Clarity on the EPA’s Mandatory Leak Inspections

Curious about how the EPA’s proposed leak inspection rules under the AIM Act compare to the existing Section 608 mandatory leak inspection requirements? Check out RMS’s latest fact sheet!

Are You Ready for California's Refrigerant Bans?

Beginning 01/01/25 the California ban on the purchase/sale of virgin refrigerants with GWPs greater than 2,200 goes into effect. You have a few options to get ready. See “What To Do about CA Refrigerant Bans,” the latest Refrigerant Matters article! See the RMS table of CA refrigerant bans.  

Washington State Works to get the Word Out

Washington state posted a nifty postcard with the basic facts about their Refrigerant Management Program deadlines and some QR codes for more info and resources.

Some Help for Charge Size Calcs!

Have you ever looked at an appliance in your compliance records and thought, “there’s no way that charge size can be correct.” What do you do in those situations? The EPA allows you to calculate full charge sizes, but they don’t give you any guidance on how to do that. Check out this refrigerant charge size calculator on the California Air Resources Board website!

Looming Deadline for Installation of Split AC Systems!

Don't forget that the deadline to install field-installed split AC systems that use a refrigerant with a GWP ≥ 700 is 1/1/2025. The EPA extended the installation deadline to 1/1/2026 ONLY if all system components were manufactured prior to 1/1/2025. See RMS's fact sheet on the Technology Transitions Rule for more info.

See You In California?

We’ll be giving a free training on the EPA's AIM Act regulations at the NASRC Workforce Development Conference in Irwindale from

April 30 - May 2. Will we see you there? 

Need Some Help?

If you need help with these or any other topics related to refrigerant management, feel free to reach out to me (Keilly Witman). We’re a friendly bunch and happy to help!