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NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Small-Format Stores Represent Opportunity for Propane in China

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 23, 2020, 13:48

Community food stores are seen as target for R290 plug-ins, say attendees at ChinaShop 2019.

EUROPE

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Tecumseh Piloting Small-Capacity R290 Chiller

By Pauline Bruge , Jan 15, 2020, 23:27

A cheese cellar, restaurant and flower stock warehouse are running the unit, which ranges from 5-30kW.

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AMERICA

New Jersey Enacts Bill to Regulate HFCs

By Michael Garry , Jan 27, 2020, 03:17

Joining other U.S. states, New Jersey will apply previously vacated EPA SNAP rules.

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Gustav Lorentzen Conference Extends Abstract-Submission Deadline to Feb. 15

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 23, 2020, 04:38

The biennial conference will be held December 6-9 in Kyoto, Japan.

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Australia to Consider Climate Change Bill

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 21, 2020, 14:24

The National Framework for Adaptation and Action would address the challenges of climate change.

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ASIA / PACIFIC

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Small-Format Stores Represent Opportunity for Propane in China

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 23, 2020, 13:48

Community food stores are seen as target for R290 plug-ins, say attendees at ChinaShop 2019.

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Gustav Lorentzen Conference Extends Abstract-Submission Deadline to Feb. 15

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 23, 2020, 04:38

The biennial conference will be held December 6-9 in Kyoto, Japan.

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Australia to Consider Climate Change Bill

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 21, 2020, 14:24

The National Framework for Adaptation and Action would address the challenges of climate change.

Thai Environment Minister to Speak at NatRef Event in Bangkok

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 15, 2020, 16:56

Varawut Silpa-archa will appear at RAC NAMA meeting on February 17.

BUSINESS & MARKET

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Japanese CO₂ Leader Panasonic Embraces Hydrocarbons in Thailand

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 15, 2020, 12:43

Exclusive interview with Takashi Obata of Panasonic Appliances Cold Chain Thailand.

BUSINESS & MARKET

Vote Now for Accelerate Japan 'Innovation of the Year' Award

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 15, 2020, 07:40

Six companies are in the running for this year's award, to be presented at ATMOsphere Japan on February 10.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Japanese C-Store Chain Lawson Opens First 100% NatRefs Store

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 19, 2019, 03:31

The freon-free store is the first to use hydrocarbon plug-in equipment, along with CO₂ cases.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Australian IGA Store Chooses R290 Freezers in Fast Retrofit

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 17, 2019, 15:24

The R290 freezers replaced the store's remote refrigeration system

Registration Now Open for Australia’s ARBS 2020 Show

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 09, 2019, 16:40

ARBS (Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Building Services) Exhibition is Australia’s biggest HVAC&R trade show

ASIA / PACIFIC

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Small-Format Stores Represent Opportunity for Propane in China

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 23, 2020, 13:48

Community food stores are seen as target for R290 plug-ins, say attendees at ChinaShop 2019.

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Gustav Lorentzen Conference Extends Abstract-Submission Deadline to Feb. 15

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 23, 2020, 04:38

The biennial conference will be held December 6-9 in Kyoto, Japan.

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Australia to Consider Climate Change Bill

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 21, 2020, 14:24

The National Framework for Adaptation and Action would address the challenges of climate change.

Thai Environment Minister to Speak at NatRef Event in Bangkok

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 15, 2020, 16:56

Varawut Silpa-archa will appear at RAC NAMA meeting on February 17.

BUSINESS & MARKET

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Japanese CO₂ Leader Panasonic Embraces Hydrocarbons in Thailand

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 15, 2020, 12:43

Exclusive interview with Takashi Obata of Panasonic Appliances Cold Chain Thailand.

BUSINESS & MARKET

Vote Now for Accelerate Japan 'Innovation of the Year' Award

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 15, 2020, 07:40

Six companies are in the running for this year's award, to be presented at ATMOsphere Japan on February 10.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Japanese C-Store Chain Lawson Opens First 100% NatRefs Store

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 19, 2019, 03:31

The freon-free store is the first to use hydrocarbon plug-in equipment, along with CO₂ cases.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Australian IGA Store Chooses R290 Freezers in Fast Retrofit

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 17, 2019, 15:24

The R290 freezers replaced the store's remote refrigeration system

Registration Now Open for Australia’s ARBS 2020 Show

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 09, 2019, 16:40

ARBS (Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Building Services) Exhibition is Australia’s biggest HVAC&R trade show

WORLD

COOLING

Applications Open for Cooling-as-a-Service Projects to Receive Free Support

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Jan 21, 2020, 14:05

HVC&R providers have until February 14, 2020 to submit their low-GWP project proposals to BASE.

AMERICA

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Whole Foods, Contractors Opt for AI Software to Optimize Energy and Service

By Michael Garry , Jan 20, 2020, 23:56

Axiom Exergy is providing “virtual” battery and technician service, driven by cloud platform.

EUROPE

BUSINESS & MARKET

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Secop Group Appoints Frank Elsen as New CFO

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 20, 2020, 16:09

Former CEO of AHT Cooling Systems also becomes a shareholder of the compressor manufacturer.

EUROPE

EUROPE

BUSINESS & MARKET

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Secop Group Appoints Frank Elsen as New CFO

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 20, 2020, 16:09

Former CEO of AHT Cooling Systems also becomes a shareholder of the compressor manufacturer.

EUROPE

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Tecumseh Piloting Small-Capacity R290 Chiller

By Pauline Bruge , Jan 15, 2020, 23:27

A cheese cellar, restaurant and flower stock warehouse are running the unit, which ranges from 5-30kW.

EUROPE

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Danish Technological Institute Developing Air-to-Water Heat Pumps with R290

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 06, 2020, 17:49

The aim is for the new heat pumps to be 5-10% more energy efficient than current HFC solutions.

EUROPE

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Freor Explains New 2020 EU F-Gas Rules, Offering R290 Solutions

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 06, 2020, 16:31

The brochure describes the company’s HFC-free solutions that can help end users comply with the new regulation.

EUROPE

BUSINESS & MARKET

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Eurovent Trade Group Endorses the European Green Deal

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 16, 2019, 11:54

Eurovent sees potential for the deal to bolster the European industry as leaders in clean and sustainable products.

EUROPE

POLICY

EC Official: European Green Deal May Include F-Gas Regulation

By Michael Garry , Dec 12, 2019, 22:54

HVAC&R stakeholders can play a key role in achieving the plan’s 2030 emission-reduction goal

EUROPE

COOLING

BUSINESS & MARKET

shecco and BASE Sign MoU on Cooling as a Service Initiative

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 09, 2019, 16:51

shecco is joining the Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy as outreach partner to promote a pay-per-service model.

EUROPE

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

PUMPS

Intelligent Pumping System Cuts Energy by 55% in Chillers

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 04, 2019, 11:17

New Grundfos units use temperature sensors to regulate water flow.

EUROPE

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRefs Expert Hafner Echoes Activist Greta Thunberg

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 02, 2019, 16:05

At ATMOsphere Europe he asked, How dare you burn fossil fuel when you can use a natural refrigerants-based heat pump?

EUROPE

EUROPE

BUSINESS & MARKET

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Secop Group Appoints Frank Elsen as New CFO

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 20, 2020, 16:09

Former CEO of AHT Cooling Systems also becomes a shareholder of the compressor manufacturer.

EUROPE

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Tecumseh Piloting Small-Capacity R290 Chiller

By Pauline Bruge , Jan 15, 2020, 23:27

A cheese cellar, restaurant and flower stock warehouse are running the unit, which ranges from 5-30kW.

EUROPE

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Danish Technological Institute Developing Air-to-Water Heat Pumps with R290

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 06, 2020, 17:49

The aim is for the new heat pumps to be 5-10% more energy efficient than current HFC solutions.

EUROPE

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Freor Explains New 2020 EU F-Gas Rules, Offering R290 Solutions

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 06, 2020, 16:31

The brochure describes the company’s HFC-free solutions that can help end users comply with the new regulation.

EUROPE

BUSINESS & MARKET

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Eurovent Trade Group Endorses the European Green Deal

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 16, 2019, 11:54

Eurovent sees potential for the deal to bolster the European industry as leaders in clean and sustainable products.

EUROPE

POLICY

EC Official: European Green Deal May Include F-Gas Regulation

By Michael Garry , Dec 12, 2019, 22:54

HVAC&R stakeholders can play a key role in achieving the plan’s 2030 emission-reduction goal

EUROPE

COOLING

BUSINESS & MARKET

shecco and BASE Sign MoU on Cooling as a Service Initiative

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 09, 2019, 16:51

shecco is joining the Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy as outreach partner to promote a pay-per-service model.

EUROPE

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

PUMPS

Intelligent Pumping System Cuts Energy by 55% in Chillers

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 04, 2019, 11:17

New Grundfos units use temperature sensors to regulate water flow.

EUROPE

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRefs Expert Hafner Echoes Activist Greta Thunberg

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 02, 2019, 16:05

At ATMOsphere Europe he asked, How dare you burn fossil fuel when you can use a natural refrigerants-based heat pump?

POLICY

Mozambique Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 92

By Michael Garry , Jan 17, 2020, 21:20

On the southeast coast of Africa, it is the 25^thof 54 African nations to ratify the treaty.

WORLD

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Accelerate Magazine Celebrates Women Working with Natural Refrigerants Around...

By Michael Garry , Jan 17, 2020, 16:09

Twenty-nine profiles reveal the exceptional impact women are having in a male-dominated industry.

WORLD

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Tapping Into the Cold of Outer Space

By Michael Garry , Jan 16, 2020, 11:54

SkyCool Systems has developed a system that leverages radiative cooling to improve efficiency of refrigeration and AC.

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