On May 24, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new rule that allows supermarkets to use hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial refrigeration. These HFCs are reported to be up to 1,400 times more potent than carbon dioxide as greenhouse gases. Lee Zeldin, a representative, stated that this change provides 'flexibility' to businesses.
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EPA Loosens Rules on Pollutants Used in Grocery Refrigeration
The EPA has introduced a rule permitting supermarkets to use hydrofluorocarbons in refrigeration systems until 2032. These gases are significantly more potent than carbon dioxide in terms of their greenhouse gas effect, according to the agency.
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Zeldin says EPA providing ‘flexibility’ by loosening rules for pollutants used in grocery refrigeration
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