F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP): Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration (Window 2)

The Fluorinated Gases (F-gas) Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP) was established by California Senate Bill 1013 and is administered by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The purpose of the program is to promote the adoption of new refrigerant technologies that achieve both short-term and long-term climate benefits, energy efficiency, and related co-benefits. FRIP aims to reduce emissions of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are potent climate pollutants with global warming potentials hundreds to thousands of times greater than carbon dioxide. These gases are predominantly used in refrigeration equipment, air conditioners, and heat pumps and represent the fastest-growing greenhouse gas emissions in California and the United States. The program is aligned with California’s climate goals as laid out in Senate Bill 1383, which mandates a 40% reduction in HFC emissions below 2013 levels by 2030, and Senate Bill 1206, which directs the state to transition to ultra-low or no-GWP alternatives across all HFC sectors. Incentives under FRIP are designed to offset the high initial costs of adopting climate-friendly refrigerant technologies, particularly those with ultra-low global warming potentials (defined as GWP less than 10). By lowering upfront costs, FRIP aims to accelerate market adoption, which in turn drives broader emission reductions and aligns with California’s broader climate policies. FRIP funding is partially sourced from California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that utilizes Cap-and-Trade dollars to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting economic growth and public health improvements, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Senate Bill 1013 authorized the allocation of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) money to support incentives offered through FRIP. The program complements CARB's regulatory efforts targeting stationary refrigeration and air conditioning sectors by easing the financial burden of switching to low-GWP technologies. The second round of FRIP funding opened on March 3, 2025, and will close on August 29, 2025. This round provides a total of $38.5 million to support the adoption of climate-friendly refrigerant technologies within California’s commercial and industrial refrigeration sectors. Application materials and comprehensive program guidelines, including addendums, are available to guide applicants through the submission process. Primary contact information for the program includes the dedicated FRIP email address, FRIP@arb.ca.gov, and a direct phone line at (279) 208-7119. Additional general inquiries can be directed to CARB's helpline at (800) 242-4450 or helpline@arb.ca.gov. The main office is located at 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, with mailing address P.O. Box 2815, Sacramento, CA 95812.