You probably haven't heard much about R-290 refrigerent, but most likely will in the future. It many redeeming qualities. Doesn't damage ozone, so recovery isn't necessary, great heat transfer capacity, low operating pressures, resulting in lower power consumption, cheap and plentiful. So what's not to like about R290. It's flamable, so it is now limited to small charges. I think 150 grams or less, which means it's used in stand alone coolers, window type AC units, refrigerators, dehumidfiers, etc. Most of Europe has embraced the use of R-290. FYI, R-290 is propane. Yep, the same stuff you use to grill, only more refined. Watch for it in your future