Johnson Controls Selects R-454B for New Ducted HVAC Equipment and Air-Cooled Scroll Chillers
MILWAUKEE — After extensive research, testing, and evaluation, Johnson Controls, a global provider of smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has selected R-454B, a lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, to replace R-410A in its ducted residential and commercial unitary products as well as air-cooled scroll chillers. Systems using the new refrigerant will be available for Johnson Controls, YORK®, Luxaire®, Coleman®, Champion®, TempMaster®, Fraser-Johnston®, Guardian®, Evcon™, and Quantech® branded products in North America as well as specific international markets where codes are in alignment.
This decision was made as the HVAC industry is preparing to phase out high-GWP refrigerants, such as R-410A, which are now being formally addressed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the recently passed American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act[1]. The AIM Act directs the EPA to phase down U.S. hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) production and use by approximately 85% over the next 15 years.