D.C. Launches Nation’s First Refrigerant Recovery Pilot with Hudson Technologies

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According to a news release, the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU), in partnership with Hudson Technologies, Inc., has launched the nation’s first Refrigerant Recovery and Reclamation (RR&R) Pilot — a program designed to turn a costly climate challenge into an opportunity for local businesses. The RR&R Pilot, developed with technical support from the nonprofit VEIC, aims to change that by making recovery and reclamation viable at scale. By tying refrigerant recovery into these efforts, the initiative reduces emissions, supports local contractors, and strengthens the District’s push toward a cleaner energy future. The RR&R Pilot adds another tool to that mission. Hudson Technologies, one of the nation’s largest EPA-certified refrigerant reclaimers, sees the partnership as a model for utilities across the country.