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California’s strict SF₆ regulations go far beyond federal requirements—are you in compliance?Whether you're a utility, distributor, or exempted user, understanding how CARB reporting differs from EPA rules is critical to avoiding penalties, staying operational, and meeting climate goals. Click below to read the blog post and learn more.

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On January 1, 2025, the updates to the US EPA subpart DD of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) (40 CFR 98.300-98.308) took effect. Are you confused about the regulatory updates and how they affect your company? We are here to help! In this blog post, we break down the updates to the GHGRP and make them simple to understand.

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Recently, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) proposed a new regulation in an effort to minimize the use of SF6 among gas-insulated equipment (GIE) commonly utilized by the electrical industry. In this post, we cover the various sections of these new regulations to better help electrical sectors understand what they can expect in the coming future.

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DILO Company, Inc and DILO Direct's General Manager, Billy Lao, addresses the major upcoming changes among the electrical power utility sector and industrial power sectors that impact the approach to insulating gas handling, accountability and environmental stewardship. 

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3M’s recent ban on PFAS manufacturing has created a stir among those seeking SF6 gas alternatives. The decision stems from organizations like European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) imposing regulations on PFAS. Learn more about 3M and the ban on PFAS in this post.

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Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) is widely used in the electric industry. While SF6 gas handling equipment is designed to minimize emissions, SF6 gas can escape into the atmosphere if equipment fails, leaks, or is handled improperly. New research, however, shows that SF6 gas emissions are declining in the United States. Learn more about this study and the importance of safe SF6 gas handling.

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