Murfreesboro, TN – The Refrigerant365 Podcast, hosted by Elizabeth Ortlieb, is excited to announce a special live episode featuring Jennifer Butsch, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Copeland, and Chris Forth, Vice President of Regulatory, Codes & Environmental Affairs at Johnson Controls, in a compelling discussion on the 2025 outlook for refrigerant policy. 

This must-attend session will take place during the 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center on Tues., February 11th from 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM EST in Podcast Pavilion 1. 

Industry veterans Butsch and Forth will share their insights on emerging refrigerant trends, regulatory changes, and technological innovations shaping the HVAC-R industry. The discussion will cover critical topics including sustainability initiatives, compliance requirements, and the future of low-GWP refrigerants. 

“We’re thrilled to bring together these influential voices in the refrigerant industry for a dynamic conversation about where our industry is going,” said Elizabeth Ortlieb, host of The Refrigerant365 Podcast and Partner at Alpyne Strategy. “This live recording offers attendees a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights directly from industry leaders.” 

Attendees will have the chance to participate in a Q&A session following the discussion. This special episode will also be available on all major podcast platforms following the event. 

For the complete schedule of podcast sessions at AHR Expo 2025, visit https://www.ahrexpo.com/podcastpavilions. To learn more about The Refrigerant365 Podcast, visit www.refrigerant365.com. 

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About Refrigerant365 

The Refrigerant365 Podcast takes you behind the scenes of one of the HVAC industry’s most trending topics: refrigerants. Host Elizabeth Ortlieb delves into the ever-evolving regulatory landscape, bringing you insights on sustainability initiatives, compliance changes, and market trends that shape the future of cooling. Whether you’re a contractor, facility manager, or industry professional, each episode delivers actionable knowledge to help you stay ahead of the refrigerant regularly landscape. Visit www.refrigerant365.com for more information and follow @Refrigerant365 on social media. 

About Johnson Controls 

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Building on a proud history of 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering. Today, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry. Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnson Controls on social platforms. 

About Copeland 

Copeland is a global leader in sustainable heating, cooling, cold chain and industrial solutions. We help commercial, industrial, refrigeration and residential customers reduce their carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency. We address issues like climate change, growing populations, electricity demands and complex global supply chains with innovations that advance the energy transition, accelerate the adoption of climate-friendly, low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) and natural refrigerants, and safeguard the world’s most critical goods through an 

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efficient and sustainable cold chain. We have over 18,000 employees, with feet on the ground in more than 40 countries — a global presence that makes it possible to serve customers wherever they are in the world and meet challenges with scale and speed. Our industry-leading brands and diversified portfolio deliver innovation and technology proven in over 200 million installations worldwide. Together, we create sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet today and for future generations. For more information, visit copeland.com. 

About Alpyne Strategy 

Alpyne Strategy is a leading marketing agency in Murfreesboro, TN, that serves the commercial and industrial HVAC and construction industries. Located in the Fountains at Gateway, the family-owned company offers premier marketing representation. Their services are known for their innovative approach, custom strategies, and superior customer service. For more information, visit https://alpynestrategy.com/.