New York HFC Ban Now in Effect: Industry Impacts

New York HFC Ban Now in Effect: Industry Impacts

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has finalized a number of regulations that put restrictions on the refrigerants and refrigerant-bearing equipment allowed to be sold in New York.  These regulations and phase-out requirements went into effect on January 9, 2025.

Important Changes to Note:

• Refrigerants with a GWP100 of 2200 or greater are affected by these new regulations.
  • R422B has a GWP100 of 2526.
  • HVAC Distributors will no longer sell R422B in the state of New York as of January 9, 2025.
• Although R422B will no longer be sold in New York, R22 will still be available at our New York locations.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What is GWP100?
  • This is generally referred to as “GWP” (Global Warming Potential).
  • The New York DEC uses two different methods to calculate the Global Warming Potential.
    • One is the generally accepted “GWP,” which they call “GWP100.”
    • Another is a separate calculation resulting in a different number, which they call “GWP20.”
  • As an example, the “GWP100” (GWP) for R32 is 675, and the “GWP20” for R32 is 2530.
• Is R410A affected?
  • Yes. It’s covered in the new regulations, and the GWP100 is 2088.
  • The ban on refrigerants with a GWP100 between 1500 and 2200 takes effect January 1, 2030.
• Is R32 affected?
  • Yes. It’s covered in the new regulations, and the GWP100 is 675, and GWP20 is 2530.
  • The ban on refrigerants with a GWP100 less than 750, and a GWP20 over 1600 takes effect January 1, 2040.
• Is R22 affected?
  • Yes. It’s covered in the new regulations, and the GWP100 is 1810.
  • The ban on refrigerants with a GWP100 between 1500 and 2200 takes effect January 1, 2030.

For more information, read the Part 494 Rule and supporting documents.

If you have additional questions about the New York refrigerant sale restrictions, please reach out to your HVAC Distributors, Inc Account Manager.