Be Ready for…Phase 2 Stage 2 of the R-22 Phaseout Schedule January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011

E.P.A. Allowance and Allocation

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has issued its final HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon) Allowance and Allocation ruling, which limits production and/or importation of R-22. Following the EPA ruling, prices of refrigerant R-22 began to climb. The supply of R-22 in the U.S. is strictly controlled. The demand for R-22 in the U.S. is increasing as result of the implemented 13 SEER energy requirement on air conditioning equipment. Raw materials, manufacturing and energy costs are also rising and these too contribute to the increased prices.

E.P.A. HCFC Phaseout Schedule
Phase 1 2004 35% Overall Consumption Reduction* from prior year

Phase 2 Stage 1 2010 75% Overall Consumption Reduction* from prior year

Phase 2 Stage 2 2011 An additional 10% Consumption Reduction* from prior year

Phase 2 Stage 3 2012 An additional 10% Consumption Reduction* from prior year

Phase 2 Stage 4 2013 An additional 10% Consumption Reduction* from prior year

Phase 2 Stage 5 2014 An additional 10% Consumption Reduction* from prior year

Phase 3 2015 90% Overall Consumption Reduction* from prior year

Phase 4 2020 STOP R-22 PRODUCTION

*Consumption is calculated by the following formula: consumption = production plus imports minus exports.

Partner with RemTec International-
Buy Back and Recovery Program- Call Patti Ellingson, Director of Wholesale Development at 419-575-9490 for more details.