A-Gas has played a significant role in addressing the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina by offering its Rapid Recovery® services for refrigerant management.
Leveraging its location in Charlotte, North Carolina, A-Gas effectively provided on-site refrigerant recovery, crucial in reducing potential environmental harm from damaged stores as a result of the hurricane.
Compliance with Regulatory Standards
Through its efforts in Western North Carolina, A-Gas successfully recovered over 7,800 pounds of refrigerant from storm-damaged buildings. This process strictly adhered to regulatory standards.
Kira Harman, Territory Account Manager for A-Gas, explained that "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."
Harman emphasized the company’s commitment to providing solutions tailored to local community needs, both in routine operations and during crises.
Addressing the Risk of Refrigerant Leaks
A-Gas successfully recovered over 7,800 pounds of refrigerant from storm-damaged buildings
Jason Cantrell, Field Service Manager at A-Gas Rapid Recovery in Charlotte, emphasized the readiness of his team to assist local businesses at any time to mitigate environmental risks from refrigerant leaks.
"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," stated Jason Cantrell.
He highlighted the significant risks associated with refrigerants in damaged systems and stressed the importance of ongoing support to minimize those threats.
EPA-Certified Technicians Lead Recovery Efforts
The importance of safe and expedited refrigerant recovery is well recognized by the A-Gas Rapid Recovery Team. This service is an essential element of lifecycle refrigerant management, ensuring the availability of reclamation and reuse processes.
The EPA-certified technicians under Rapid Recovery offer a comprehensive solution, managing compliance, safety, and documentation seamlessly. Through these initiatives, A-Gas reaffirms its dedication to supporting the circular economy and promoting environmentally responsible business practices.
A-Gas, a globally renowned company 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.
Compliant with regulatory standards
"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.
Kira Harman adds, “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.”
Risk of leaks from damaged systems
“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.
Jason Cantrell adds, “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.”
Rapid Recovery’s EPA-certified technicians
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.
