The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final ruling under the AIM Act (American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020), updating timelines and requirements for transitioning away from high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. This final ruling will be effective starting July 27, 2026. 

Zero Zone will continue to fully comply with all EPA regulations and support you through these changes. 

What Is Changing? 

Originally, the EPA established transition deadlines beginning in 2025–2027. The May 2026 update introduces revised extended timelines, shown below.