Low-GWP Refrigerants: Finding a Regulatory Path Forward

For the past several years, commercial refrigeration stakeholders in the United States have been closely monitoring regulatory efforts to phase down the use of high-global warming potential (GWP) hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants.

At Copeland, we’re developing a wide range of refrigeration technologies that will help companies to comply with emerging regulations, meet their sustainability objectives, and choose a path forward that aligns with their long-term operational preferences. Providing insights on alternative Low-GWP refrigerants is one of the ways Copeland is helping companies meet their goals.

Discover the Total Cost of Ownership of Next-Generation Refrigeration

Understanding the total cost of ownership of next-generation refrigeration

As the refrigeration industry undergoes a significant transition, Copeland’s latest white paper evaluates the total cost of ownership (TCO) for emerging, low-GWP refrigerant systems. With detailed insights into system first costs, energy efficiency across diverse climates, and sustainability impacts, this comprehensive study helps retailers make informed decisions for their long-term refrigeration needs.

Download the white paper to explore the latest in refrigeration technology and gain insights to drive innovation and efficiency in your business.

Low-GWP Refrigerant Options for EPA Regulations

Evaluating Lower-GWP Refrigerants

The food retail, foodservice and industrial cooling industries are in the midst of a momentous transition in their refrigeration system architectures. In an era driven by historic regulatory activity and the necessity to deploy sustainable systems, the number of refrigeration options available to these operators seems to be growing exponentially.

To get to what many call the “end game” of achieving compliance and meeting corporate sustainability objectives, more businesses are looking at systems based on environmentally friendly refrigerants to help them achieve these goals. Click below to view Copeland's 'Alternative Refrigerant Options for a New Decade' publication, to learn how lower-GWP systems are forging a path to the future of refrigeration.

Global Sustainability with Refrigeration Tank

Pathway to Lower-GWP Refrigeration

It’s apparent that the global movement toward environmentally friendly refrigeration systems is more than a temporary trend. For more than a decade, component manufacturers, OEMs, contractors and end users have been developing and introducing technologies based on refrigerants that offer lower global warming potential (GWP).

Regardless of what’s driving your future refrigeration strategy, Copeland is developing technologies to address a full spectrum of refrigeration considerations — from small to large retail formats, low GWP to very low-GWP refrigerants, and distributed to centralized architectures.

Low-GWP Refrigeration Sustainable Development

Regulatory Insights for Low-GWP Refrigeration

Like many stakeholders in the commercial refrigeration industry, keeping track of the dynamic regulatory climate is extremely important. From making refrigerant decisions and selecting next-generation equipment to plan for compliance and meeting sustainability goals, many companies are basing some of their most important decisions on these developments.

If you’re a potential owner or operator of a next-generation refrigeration system, it’s important to understand the performance characteristics and safety considerations of these emerging alternative refrigerant technologies. Whether you’re evaluating carbon dioxide (R-744), propane (R-290), lower-GWP HFCs or new A2L alternatives, Copeland can help you to select the most optimum technology for your application and your future.