EPA Vs Thermal Cool

Wow, The EPA has accelerated their time table on the phase out of R-22. Starting 2010 the restrictions started on production of R-22. R-22 is the refrigerant that is used in most home air conditioners. The EPA started their caps on production in 2010. Manufactures could not produce more than what they produced in the year 2000. (I think) It is to drop 10% every year there after till it is phased out. January 2012 The EPA decided the step it up and go to 45% this year. What does that mean? The cost of R-22 jumped up 100% in cost. It will be a big shock this summer when people need to have their AC serviced and it cost 300 to dollars for R-22.