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Low GWP Chillers

In the early 2000s, the term "Low GWP (global warming potential)" became an industry shorthand for ozone-friendly, new refrigerants such as R454C. As European countries moved away from ozone depleting substances, refrigerant regulations were tightened to eliminate HFCs and reduce manufacturers' carbon footprints and environmental impact. Regulation effective dates vary, but in response to them SMC is introducing low GWP chillers with lower GWP refrigerants, either R454C (GWP 146) or CO₂ (GWP 1) which are dramatically below the new thresholds.