A-Gas Recovers Refrigerant in North Carolina
Post-hurricane clean-up includes recovering refrigerant from Asheville big-box stores
A-Gas, a world leader in responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, offered its Rapid Recovery® services in the cleanup of Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.
With a Rapid Recovery location in Charlotte, North Carolina, A-Gas is poised to provide the region with on-site refrigerant recoveries as needed. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Rapid Recovery Team collected refrigerant from big-box stores that experienced damage from the storm, minimizing the risk of the refrigerant causing environmental damage if released into the atmosphere.
"Across Western North Carolina, our expert technicians were able to recover over 7,800 pounds of refrigerant from damaged buildings while ensuring the recoveries were compliant with regulatory standards. Based on the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of the gases recovered, over 12,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) was abated, preventing it from being released to the atmosphere. This is equivalent to 2,858 cars being taken off the road for one year,” said Kira Harman, Territory Account Manager for A-Gas. “We are committed to providing responsible solutions tailored to the needs of local communities and are ready to help in the course of normal operations and at times of crisis.”
“My team and I are always ready to help local businesses when they need us, day or night. We could not be prouder to help the folks in our state get back to normal while helping to reduce the negative impacts of Hurricane Helene,” said Jason Cantrell, Field Service Manager for the A-Gas Rapid Recovery Charlotte location. “Refrigerant is something easily forgotten in situations like these, but there is a big risk of leaks from damaged systems. We are proud that we are continuing to support the area and here to minimize that environmental risk.”
At A-Gas, the Rapid Recovery Team understands the critical nature of safe, time-efficient refrigerant recovery. The Rapid Recovery service is the foundation for lifecycle refrigerant management, as without safe refrigerant recovery, there cannot be reclamation or reuse. Rapid Recovery’s EPA-certified technicians provide a turnkey solution, ensuring all aspects of compliance, safety, and documentation are handled seamlessly. With this service, A-Gas continues to build on its mission of supporting the circular economy and promoting environmentally conscious business practices.
