The NASRC has released the Refrigerant Transition Hub

The new resource is intended to aid in navigating the AIM Act’s regulatory changes.

The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC), an environmental nonprofit dedicated to advancing climate-friendly natural refrigerants in supermarkets, has released a free refrigerant transition hub to assist in navigating regulatory changes brought about by the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM). The AIM Act, passed in 2020, directs the EPA to reduce HFC refrigerant greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2036.

“HFC regulations from the AIM Act and several states are pressuring [food] retailers to transition to climate-friendly refrigerants,” said Danielle Wright, executive director of NASRC. “Retailers need neutral information to help them make the right decisions. NASRC works in partnership with the supermarket industry, so we are uniquely positioned to identify the gaps in available resources.”

The Refrigerant Transition Hub includes the following resources:

• HFC Policy Tracker – An interactive map that assists in navigating the complex regulatory system by tracking the most recent federal and state policies.
• Natural Refrigerants in Supermarkets Factsheet – An overview of why natural refrigerants in supermarkets are one of the most impactful and cost-effective climate solutions.
• Nat Ref Tech Library – A comprehensive collection of presentations on the most recent natural refrigerant technologies.

As new legislation is enacted by state and federal governments, NASRC will continue to evolve the Hub.