WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
TRAINING / EDUCATION

Coming Soon: English Translation of German NatRef Textbook

By Michael Garry , Aug 04, 2020, 11:30

shecco has partnered with VDE VERLAG to translate the world’s first comprehensive textbook on natrefs.
EUROPE
COMMERCIAL HEATING
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

To Avoid Fossil Fuels, Colruyt Group Arranges Import of R290 Heat Pumps into Belgium

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 10, 2020, 17:46

The retailer has installed the heat pumps, made by Auer, in five new stores.

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WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Alternative Refrigerants Cited as Key Climate Solution by Drawdown Australia

By Devin Yoshimoto , Aug 05, 2020, 15:27

Gene Blackey also cited role of refrigerant management at ATMOsphere Australia conference.
WORLD
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRef Virtual Trade Show Reaches 60+ Exhibitors!

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 04, 2020, 16:37

The world’s first virtual NatRef trade show takes place on September 1-2.

ASIA / PACIFIC

ASIA / PACIFIC
PRESENTATION
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

New Zealand Contractor EcoChill Touts Hydrocarbons for Industrial Refrigeration

By Nicholas Cooper , Jul 31, 2020, 14:53

The company cites its cold-storage shipping port installation.
ASIA / PACIFIC
POLICY

Australia, New Zealand Adopt IEC’s Hydrocarbon Charge Limit for Commercial...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 31, 2020, 14:23

Standards Australia’s new limits, including 500g for R290, match those in IEC 60335-2-89, edition 3.0.
ASIA / PACIFIC
PRESENTATION
ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change is Reshaping Financial Opportunities, Says ATMO Australia Keynoter

By Michael Garry , Jul 30, 2020, 23:41

Gene Blackley of Drawdown Australia predicts lucrative investments in climate solutions
ASIA / PACIFIC
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

China’s New AC Standard Boost Efficiency Level by 15%

By Nicholas Cooper , Jul 28, 2020, 15:54

The new standard brings fixed-frequency ACs and variable-frequency ACs into one scale, accelerating move to the latter.
ASIA / PACIFIC
TRAINING / EDUCATION

Australian Government Extends Financial Assistance for Apprentices, Trainees

By Nicholas Cooper , Jul 22, 2020, 10:16

$2 billion JobTrainer program to run until end of March 2021.
ASIA / PACIFIC
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Fiji Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Marking Halfway Point in Ratifications

By Tine Stausholm , Jul 13, 2020, 11:42

HFC-reduction treaty reaches 99 ratifications.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Australian Engineering Company Commits to  NatRef Training

By Nicholas Cooper , Jul 09, 2020, 17:39

Grosvenor Engineering Group cites growing demand, and cost benefits, for NatRef technology.
ASIA / PACIFIC
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS
SAFETY

Australian State Restricts Sales of AC Units with Flammable Refrigerants

By Nicholas Cooper , Jul 09, 2020, 09:33

Units with A2 and A3 refrigerants cannot be traded without government certification in New South Wales.
ASIA / PACIFIC
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION

What’s Driving the Cold Chain Expansion in the Philippines?

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 07, 2020, 13:22

Anthony Dizon outlines a shift from ‘wet markets,’ the growing population, and post-harvest needs.
WORLD
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATION

Five Steps for Fridge Manufacturers to Boost Efficiency, Understand Costs

By Gilda Garibay , Aug 03, 2020, 17:33

UNIDO has created a methodology that refrigerator manufacturers can use.
ASIA / PACIFIC
PRESENTATION
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

New Zealand Contractor EcoChill Touts Hydrocarbons for Industrial Refrigeration

By Nicholas Cooper , Jul 31, 2020, 14:53

The company cites its cold-storage shipping port installation.

EUROPE

EUROPE
COMMERCIAL HEATING
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

To Avoid Fossil Fuels, Colruyt Group Arranges Import of R290 Heat Pumps into Belgium

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 10, 2020, 17:46

The retailer has installed the heat pumps, made by Auer, in five new stores.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
TRAINING / EDUCATION

REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE Project Becomes Independent of EU

By Nicholas Cooper , Aug 10, 2020, 12:07

The project's accomplishments include 200 certified trainers for low-GWP refrigerants.
EUROPE
AIR CONDITIONING
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

F-Gas Regulation Seen As Vital for European 2050 Carbon-Neutral Goal

By Nicholas Cooper , Jul 24, 2020, 09:25

Eurovent also cited the role of ecodesign measures at the Atmo/DTI conference.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

New Evaporator Design Helps Cut Charge, Boost COP of R290 Heat Pump

By Tine Stausholm , Jul 20, 2020, 09:50

HKS Lazar addresses challenges of using propane at the ATMO/DTI Conference.
EUROPE
REPORT / STUDY
SAFETY

U.K. Report Calls for Strengthening Food Cold Chain for Vaccine Distribution

By Nicholas Cooper , Jul 17, 2020, 10:48

Royal Academy of Engineering points to faulty vaccine distribution in developing countries.
EUROPE
PRESENTATION
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

UK Researchers See ‘Breakthrough’ for NatRefs in European Refrigeration

By Nicholas Cooper , Jul 15, 2020, 17:57

BSRIA calls out growth in CO2 condensing units.
EUROPE
AIR CONDITIONING
COOLING

German NGO Cites Passive Cooling as Vital to Sustainable Buildings

By Nicholas Cooper , Jul 14, 2020, 09:22

German Sustainable Building Council also highlighted importance of NatRefs in ACs at ATMO/DTI Conference.
EUROPE
AIR CONDITIONING
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

EC Seeks Feedback for F-Gas Review

By Nicholas Cooper , Jul 09, 2020, 09:22

Deadline is September 7 for comments on what needs to be changed in the F-Gas Regulation.
EUROPE
AIR CONDITIONING
COOLING

Highly Rated Midea R290 Room AC Expected in Germany This Year

By Nicholas Cooper , Jul 09, 2020, 09:06

Split AC unit received the Blue Angel ecolabel in 2018 may be further delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
ASIA / PACIFIC
PRESENTATION
ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change is Reshaping Financial Opportunities, Says ATMO Australia Keynoter

By Michael Garry , Jul 30, 2020, 23:41

Gene Blackley of Drawdown Australia predicts lucrative investments in climate solutions
AMERICA
POLICY

NGO Proposes HFC Reclaim Plan for ACs in California

By Michael Garry , Jul 30, 2020, 23:23

EIA’s proposal would require purchase of recycled HFCs if 750-GWP cap is delayed.

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