AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
POLICY / LAW

California allocates $1 million in incentives for green refrigeration

By Michael Garry , Jun 14, 2019, 22:31

Funding supports California Cooling Act, but is needed at a larger scale, says lobbying group NASRC.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Voting open for Accelerate America's Innovation of the Year award

By Michael Garry , Jun 07, 2019, 14:42

Cast your vote via the link below; the winner will be announced at ATMOphere America on June 17.

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WORLD
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

World Refrigeration Day: Shining a light on a hidden industry

By Michael Garry , Jun 09, 2019, 19:17

On June 26, more than 100 industry groups around the world will showcase the importance of refrigeration.
AMERICA
POLICY / LAW
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

RLS settles patent suit against Conex over flame-free tube fittings

By Michael Garry , Jun 09, 2019, 15:35

Fittings can join copper or aluminum lines without brazing, the company says.

ASIA / PACIFIC

ASIA / PACIFIC
POLICY / LAW

Japan tightening HFC recovery regulations

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jun 04, 2019, 11:41

The bill will fine violations and require HFC recovery certificates.
ASIA / PACIFIC
REPORT / STUDY

Study confirms source of CFC-11 is northeastern China

By Michael Garry , May 24, 2019, 20:35

Provinces of Hebei and Shandong are pinpointed as contributing 40%-60% of the increase of CFC-11.
ASIA / PACIFIC
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
EVENTS NEWS

Australia reacts to increased hydrocarbon charge limit

By Devin Yoshimoto , May 13, 2019, 15:00

ATMO Australia 2019 participants said charge limit increase will reduce propane tech costs.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Highlights from ATMOsphere Australia 2019

By Eda Isaksson , May 08, 2019, 10:00

The ATMOsphere Australia 2019 conference is taking place in Melbourne on 8-9 May.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET

Emerson hails Australia natural refrigerant market

By Andrew Williams , May 07, 2019, 11:30

The company sees ‘significant’ growth potential in Australia and New Zealand.
ASIA / PACIFIC
CONFERENCE
EVENTS NEWS

Contractors gear up for refreshed ATMOsphere Australia

By Eda Isaksson , Apr 23, 2019, 11:52

ATMO Australia 2019 is returning to Melbourne with a refreshed conference programme.
ASIA / PACIFIC
HEAT PUMPS

Nidec launches propane heat pump compressor

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Apr 12, 2019, 16:07

The Japanese company won an award at China Refrigeration for it.
ASIA / PACIFIC
CONFERENCE

ATMO China 2019: Live coverage highlights

By Eda Isaksson , Apr 11, 2019, 11:10

Live coverage highlights from our ATMOsphere China 2019 conference.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
AIR CONDITIONING UNITS

UPDATED
Polaris launches new hydrocarbon AC unit

By Andrew Williams , Apr 03, 2019, 17:45

The ducted air-conditioning unit uses a hydrocarbon blend and is part of the HideAway series.
ASIA / PACIFIC
POLICY / LAW

Japan tightening HFC recovery regulations

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jun 04, 2019, 11:41

The bill will fine violations and require HFC recovery certificates.
AMERICA
POLICY

Connecticut to finalize HFC regs next year

By Michael Garry , Jun 03, 2019, 22:08

State environmental department will use California as a model in putting together HFC cuts.

EVENTS

AMERICA
EVENTS
PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Canadian OEM sees uptick in trained R290 technicians

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Mar 21, 2019, 17:05

Many technicians have been trained on flammable refrigerants since 2017, says Minus Forty Technologies.
EVENTS
PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY
HEAT PUMPS

Hotjet credits R290 for heat pump’s high energy score

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Mar 15, 2019, 11:43

The Czech company’s new unit earns an A+++ energy label rating from EU.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
EVENTS

Godrej launches new HC air conditioners

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 11, 2019, 02:33

The company made the announcement at a press conference on 5 Mar in Kolkata, India.
EVENTS
PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

UPDATED
Propane: A cheaper process cooling alternative

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Feb 28, 2019, 15:26

Tecnofreddo says many end users are turning to propane-based equipment as it’s good value.
EUROPE
EVENTS
PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Huayi targets Italian OEMs with R290 condensing units

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Feb 25, 2019, 12:19

The CDUs are complete systems that manufacturers can easily install
ASIA / PACIFIC
EVENTS
CONFERENCE

ATMO Japan 2019: Live coverage highlights

By Eda Isaksson , Feb 12, 2019, 10:45

The ATMOsphere Japan 2019 conference took place in Tokyo. Relive our live coverage!
EUROPE
AMERICA
EVENTS

The NatRefs Show: Episode 70!

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Nov 28, 2018, 17:00

This episode covers ATMOsphere Europe 2018 in Riva del Garda, Italy.
EUROPE
EVENTS
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

CO2, ammonia competition shaking up industrial refrigeration

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Nov 22, 2018, 17:30

CO2 is becoming increasingly competitive with ammonia, conference hears.
EUROPE
EVENTS
POLICY

EU countries urged to tackle illegal HFC trade

By Marie Battesti , Nov 21, 2018, 16:55

At ATMO Europe, European Commission urges national governments to act.
AMERICA
POLICY / LAW

Vermont latest state to regulate HFCs

By Michael Garry , May 29, 2019, 22:33

The Green Mountain state joins California and Washington in adopting former EPA rules.
EUROPE
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Europeans applaud IEC charge increase for HCs

By Marie Battesti , May 27, 2019, 17:07

New 500-g charge limit for A3 refrigerants expected to create new opportunities.

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