Purchasing Preference for Products That Do Not Contain Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
DES-310-00
This policy establishes the purchasing preference authorized in RCW 39.26.310 for competitive purchases of products that do not contain hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) or contain HFCs with a comparatively low global warming potential. The intent is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by incentivizing the State’s contract suppliers to provide products that do not contain HFCs.
Effective Date:
Type:
Policy
Status:
Current/Adopted
Current documents
Timeline
August 2020
Policy Created
February 2021
Policy Effective Date
January 2023
January 2028
Revised policy released
Effective between and
Additional information
Environmental Procurement Preference Calculator
This policy provides the following information:
- Preference authorized in RCW 39.26.310 for competitive purchases of products that do not contain hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) or contain HFCs with a comparatively low global warming potential.
- Training requirements.