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US EPA Revisits HFC Phasedown Rules, Shaking the Air-Conditioning Supply ChainA · FULL TRANSLATION
# EPA# HFC phasedown# refrigerants# air conditioning
Key Points
- The EPA is reviewing rules for the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons
- HFCs are the dominant refrigerant and a potent greenhouse gas
- The outcome directly affects Japanese AC makers like Daikin in the US market
Analysis
The US EPA is revisiting its HFC phasedown regulation. Refrigerant rules dictate product transitions and replacement demand in air conditioning - a major variable for Japanese makers like Daikin that lead the US market.