Accelerating climate-friendly refrigerant technologies in California
About the F-gas Reduction Incentive Program
The F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP) is a statewide initiative designed to promote the adoption of climate-friendly ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant technologies while reducing greenhouse gas emissions of higher-GWP refrigerants. FRIP is funded by the California legislature and administered by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the program administrator, the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council.
FRIP’s design is based on scientific data and guided by stakeholder input. FRIP supports the HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) industry’s transition away from high-GWP hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants through incentive funding, workforce and market development, and research.
Initiatives
Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Funding Programs
Large-Format Funding
Small-Format Funding
Workforce Development
The multi-year program aims to recruit, train, and retain the refrigeration technician workforce that is critical for a successful transition to ultra-low-GWP refrigeration technologies.
Recruitment
Comprehensive training for HVACR school faculty, access to ultra-low-GWP equipment for education, refrigeration curriculum expansion, and student career fairs to increase awareness and interest in refrigeration careers.
Technician Training
Comprehensive in-person and virtual on-demand training and resources for new and existing refrigeration technicians on ultra-low-GWP technologies.
Research
Holistic Impact of Refrigerants
Flammable (A3) Refrigerants