HARDI cautions about potential refrigerant supply disruptions in New York

Refrigerant

USA: Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) announced that on March 27, 2026, a New York appellate court temporarily prevented the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation from enforcing its ban on refrigerants R-404A and R-507A, commonly used in commercial refrigeration systems. The decision extends enforcement flexibility beyond the March 31 deadline as the court reviews HARDI’s request for a preliminary injunction.

The situation highlights escalating tensions between New York regulators and the HVACR industry, with growing concerns over refrigerant availability, rising costs, and potential disruptions to food accessibility across the state.

Source: HARDI