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Transitioning to Low-GWP Alternatives in Commercial Refrigeration

This fact sheet provides current information on low global warming potential (GWP) alternative refrigerants to high-GWP hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) for use in commercial refrigeration equipment. HFCs are powerful greenhouse gases (GHGs) with GWPs hundreds to thousands of times more potent per pound than carbon dioxide (CO2); however, more low-GWP alternatives are becoming available.

  • Transitioning to Low-GWP Alternatives in Commercial Refrigeration (pdf) (970.69 KB)

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Last updated on November 18, 2024
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