Next-Generation Refrigerant Management

Changing to next-generation, low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants is critical to lowering the carbon impact of buildings. Trane can help.

Overview

You’ll need a complete refrigerant transition plan. Trane can assist from every angle.

Trane has invested over 15 years and $500M to determine the next-generation refrigerants for our equipment and systems. We are taking a rigorous, unbiased approach to ensure that you experience the best possible balance of sustainability and efficiency.

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Our Approach

Supporting your transition to next-generation refrigerants.

Trane is helping the HVAC industry move to low-GWP refrigerants by holistically evaluating products and providing expert support. Our certified technicians and advanced leak detection solutions ensure compliance, safety, and optimized performance during your refrigerant transition.

  1. The Right Refrigerant for Right Now

    The HVAC industry is moving to next-generation refrigerants with less than 700 GWP, which can help to reduce GWP by 75%. By evaluating multiple low-GWP refrigerant choices, Trane can help deliver the performance properties you need.

  2. Products Supporting Next-Generation Refrigerants

    Trane holistically evaluates the hardware, lubrication, refrigerant and controls to closely replicate current performance with next-generation refrigerants.

  3. Full Support for Your Refrigerant Transition

    Trane’s fully certified mechanical service technicians will practice professional refrigerant handling in compliance with EPA section 608.

  4. Leak Detection Monitoring

    Early leak detection is critical for safety and sustainability. Leak detection monitoring is required in certain buildings per ASHRAE® 15. Trane offers refrigerant monitors that are easy to operate, and capable of sensing multiple refrigerant types.

FAQs

Industry transitions can be confusing. Trane has the answers you need.

The EPA prohibits “systems”, equipment charged in the field, to be installed one year after the manufacture deadline. The EPA allows "products", equipment charged in the factory, to be sold up to 3 years after manufacture deadline. The EPA is considering clarification on the difference between products and systems and may provide additional guidance by the end of 2024.