Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this conversation, we're talking with Dave Tomicki, Refrigeration System Specialist, and Don Elliott, Technician Development Leader, both with Hussmann, about the fast-moving regulatory changes for refrigerants, particularly the AIM Act (American Innovation and Manufacturing) and new SNAP Rule 26 (Significant New Alternatives Policy) in the US and their implications on technicians, contractors, and end users around the world. They discuss the education, training, and equipment adjustments necessary to handle the changes, including increased charge limits for R290, amd new low-GWP A2L refrigerants for commercial refrigeration. In this conversation, we cover: -Overview of new refrigerant regulations: AIM Act & SNAP Rule 26 -Impact of SNAP Rule 26 (US) on the refrigeration industry -Impact of new refrigeration regulations on training technicians -Effects of SNAP Rule 26 on technicians and end users -Impact of regulation changes on refrigeration companies -How large companies are preparing for refrigeration transitions -Alleviating fears around newer refrigerants -Effects of new regulations on refrigeration equipment -Growth and potential of R290 around the world -How monoblocks work -Helping technicians learn and transition to new refrigeration technology -Technological adaptations and safety measures -Hussman Roadshow and training initiatives Helpful Links & Resources: Website: https://www.hussmann.com/ TechX by Hussmann Hussmann Roadshow Hussmann's SNAP Rule 26 & AIM Act Guide EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program Fact Sheet Get on the Supermarket Academy waitlist now! New program to supercharge your supermarket refrigeration expertise. Refrigeration Mentor on Instagram | Facebook Refrigeration Mentor YouTube Channel Refrigeration Mentor on LinkedIn Refrigeration Mentor Linktree

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