“Refrigerant Rewind: What 2025 Taught Us & Where 2026 Is Headed”

Refrigerant365, the leading podcast covering refrigerant news and insights in the HVACR industry, will record a live episode at the 2026 AHR Expo in Las Vegas. The session, titled “Refrigerant Rewind: What 2025 Taught Us & Where 2026 Is Headed,” will take place on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM in Pavilion 1.

Host Elizabeth Ortlieb will be joined by a distinguished panel of industry experts:

Jennifer Butsch, Sr. Director of Regulatory Affairs at COPELAND

Chris Forth, Vice President of Regulatory, Codes & Environmental Affairs at Bosch Home Comfort Group

Eddie McFarlane, Chair of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America; Chief Learning & Development Officer at Sila Services

The panel will discuss the most significant refrigerant developments of 2025, including regulatory changes, the ongoing transition to A2L refrigerants, and how the industry has adapted to new requirements. Panelists will also share their outlook for 2026 and offer insights for manufacturers, contractors, and technicians navigating the evolving refrigerant landscape.

“2025 was a pivotal year for refrigerants, and there’s no better time to bring together leaders from across the industry to reflect on what we’ve learned and look ahead,” states Elizabeth Ortlieb, host of Refrigerant365.

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“This live recording at AHR Expo gives our audience a chance to be part of the conversation.”

Event Details:

Date: Monday, February 2, 2026

Time:

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Location:

Pavilion 1, AHR Expo, Las Vegas Convention Center Attendance is open to all AHR Expo attendees.

To RSVP or learn more, visit https://www.refrigerant365.com/refrigerant-rewind-2026-ahr-expo/.

Add the event to your show planner at https://ahr26.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=320

About Refrigerant365 Refrigerant365 is a podcast dedicated to keeping HVAC-R professionals informed about the latest news, insights, and industry trends.

Hosted by Elizabeth Ortlieb, the show features expert interviews and in-depth discussions on the issues shaping the future of the industry.

About AHR Expo

The AHR Expo is the world’s largest HVACR event, bringing together manufacturers, engineers, contractors, and industry professionals.

The 2026 show takes place February 2–4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Media Contact: William Ortlieb Alpyne Strategy

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