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EIA aims to raise public awareness of the Impacts of HFCs in new ‘What the F?’ campaign
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), an international NGO based in the U.K., has launched a public awareness-raising campaign about the climate impact of the refrigerants used in HVAC&R equipment. Read more
Glycol systems offer best ammonia reduction in analysis of oil cooling and evaporators
The choice of evaporator feed and oil cooling methods provides ways to reduce ammonia (R717) charge in industrial systems, with glycol offering the lowest-charge scenarios, according to Brian McMillan, Director of Preconstruction, InterCool USA. Read more
Combined cooling, heating and power systems can boost supermarket eficiency, says contractor Neelands
Combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP) systems can significantly improve the energy efficiency of a supermarket, according to Ady Vyas, Vice President of Sales and Operations at Neelands Group, a Canadian HVAC&R contractor. Read more
India: The challenges of life-cycle refrigerant management
In May 2023, the CEEW published a study examining the current status of refrigerant recovery, recycling, reuse, and destruction in India. Read more
Cooling technology’s next act could be even more important than today’s heat pumps
The world is struggling to stay cool amid worsening extreme heat. A new wave of startups is working to make sure the future is more bearable — without frying the climate. Read more
China’s MEPS lead to major AC market transformation
CLASP’s analysis of China’s evolving room air conditioner standards shows strong evidence for policy’s role in swift market transformation. Read more
The 26th International Congress of Refrigeration: driving towards sustainable and future-proof technology
In an era where sustainable solutions are no longer an option but an imperative, the 26th International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR), organized by the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), is ready to host its 2023 edition from August 21 to 25 at the Paris Congress Center, France. Read more
U.S. EPA to propose HFC management provisions by end of summer
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will publish its proposed HFC management provisions under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act by the end of the summer, according to Cindy Newberg, Director of the agency’s Stratospheric Protection Division. Read more
Germany gains F-gas monitoring observatory
Researchers from Goethe University Frankfurt have put a measuring device into operation on a mountain near Frankfurt to measure atmospheric F-gases. Read more
No agreement on F-gas revision
The third trilogue meeting today on the revision of the F-gas regulation (517/2014) has failed to reach an agreement. Read more
Customs seize 13.5t of refrigerant in illegal cylinders
The customs authority in North Macedonia says it has seized a shipment of over 13.5 tonnes of HFC refrigerant in illegal disposable cylinders coming in from Greece. Read more
CO2 defrost system cuts energy use by 20% for Japanese distributor Kyodo Suisan Ryutsu
In 2021 Japanese food and beverage distributor Kyodo Suisan Ryutsu replaced its aging R22 refrigeration system with transcritical CO2 (R744) condensing units at its cold chain distribution center adjacent to the Tokyo metropolitan area. Read more
Former EPA deputy administrator urges ‘class’ treatment of PFAS targeting F-gases
Robert Sussman, a former Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during the Clinton administration, advocated that PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) be treated as a class of chemicals rather than individually, an approach that could facilitate the regulation of f-gases and their degradation products. Read more
Georgia ratifies Kigali Amendment
Georgia has become the 151st country to officially adopt the Kigali Amendment. Read more
US announces 40% HFC cut from 2024
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule of a 40% cut in the production and consumption of HFC refrigerants from 2024. Read more