AMERICA
AIR CONDITIONING
TRADE FAIR

AHR Expo Postpones January 2021 Show

By Michael Garry , Sep 23, 2020, 19:49

The show’s management will announce by October 15 whether to hold the event next March.
AMERICA
AIR CONDITIONING
POLICY / LAW

New York Finalizes HFC-Reduction Rules, Launches HVAC Development Fund

By Michael Garry , Sep 25, 2020, 18:02

The state adopts U.S. EPA’s abandoned SNAP rules 20 and 21.

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EUROPE
POLICY / LAW

IIR Warns About Energy Implications of Accelerating F-Gas Phase Down

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 24, 2020, 22:58

The institute argues that a faster phase down would negatively impact energy efficiency.
WORLD
POLICY / LAW

Botswana Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 104

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 24, 2020, 15:53

The southern African nation is the fourth country in as many weeks to ratify.

ASIA / PACIFIC

ASIA / PACIFIC
TRADE FAIR

ARBS 2021 Postponed to April 2022

By Nicholas Cooper , Sep 14, 2020, 15:49

The Australian show, already moved from 2020 to 2021, is now scheduled for April 27-29, 2022.
ASIA / PACIFIC
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Kyrgyzstan Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 102

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 14, 2020, 10:37

The Central Asian nation’s ratification came into effect on September 8, 2020.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING

Australian University Announces HVAC Contractor Survey

By Nicholas Cooper , Sep 11, 2020, 16:09

The survey will assist government in understanding sector needs.
ASIA / PACIFIC
COOLING
RESEARCH & ACADEMIA

Cold Chain Innovation Hub in Philippines Announces Online Webinar and Technical Training...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 09, 2020, 05:54

The events aim to support the Philippines' transition to sustainable HVAC&R technology.
ASIA / PACIFIC
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Turkmenistan Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 101

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 07, 2020, 12:53

The Central Asian nation’s ratification became official on August 31, 2020.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
EVENTS

RAC Industry Seen as Key to Managing ‘Duck Curve’ in Power Grid

By Devin Yoshimoto , Aug 20, 2020, 06:49

The RAC sector can help mitigate electrical grid instability, says the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
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
AMERICA
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
POLICY

Walmart Pledges ‘Low-Impact Refrigerants’ by 2040, But NGOs Say That’s...

By Michael Garry , Sep 22, 2020, 00:16

Green America wants specifics on what refrigerants Walmart will use.
WORLD
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Cooling as a Service Seen as Key to Net-Zero Buildings

By Michael Garry , Sep 21, 2020, 11:44

Dominika Czerwinska of the World Green Building Council supports the CaaS business model.

EUROPE

EUROPE
POLICY / LAW

IIR Warns About Energy Implications of Accelerating F-Gas Phase Down

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 24, 2020, 22:58

The institute argues that a faster phase down would negatively impact energy efficiency.
EUROPE
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

GEA Sells Compressor Manufacturer Bock to NORD Holding

By Michael Garry , Sep 22, 2020, 18:55

GEA’s Refrigeration Technologies division will now focus on its industrial compressors business.
EUROPE

Liechtenstein Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 103

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 21, 2020, 11:33

The principality’s ratification came into effect on September 16.
EUROPE
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
TRAINING / EDUCATION

Small Food Retailers Found to Lack Resources for NatRef Adoption

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 10, 2020, 03:54

Organic food stores in Europe require more information and technical assistance, says RefNat4LIFE project.
EUROPE
POLICY / LAW
POLICY

Survey Assessing EU F-Gas Regulation Seeks Input

By Michael Garry , Sep 09, 2020, 10:27

Feedback will help influence the revision of the regulation in favor of a more sustainable future.
WORLD
EUROPE
AIR CONDITIONING

GEA Cites Universal Applicability of  NatRefs at Virtual Trade Show

By Nicholas Cooper , Sep 02, 2020, 16:06

The German manufacturer, and a German academic, predict eventual dominance of natural refrigerants.
WORLD
EUROPE
TRADE FAIR

Refolution to Discuss Sustainable Refrigeration Services at Virtual Trade Show

By Michael Garry , Aug 31, 2020, 21:08

The German company’s focus is industrial refrigeration technology, using natural refrigerants
WORLD
EUROPE
AIR CONDITIONING

Secon to Feature R290 Chillers at Virtual Trade Show

By Michael Garry , Aug 30, 2020, 15:48

The company offers both air- and water-cooled models, as well as hydrocarbon heat pumps.
WORLD
EUROPE
AIR CONDITIONING

Teko to Offer 'Real’ Booth at Virtual Trade Show

By Michael Garry , Aug 29, 2020, 16:16

The German OEM will discuss its natural refrigerant systems via video chat from its factory.
AMERICA
AIR CONDITIONING
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

NatRefs Seen as Key to Reducing Emissions in Grenada

By Nicholas Cooper , Sep 16, 2020, 23:21

Caribbean nation’s R290 training program is helping it meet reduction goals.
AMERICA
COMPRESSORS

Embraco Sees Increased Demand for Variable Speed HC Compressors in Medical Sector

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 16, 2020, 10:04

The company’s customers seek high energy efficiency, less noise, and tight temperature control.

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