Navigating Refrigerant Regulations: The Critical Role of ALD Systems
Get a crisp, future-focused look at how new refrigerant regulations are transforming leak-detection requirements—and what that means for your compliance strategy. Discover why modern Automatic Leak Detection systems, backed by independent validation, are becoming essential tools for reducing risk, controlling costs, and making smarter operational decisions.
December 16, 2025
4:00 PM UTC
1 hour
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December 16th, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM ET | 10:00 AM CT | 8:00 AM PT Duration: 60 minutes Already registered? Click here to login now.
Summary
Join our panel of experts for a fast-paced look at how evolving refrigerant regulations are reshaping leak-detection strategies. You’ll learn how Automatic Leak Detection (ALD) systems support compliance, streamline operations, and deliver measurable value. We’ll break down national and state requirements, practical applications, and why independent performance validation is essential for confident decision-making.
Learning Objectives:
Regulatory Insights: Learn how evolving federal and state refrigerant regulations—including new EPA mandates for automatic leak detection—are reshaping compliance strategies and expanding industry responsibilities.
Measure to Manage: Companies cannot manage what they don’t measure. ALD provides continuous insight to proactively reduce leaks.
Empowering Decisions: Independent validation and standardized evaluation frameworks provide end-users the confidence to invest in cost-effective refrigerant management strategies.
Speakers
Ryan Hurley
Senior VP of Sales & Business Development
E. Gartland & Associates
Ryan leads the growth strategy efforts for EGA, a leading manufacturers’ representative and distribution firm specializing in commercial refrigeration equipment and MSA's refrigerant leak detection solutions. He partners with food retailers, service contractors, designers, and manufacturers to navigate the complex regulatory landscape around commercial and industrial refrigeration. Bridging technology and compliance, he aligns EGA’s portfolio with evolving regulations to turn compliance into measurable ROI for customers.
Zoë Dawson
Technical Sustainability Program Leader
effecterra
Zoe is a recognized leader in refrigerant management and technical sustainability strategy, with nearly 20 years of experience advancing energy efficiency, decarbonization, and program and policy innovation. She specializes in integrating refrigeration and HVAC expertise with policy and program guidance through third-party measurement and validation (M&V) of energy and emissions performance, and embedding more robust lifecycle accounting of refrigerants. She ensures refrigerant-related emissions, leak reductions, and reclamation practices are accurately quantified and reflected in both financial ROI calculations and GHG reporting, helping building owners, operators, and their partners translate climate goals into actionable solutions.
Zachary Ziegler
Product Line Manager
MSA Safety
Zach has been in the HVACR and Mobile Air Conditioning industries since 2011. He has held the positions of Inside Technical Sales, Business Development, and Product Manager supporting MSA’s evolving refrigerant markets. Currently with MSA, he is the product line manager for portable combustion analyzers, portable leak detectors, refrigerant analyzers, and aspirated monitors. His role includes educating, developing, and driving business toward solutions to safeguard, people, places, and the planet in the HVAC-R industry.
