California’s HFC Regulations: What You Need to Know for Refrigeration Compliance

Date: September 16, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Ballroom H

This session gives attendees an overview of California’s rapidly evolving HFC and refrigerant regulations. With GWP limits, phased bans on virgin HFCs, and a growing reliance on reclaimed refrigerants, staying compliant is more important than ever. Whether you manage facilities, oversee compliance, or plan refrigeration upgrades, this session can aid you to reduce risk, avoid penalties, and prepare for the state’s transition to ultra‑low‑GWP systems.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Attendees will gain practical guidance to align operations with California’s phased HFC restrictions, recovery and reclamation mandates, and refrigeration compliance essentials. speakers will also explain SB 1206’s ban on bulk virgin HFCs based on GWP thresholds.

Speakers:
Chris Martinez, Staff Air Pollution Specialist, California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Aanchal Kohli, Air Resources Supervisor, California Air Resources Board (CARB)