Refrigerant Management - Reducing the Climate Change Impacts of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases

CSC Webinar on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

All refrigeration and air conditioning systems rely on chemical refrigerants, many of which are powerful greenhouse gases (GHGs). Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), for example, have a global warming effect up to 9,000 times greater than carbon dioxide. HFCs are widely used in commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment, air conditioning systems, heat pump equipment and aerosols, solvents, and fire extinguishers. HFC emissions in New York State are expected to rise significantly in the near future.

This Climate Smart Communities webinar will focus on what fluorinated greenhouse gases are, where and why they are used, and the climate change impacts associated with them. Attendees will also hear about alternative refrigerants that have a lower global warming potential. Speakers will include engineers from the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute. Join us to learn what communities can do to reduce impacts and what resources are available to assist in meeting local goals.

Contact Us to Register

If you plan to attend, please provide your name, email, and community affiliation to the DEC Office of Climate Change at climatechange@dec.ny.gov or 518-402-8448. In the event that we postpone the webinar, respondents will be notified. Registration is recommended but not required.

To join the webinar on Thursday, May 9th, follow these steps:

1. First, click on this link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=ea604f9ab10adac47c4c890acc0913893 (The recommended browsers are Google Chrome and Microsoft Internet Explorer.)
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: NYSDEC1
4. Click "Join" to enter the online meeting and view the presenter's slides.
5. Audio by phone: Once you're logged in online, an “Audio Connection” box will open in the lower left. Click “Call Me” and enter your phone number to have the system call you. Alternatively, click "I Will Call In" and follow the prompts: 1-844-633-8697; access code: 640 358 495.
6. Audio via computer: To listen via your computer's built-in audio or via VoIP, click on "Call Using Computer" in the “Audio Connection” box, or go to the "Communicate" menu.

Please join the webinar at least five minutes early to allow yourself time to get connected. Note that you may have to download the WebEx plug-in and/or restart your internet browser to connect to the webinar. This webinar can be accessed using an Android mobile phone, iPhone, iPad, or another computer running a Windows or Mac operating system. WebEx works best when using the following browsers: Google Chrome or Microsoft Internet Explorer.

For assistance with WebEx, call 1-800-697-1323 or 518-408-6487. Or visit https://collaborationhelp.cisco.com/?language=en-us and select or search for the WebEx topic that you need help with.

Test the computer you plan to use by clicking on the following link: http://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html .

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, discuss your concerns with the DEC OCC prior to the start of the recording or do not join the session. Please note that any such recordings may be subject to discovery in the event of litigation.