Petition to Ban HFC Refrigerants

Contact: Jill Notini 202.872.5955 x318 [email protected]WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 13, 2021) - The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) filed a petition with the EPA, asking the agency to ban HFC refrigerants in home comfort products. Kevin Messner, AHAM Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Relations, issued this statement:

'The home appliance industry has taken the next step in its transition to more environmentally friendly refrigerants by petitioning the EPA to ban high global warming potential (GWP) HFC refrigerants in home comfort products, such as dehumidifiers and portable and room air conditioners. AHAM is asking EPA to begin the ban of these HFCs as soon as 2023 for portable air conditioners and most room air conditioners. The home appliance industry has already transitioned out of HFC blowing agent and by next year, most refrigerators will no longer use HFC refrigerants.

'The industry is continuing its commitment to the environment by announcing this latest step to move to more environmentally friendly refrigerants. We look forward to working with EPA to expedite the approval of this petition.' Kevin Messner is AHAM's SVP, Policy & Government Relations.

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