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
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

U.S.-Coalition Report Includes HFC Cuts As Part of Decarbonization Plan

By Michael Garry , Dec 12, 2019, 11:53

The report from the Amrica's Pledge colation was released at COP25 in Madrid.

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WORLD
WORKSHOP
POLICY / LAW

South African Government and Industry Working Together to Speed Up HFC Phase Down

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 12, 2019, 12:17

A recent Cape Town workshop advised the country on how to move towards more climate-friendly technologies.
WORLD
COOLING
BUSINESS & MARKET

Global Efficiency Program: ‘Urgent’ Need for Climate-Friendly Cooling

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 11, 2019, 14:14

K-CEP’s new report estimates the growth of cooling demand and calls for action to address it.

ASIA / PACIFIC

ASIA / PACIFIC
TRADE FAIR

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
BUSINESS & MARKET
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Reinventing the Food Cold Chain in the Philippines

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 05, 2019, 12:30

A UNIDO-led three-year initiative aims to bring energy-efficient refrigeration to the country.
ASIA / PACIFIC
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Transforming Thailand's Cooling Sector with NatRefs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 04, 2019, 10:19

The RAC NAMA project is moving the country towards energy-efficient refrigeration and air conditioning.
ASIA / PACIFIC
ENVIRONMENT

Australia Launches ‘iHub’ to Spur Development of HVAC&R Technology...

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 02, 2019, 18:00

Funding will be available for proposals that demonstrate how renewable energy can be optimally integrated with equipment
ASIA / PACIFIC
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
SAFETY

Japan Stresses Safety As It Explores Hydrocarbons

By Tomoro Sato , Dec 02, 2019, 11:36

The trade group JRAIA is continuing to study flammability risks, with plans to issue new safety guidelines.
ASIA / PACIFIC
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
TRAINING / EDUCATION

R290 Training in Thailand Highlighted in New Video

By Devin Yoshimoto , Nov 21, 2019, 03:04

The video looks at the RAC NAMA initiative’s first official R290 training event held last August.
ASIA / PACIFIC
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
ASSOCIATION

Australian Excellence in Refrigeration Awards Go to NatRefs Projects

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Nov 15, 2019, 12:32

Scantec Refrigeration Technologies and Woolworths Food Group were crowned joint winners at the 2019 AIRAH Awards.
ASIA / PACIFIC
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

R290 'Among First Choices' for SPAR Stores in China

By Devin Yoshimoto , Nov 14, 2019, 16:00

Propane self-contained cabinets are getting 'good results' for independent SPAR retailers,
ASIA / PACIFIC
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
TRAINING / EDUCATION

Virtual Reality Hydrocarbon System Training Developed in Australia

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Nov 11, 2019, 15:17

TAFE SA partners with OEM AJ Baker & Sons to deliver safe installation and servicing course this year.
WORLD
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS
POLICY / LAW

Guinea in West Africa Ratifies Kigali Amendment

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 09, 2019, 16:48

This brings the total number of ratified parties to 90, of which 25 have come this year.
ASIA / PACIFIC
TRADE FAIR

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

EVENTS

ASIA / PACIFIC
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Transforming Thailand's Cooling Sector with NatRefs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 04, 2019, 10:19

The RAC NAMA project is moving the country towards energy-efficient refrigeration and air conditioning.
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
EVENTS

Refrigerants Expert Hafner: HFOs are ‘Totally Unnecessary’ in New Systems

By Tine Stausholm , Nov 21, 2019, 10:14

Professor Armin Hafner shared his opinion that one should consider more than just GWP values.
EUROPE
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Flammable-Refrigerant Standards Should Reflect Current Data

By Pauline Bruge , Nov 20, 2019, 15:37

LIFE FRONT’s new databases shed light on safe handling of hydrocarbons, helping to remove barriers to adoption.
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Epta Launches R290 Chest Freezer for Australia's Food Service Sector

By Devin Yoshimoto , Nov 04, 2019, 10:56

The Italian OEM exhibited its Glide unit at the Fine Food Australia 2019 exhibition.
EUROPE
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Heat Pump Summit Issues Call to Action to Reduce GHGs

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 30, 2019, 10:57

Speakers urged the industry to work towards higher energy efficiency and a greater use of natural refrigerants.
EUROPE
EVENTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Delhaize Wants NatRefs to Be the Standard for Refrigeration in Serbia

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 28, 2019, 13:41

The retailer plans to convert all of its 300 supermarkets to CO2 and 150 convenience stores to R290.
EVENTS
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS
EVENTS NEWS

EC and EIA Clash on Illegal HFC Imports in Europe

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Oct 24, 2019, 15:43

Both acknowledge the severity of the problem, but EIA points to insufficient custom enforcement and penalties.
EUROPE
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Highlights from ATMOsphere Europe 2019 conference

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 21, 2019, 10:31

The ATMOsphere Europe 2019 conference took place in Warsaw, Poland, on October 16-17.
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
REPORT / STUDY

VDE Verlag Publishes German Textbook on Natural Refrigerants

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 05, 2019, 00:40

Described as the first book of its kind, the textbook provides a comprehensive look at natural refrigerants.
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.

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