The EPA’s Refrigerant Ruling: Impacts to Walk-In Chamber Design

With the EPA’s Technology Transitions Program January 1, 2026 compliance deadline looming, manufacturers, designers, and building operators are preparing for the move to low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants for various applications.

The current ruling is scoped to impact the entire refrigeration industry and there will be ripple effects into other technologies, including those leveraged in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotech, and other life science industries.

Based on these guidelines, industrial process refrigeration (IPR) applications will be impacted by the EPA’s most recent ruling. It’s important to understand the available refrigerant options, that not only support application requirements and sustainability goals but are also compliant with proposed regulations.

Join FARRAR’s David Craig and Nate Fries on Thursday, September 19 when they will provide an overview of the EPA’s refrigerant ruling, discuss how it will impact the future of cold storage chamber design, and review currently available refrigerant options so you can make an informed, sustainable choice.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain an understanding of the EPA’s Technology Transitions Program and how it will impact walk-in chamber design
• Review advantages and disadvantages of low-GWP refrigerant options, accounting for application and temperature set point
• Discover the importance of optimized engineering design to achieve both sustainability and efficiency goals

Speakers:

David Craig
Regional Business Manager, FARRAR
David graduated from State University of New York at Geneseo and has enjoyed a 30+ year career in the life sciences industry. With experience ranging from supply and equipment distribution to cell culture and other critical areas, David leverages years of complex project expertise to assist engineering firms, architects, and facilities personnel in developing custom solutions for applications that require cold rooms.
 

Nate Fries
Project Developer, FARRAR
Nate has over 20 years of experience in mechanical engineering with the majority of his career focused on refrigeration solutions. From design to installation and service, Nate has experience with all aspects of the business, giving him the unique insight and understanding of the intricacies required to successfully deliver walk-in cold room solutions to life science customers.