Trump Delays Biden Era Refrigerant Rules to Cut Costs
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a delay in compliance for rules governing hydrofluorocarbons to save consumers an estimated $2.4 billion. While the administration claims the move eases financial burdens, industry groups warn that the rollback could actually increase costs by tightening refrigerant supplies.
The United States will delay compliance with two Biden-era refrigerant rules to unwind environmental regulations and reduce industrial costs. The move targets hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the decision Thursday afternoon.
### Deregulation to Save Billions in Compliance Costs The EPA pauses requirements from a 2023 rule designed to phase out HFCs, potent greenhouse gases used in cooling systems. Zeldin estimated the rollback would save consumers more than $2.4 billion by easing what he described as unattainable restrictions.
