- GWP alternatives R-290, and flammability refrigerants.