Washington HB1462 aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by phasing out hydrofluorocarbons with high global warming potentials in state-owned.

Washington HB1462 mandates the Department of Ecology to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons with high global warming potentials in state-owned equipment. Starting July 1, 2026, hydrofluorocarbons with a global warming potential greater than 750 cannot be used to service state-owned stationary equipment unless they are reclaimed. The bill also establishes a refrigerant transition task force to study and recommend pathways for transitioning to low and ultra-low global warming potential refrigerants. The task force must submit a report by December 1, 2027.

Washington HB1462 aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by phasing out hydrofluorocarbons with high global warming potentials in state-owned.

Washington HB1462 mandates the Department of Ecology to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons with high global warming potentials in state-owned equipment. Starting July 1, 2026, hydrofluorocarbons with a global warming potential greater than 750 cannot be used to service state-owned stationary equipment unless they are reclaimed. The bill also establishes a refrigerant transition task force to study and recommend pathways for transitioning to low and ultra-low global warming potential refrigerants. The task force must submit a report by December 1, 2027.