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Refrigerant GWP Compliance Reference
U.S. EPA AIM Act Technology Transitions rules set a 700 GWP ceiling for the air-conditioning-and-heat-pump equipment sector. Check where each Koven refrigerant option stands.
| Refrigerant | GWP (100-yr) | vs. 700 GWP limit | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1234ze | ≈1 | ✓ Well below limit | KAFLG screw |
| R32 | 675 | ✓ Below limit | KAFMH(A), KAFM |
| R134a | 1,430 | ⚠ Above limit | KAFLG screw (standard) |
| R407C | 1,774 | ⚠ Above limit | KAFLG screw (standard) |
| R410A | 2,088 | ⚠ Above limit | KAFMH(A), KAFM (standard) |
GWP values: EPA / industry reference data. 700 GWP threshold: EPA AIM Act Technology Transitions HFC Restrictions by Sector. New commercial equipment in affected categories using an above-limit refrigerant may face phase-down restrictions — confirm current applicability for your specific project timeline and jurisdiction with Koven’s engineering team, since sector-specific effective dates vary.
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