[2010-03-09] Funded by the EU and jointly implemented with UNEP, the ‘HCFC Phaseout and Mobile Air Conditioning’ proje...

[2010-03-05] A presentation by Earthcare Products at the Transforming Technologies Conference in London this week sparked the audi...

[2010-03-04] Among the 1,000+ ‘Hotelympia’ exhibitors, covering all areas of hospitality including food & drink an...

[2010-02-25] A presentation provided by MAYEKAWA at the ‘2010 International Symposium on Next-generation Air Conditioning an...

[2010-02-24] The Austrian government subsidised the replacement of old cooling devices through new A++ models with almost 3 millio...

[2010-02-23] A documentary looking at the challenges and opportunities in phasing out HCFCs in China has been broadcasted on BBC W...

[2010-02-22] Soon, hydrocarbons21.com will launch the world’s first online business community platform to connect manufactur...

[2010-02-19] Next month, at the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE), industry experts from heating, air-conditioning and refrigerati...

[2010-02-18] Representatives from the UK’s top supermarkets will discuss next week their strategies for reducing carbon foot...

[2010-02-15] The UN has announced the formation of a new high-level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing that will identify ...

[2010-02-12] The Environment Management Bureau of Philippines has reminded vehicle owners of models 1999 and above that they will ...

[2010-02-10] From 12-14 April 2010, experts, policy makers and stakeholders in natural refrigerants will gather in Sydney to discu...

[2010-02-09] Despite lobbying efforts to force HFO as the solution in MVACs, the industry that will be handling the substance stil...

[2010-02-08] The environmental protection agency and the department of energy create a State Energy Efficiency (SEE) Action Networ...

[2010-02-04] PepsiCo announced on Tuesday that it will place 35 hydrocarbon coolers throughout Miami as part of a pilot project to...

[2010-02-01] The UK food retailer that has pledged to introduce new propane based refrigeration technology in every new and major ...

[2010-01-27] Yesterday saw the second AHR Expo workshop dedicated to hydrocarbon refrigerants, this time dedicated to their safe h...

[2010-01-26] Six speakers, covering the viewpoints of end users, standardisation bodies, suppliers, training companies and policy ...

[2010-01-25] hydrocarbons21.com spoke with Peter Gosselin about Ben & Jerry’s pilot scheme to introduce hydrocarbon refr...

[2010-01-22] Today, hydrocarbons21.com has launched the world’s first online “Yellow Pages” for hydrocarbon refr...

[2010-01-20] For the second year, the German government rewarded highly efficient refrigeration systems in order to support energy...

[2010-01-19] With the EU F-gas Regulation being on track to achieve a considerable reduction in the use of HFCs, a review next yea...

[2010-01-15] The Danish authorities have allocated DKK 400 million (about €54 million) for scrapping old oil burners and repl...

[2010-01-14] A new Chinese national standard requiring minimum energy efficiency levels for room air conditioners is expected to b...

[2010-01-13] The Pepsi Refresh Project will award over $20 million in 2010 to move US communities forward in social causes, includ...

[2010-01-11] hydrocarbons21.com takes a closer look at the main topics discussed and events relevant to the hydrocarbons community...

[2010-01-07] Recent policy developments in both the US and the EU demonstrate the intention of regulators to set in place legislat...

[2010-01-05] After a tough year in 2009 this coming year promises to host a lot of exciting events that will cater better to the H...

[2009-12-28] hydrocarbons21.com offers you a selection of the most popular articles published on the website over the last 12 mont...

[2009-12-22] The consideration of flammable chemical refrigerant HFC1234yf as “drop-in” replacement for R134a in Mobil...

[2009-12-22] The United Nations climate meeting that ended on Saturday gave no more than a three-page political statement. World l...

[2009-12-15] Counting already 75 supporters, THENATURALVOICE is the first statement supported by HVAC&R organisations around t...

[2009-12-14] Legislation pushing for the phase out of HFCs and the demand for climate friendly solutions is ensuring a rethink of ...

[2009-12-08] The American Environmental Protection Agency took stock of the results of a public consultation and other related stu...

[2009-12-04] The Coca-Cola Company will opt for 100% HFC-free in all new cooling equipment and other freezing equipment by 2015, t...

[2009-12-02] The German Federal Institute of Statistics (Destatis) has revealed a 3.4% annual rise of F-gases for 2008. This was a...

[2009-11-20] A new video released by Greenpeace International on 19 November is unveiling the “naked truth about F-gases&rdq...

[2009-11-18] hydrocarbons21.com invites the HC community to submit proposals regarding success stories and new developments regard...

[2009-11-16] Installed already at a new Waitrose green store in the UK, Verco’s new propylene open-chill and glass-door cabi...

[2009-11-13] In Part II of this exclusive interview, Brent Hoare, Green Cooling Association, talks about concrete outcomes for the...

[2009-11-12] The Green Cooling Association, a most active advocate of natural refrigerants in Australasia and beyond, attended the...

[2009-11-09] The hydrocarbon based SolarChill refrigeration system is currently being further developed to become suitable for use...

[2009-11-06] One of the most vocal advocates of natural refrigerants in Australasia is now partnering up with hydrocarbons21.com t...

[2009-11-05] The leading Japanese compressor manufacturer focusing on freezing and compression technologies for industrial applica...

[2009-11-05] The “HFCs: A growing threat to the climate” report demands an HFC phase-out by 2020 and urges for incenti...

[2009-11-03] A production plant that will supply hydrocarbons for use as refrigerants, aerosol propellants and foam blowing agents...

[2009-10-30] The two days event on natural refrigerants held in Brussels brought lively discussions about the all dominating quest...

[2009-10-30] This article provides an overview of the second dedicated workshop session exploring the opportunities for hydrocarbo...

[2009-10-30] Two dedicated workshop sessions on the first day of Atmosphere 2009 explored opportunities for hydrocarbons. This fir...

[2009-10-29] Under what is the first project in the Southern African region to demonstrate the viability of hydrocarbon technology...

[2009-10-16] hydrocarbons21.com will be reporting live from Atmosphere 2009, the international conference on natural refrigerants ...

[2009-10-13] During the next three days, the National Ozone Unit Belize is organising a trainers’ workshop in hydrocarbon te...

[2009-10-08] Atmosphere 2009, an international conference on natural refrigerants, will bring together 150+ participants from all ...

[2009-10-07] Providing small retailers with the opportunity to minimise both direct and indirect emissions associated with their r...

[2009-10-07] More than 30 companies, industry bodies, and universities active in driving the market for hydrocarbons have already ...

[2009-10-01] The Associated Press has published an article on the efforts of some of the largest consumer product companies in the...

[2009-09-29] A new plan to open a network of 300 small stores by UK retailer Waitrose, which has developed propane based refrigera...

[2009-09-24] To industry and research: Sign up to a statement affirming the potential of natural refrigerants as a viable alternat...

[2009-09-23] The SC-CNX.2 is the second-generation compressor series using propane as the green solution for the refrigerant. It f...

[2009-09-22] The governments of the US, Canada, and Mexico have submitted a joint proposal to phase down HFCs under the Montreal P...

[2009-09-16] The specialist for hydrocarbon refrigerant has released the Minus40 brand as an ideal replacement for CFCs and HCFCs....

[2009-09-14] Following a series of articles about hydrocarbon-based domestic refrigerators exploding in UK homes, HC experts, engi...

[2009-09-09] The Canadian Standards Association has adopted a standard that permits the use of hydrocarbons in household refrigera...

[2009-09-04] The Department of Energy has completed energy efficiency standards for refrigerated beverage vending machines. Each m...

[2009-09-03] This first article outlines the key ecodesign requirements as set by a new EU Regulation with regards to househo...

[2009-09-02] Atmosphere 2009, the conference on natural refrigerants to be held on 19-20 October, has attracted the attention of p...

[2009-08-31] A paper that became available last week calls for China to switch from HCFCs directly to natural refrigerants and pro...

[2009-08-28] Until 9 October 2009, the Carbon Trust of the UK is inviting entrepreneurs, businesses and public sector organisation...

[2009-08-27] After the London Olympics have issued a “policy presumption against HFCs” and in favour of natural refrig...

[2009-08-27] The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)  will by the end of this year publish a r...

[2009-08-25] The latest survey “Europeans’ attitudes towards the issue of sustainable consumption and production&rdquo...

[2009-08-24] Nigeria announced the construction of Africa’s first Ozone Technology Village that will serve as a technology d...

[2009-08-21] This week, US green groups have shed light on shady lobbying activities of BP and Shell against the new US climate bi...

[2009-08-19] Some months after the US Environmental Protection Agency proposed to list HCR-188C, a low-flammable hydrocarbons blen...

[2009-08-18] This week, the U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) announced that an estimated $3 bil...

[2009-08-12] New propane based refrigeration technology, which will be simple to install and service, will be introduced in every ...

[2009-08-06] A panel advising the French government has recommended to introduce a tax on CO₂ emissions. This comes as EU presiden...

[2009-08-06] The newly formed Committee on HCFCs replacement technologies of the Chinese industrial and commercial refrigeration i...

[2009-08-04] Bock’s Director of sales and application engineering for stationary compressors explains to Refrige.com how the...

[2009-07-31] In its recent report ‘Unlocking the Energy Efficiency in the U.S. Economy’, McKinsey estimates that the r...

[2009-07-30] LG has filed a CDM project in India, whereby the power consumption of its new high-efficient household refrigerators ...

[2009-07-27] Dr. Volkmar Hasse, Program Manager at GTZ (German Technical Cooperation), has been involved in a project to introduce...

[2009-07-24] In its Cool Technology paper, Greenpeace outlines the myriad successes of HFC-free alternatives in various sectors of...

[2009-07-23] The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) is implementing a project that aims to convert the...

[2009-07-20] The leading UK specialist provider of green refrigeration equipment, consultancy and expertise is seeking fresh equit...

[2009-07-16] The energy-optimised compressor series from Danfoss is especially designed for less stable supply voltage and tropica...

[2009-07-15] The organizers of the 9th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference, which will be held in April 2010, are again accepting two-...

[2009-07-14] With a clear commitment to eliminate ozone-depleting substances and substances that have a high GWP the Swiss-based h...

[2009-07-10] Several Greek news sources report today on Frigoglass’ launching its Ecocool range of ice-cold merchandisers. T...

[2009-07-03] In the latest update regarding the Chilling Facts campaign, the EIA reports that following its launch several superma...

[2009-07-02] While R600a is widely used by the Chinese refrigerator industry and its price declines every year, R290 remains relat...

[2009-06-25] The German Environment Ministry (BMU) is supporting a project that intends to convert a local Chinese air conditionin...

[2009-06-24] hydrocarbons21.com has been selected by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as a platform to mobilise the...

[2009-06-24] After having proved that larger hydrocarbon units can be used safely in the urban environment, clearly demonstrated i...

[2009-06-23] A scientific report has spurred great momentum on how to tap HFCs if we are to avoid the worst effect of climate chan...

[2009-06-22] An overview of a refrigerator replacement programme in Brazil, which is now eligible for CDM credits and which has se...

[2009-06-21] The international conference to only focus on real-life experience with natural refrigerants has opened its registrat...

[2009-06-19] Use of natural refrigerants such as hydrocarbons could be prompted by the first ever-proposed federal energy standard...

[2009-06-11] New guidelines concerning coldstore engineering were released last week by IPENZ, the professional body representing ...

[2009-06-09] The Australian-based company and expert in hydrocarbon refrigerants is joining hydrocarbons21.com as a Bronze Partner...

[2009-06-04] With the UFO series the leading Danish supplier Danfoss has now added its market-leading range of R600a compressors f...

[2009-06-02] Making a statement about the future direction of the company, the Husky Group will launch a new eco-friendly cabinet ...

[2009-05-28] Providing a united voice for the natural refrigerants industry, the new Australian-based Green Cooling Association bu...

[2009-05-25] Embraco’s R600a microcompressor, which fits in the palm of the hand, is forecast to be available on the market ...

[2009-05-19] On 19-20 October, the international conference on natural refrigerants will bring together policy makers and the indu...

[2009-05-18] The UK-based company providing advice, products and services that are progressive in terms of energy efficiency, sust...

[2009-05-13] In the latest update regarding the Chilling Facts campaign, the EIA reports that following its launch several superma...

[2009-05-12] In the context of the Ecodesign Directive, BIO Intelligence Service has published the first part of a preparatory stu...

[2009-05-07] Britain’s largest ever hydrocarbon refrigerant chiller for a building services application provides comfort air...

[2009-05-04] Last Wednesday, the Associated Press reported that the US administration is seriously considering an amendment to the...

[2009-04-29] Following recent policy developments at the EU and UK level pointing to a potential tightening of restrictions on the...

[2009-04-27] AHT Cooling Systems UK has introduced its new Scanfrost-branded SMD Multidecks using the ozone and climate friendly h...

[2009-04-23] The International Institute of Refrigeration and Australian Institute of Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heating a...

[2009-04-22] When looking for further efficiency improvements in their already market-leading R600a compressor range for domestic ...

[2009-04-21] In its second year running, the European Commission (EC) has launched its 2009 Eco-innovation call for proposal. The ...

[2009-04-19] The natural refrigerant blend R723 combines 60% of ammonia’s energy advantages and 40% of dimethyl ether’...

[2009-04-14] At Asia’s largest trade show for the HVAC&R industry, providers of hydrocarbon compressors and refrigerants...

[2009-04-07] Despite the dominance of ozone-depleting refrigerants in China, Asia’s largest HVAC&R trade fair is showcas...

[2009-04-06] In a dedicated technical side event to Asia’s largest HVAC&R trade fair, leading compressor manufacturer Da...

[2009-04-03] A new EU safety standard has put additional barriers to the widespread use of hydrocarbons in small AC applications. ...

[2009-04-02] The draft American Clean Energy and security Act 2009 maintains that all HFCs, including 134a, 32 and HFO-1234yf will...

[2009-03-31] Amid efforts to green its identity, PepsiCo has now thousands of greener vending machines worldwide, 5,000 of which u...

[2009-03-27] In the April RAC magazine, SIRAC, the networking organisation promoting new technology in refrigeration and air condi...

[2009-03-25] Unilever will only continue to use HFCs in applications where no natural alternatives are yet available. This was rei...

[2009-03-17] The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put forth the first comprehensive national greenhouse gas emissions ...

[2009-03-13] At the launch of the ozone layer campaign in Mauritius, the small island which is particularly vulnerable to climate ...

[2009-03-12] The HFC-free vaccine cooler and refrigerator is climate friendly, battery free, reliable, and affordable to bridge he...

[2009-03-04] The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers has, for the first time, issued a posit...

[2009-02-25] Nearly 80 years after it was first patented, The Einstein refrigerator, a single-pressure absorption refrigerator usi...

[2009-02-19] eurammon has opened its application process for the third Natural Refrigeration Awards. Entrants will have until 30 J...

[2009-02-19] Eurammon has opened its application process for the third Natural Refrigeration Awards. Entrants will have until 30 J...

[2009-02-19] Eurammon has opened its application process for the third Natural Refrigeration Awards. Entrants will have until 30...

[2009-02-13] hydrocarbons 21.com talked to Wolfgang Lohbeck, Manager for Special Projects and Technical Solutions within Gree...

[2009-02-12] 150 events in 19 European countries are bringing together all sustainable energy stakeholders as Brussels celebrates ...

[2009-02-03] While UK retailers have made some progress in reducing greenhouse gases from their refrigeration systems, they largel...

[2009-02-02] Today, 2 February, hydrocarbons21.com sees the light as the first online source to exclusively focus on natural hydro...

[2009-01-30] The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted an extensive set of technical, labeling, education and reportin...

[2009-01-29] In its new communication, the European Commission explains what steps are to be taken for an international answer to ...

[2009-01-22] The 2009 AHR Expo will next week showcase the newest products and services in the air conditioning, heating, and refr...

[2009-01-20] The US Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed more stringent bans on ozone depleting refrigerants, by restr...

[2009-01-09] The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has started the process for granting federal approval for HCR-188c, a hydroc...

[2009-01-01] The Organising Committee for the 2012 London Olympics will opt for suppliers and licensees to the London 2012 Olympic...

[2008-12-17] Under the Carbon Polution Reduction Scheme unveiled this week, the Australian government will impose strong ...

[2008-12-10] Ground breaking work by the not-for-profit company Green Cooling Council to promote hydrocarbon refrigerants as a via...

[2008-12-08] International and Chinese experts met last week in Guanzhou, China, to explore alternatives to ozone depleting R-22 r...

[2008-11-22] In a joint position paper, leading industry associations representing the refrigeration and logistics business, are u...

[2008-11-18] The first interactive information hub on natural hydrocarbon refrigerants in cooling & refrigeration has been lau...

[2008-10-31] More than 300 million fridges using hydrocarbons are already operating worldwide. Developed by the green NGO Greenpea...

[2008-10-28] GE has submitted information to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to request approval to use isobutane i...

[2008-10-24] In its final Scoping Plan for achieving ambitious statewide emissions targets, California has increased the pressure ...

[2008-09-29] As the first company to test hydrocarbon refrigerants in the United States, ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s i...

[2008-09-09] Six of the world’s leading consumer brands have met to discuss latest progress in using natural refrigerants in...

[2008-08-11] Beijing has been praised to do more than its predecessor Athens in launching green policies for this year’s Oly...

[2008-07-30] Technology using hydrocarbons is a highly interesting but also still poorly understood option to replace HCFCs in dev...

[2008-06-25] Hydrocarbons and other natural refrigerants are viable alternatives to ozone-depleting HCFCs in developing countries,...