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WORLD

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATION

Study Shows Energy Advantage of Isobutane Over R134a in Domestic Fridge

By Michael Garry , Feb 26, 2020, 17:15

In retrofit unit, the COP increased by 32.2% with R600a, while energy use dropped 4.5%.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Thai OEM Patana Intercool to Go 100% R290 by 2025

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 27, 2020, 21:10

The company has already completed its transition to cyclopentane for insulation in commercial units.

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AMERICA

U.S. EPA Rescinds Obama-Era Leak-Repair Rules for HFCs

By Michael Garry , Feb 27, 2020, 17:19

The agency rolls back the 2016 extension of section 608 requirements to high-GWP gases.

EUROPE

Mostra Convegno Postponed, HVAC&R Japan Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Fears

By Michael Garry , Feb 26, 2020, 15:12

Italian show is rescheduled for September 8-1, from March 17-20.

AIR CONDITIONING

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Faith in Hydrocarbons

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 26, 2020, 10:29

Indonesian consultant Herlin Herlianika believes that, with proper training, hydrocarbon refrigerants are safe.

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ASIA / PACIFIC

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Thai OEM Patana Intercool to Go 100% R290 by 2025

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 27, 2020, 21:10

The company has already completed its transition to cyclopentane for insulation in commercial units.

AIR CONDITIONING

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Faith in Hydrocarbons

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 26, 2020, 10:29

Indonesian consultant Herlin Herlianika believes that, with proper training, hydrocarbon refrigerants are safe.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Hoshizaki Debuts R600a Commercial Refrigerator for Japanese Hotels and Restaurants

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 20, 2020, 03:31

Japanese OEM publicy unveils an R600a unit for first time in Japan at HOTERES 2020.

COOLING

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Thailand Highlights NatRefs As Key to Emissions-Reduction Agenda

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 19, 2020, 03:32

RAC NAMA meeting in Bangkok cites the growth of green cooling products using R290 in the Thai market.

AIR CONDITIONING

HEATING

Feedback Sought for ‘Green Star for New Buildings’ Australian Certification...

By Michael Garry , Feb 14, 2020, 23:52

Deadline is February 28 to comment on credits for eight categories.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Daikin Exhibits Propane Cabinets in Japan, Highlighting Move to NatRefs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 14, 2020, 11:54

For first time at SMTS, Japanese OEM presents upright R290 units acquired from AHT.

Aeon, Kokubu, Mayekawa Receive Accelerate Japan Awards

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 14, 2020, 11:44

The winners in food retail and industrial, and the Innovation of the Year, were announced at ATMOsphere Japan.

NatRef Topics on the Speakers’ Agenda at ARBS in Australia

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Feb 13, 2020, 12:26

Highlights include market trends for energy-efficient NatRef technology and replacing HFC equipment with ammonia.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

METRO Japan Cuts Energy Almost 60% with R290 Replacement Cases

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 12, 2020, 09:30

Two hundred cabinets were installed at three stores, the company said at ATMOsphere Japan 2020.

ASIA / PACIFIC

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Thai OEM Patana Intercool to Go 100% R290 by 2025

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 27, 2020, 21:10

The company has already completed its transition to cyclopentane for insulation in commercial units.

AIR CONDITIONING

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Faith in Hydrocarbons

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 26, 2020, 10:29

Indonesian consultant Herlin Herlianika believes that, with proper training, hydrocarbon refrigerants are safe.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Hoshizaki Debuts R600a Commercial Refrigerator for Japanese Hotels and Restaurants

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 20, 2020, 03:31

Japanese OEM publicy unveils an R600a unit for first time in Japan at HOTERES 2020.

COOLING

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Thailand Highlights NatRefs As Key to Emissions-Reduction Agenda

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 19, 2020, 03:32

RAC NAMA meeting in Bangkok cites the growth of green cooling products using R290 in the Thai market.

AIR CONDITIONING

HEATING

Feedback Sought for ‘Green Star for New Buildings’ Australian Certification...

By Michael Garry , Feb 14, 2020, 23:52

Deadline is February 28 to comment on credits for eight categories.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Daikin Exhibits Propane Cabinets in Japan, Highlighting Move to NatRefs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 14, 2020, 11:54

For first time at SMTS, Japanese OEM presents upright R290 units acquired from AHT.

Aeon, Kokubu, Mayekawa Receive Accelerate Japan Awards

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 14, 2020, 11:44

The winners in food retail and industrial, and the Innovation of the Year, were announced at ATMOsphere Japan.

NatRef Topics on the Speakers’ Agenda at ARBS in Australia

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Feb 13, 2020, 12:26

Highlights include market trends for energy-efficient NatRef technology and replacing HFC equipment with ammonia.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

METRO Japan Cuts Energy Almost 60% with R290 Replacement Cases

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 12, 2020, 09:30

Two hundred cabinets were installed at three stores, the company said at ATMOsphere Japan 2020.

WORLD

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Japanese C-Store Chain Lawson Opens Its First NatRef Store in China

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Feb 21, 2020, 15:17

Lawson employs both transcritical CO₂ and hydrocarbon cooling at Shanghai store.

EUROPE

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

EuroShop Networking Event Focuses on NatRefs

By Tine Stausholm , Feb 20, 2020, 13:18

The “New Era of Sustainable Retail” event was organized by Epta and shecco.

EUROPE

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

New EU Ecodesign Regulations to Curb Inefficient Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Feb 20, 2020, 13:10

The new Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations will change the retail industry forever.

EUROPE

EUROPE

Mostra Convegno Postponed, HVAC&R Japan Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Fears

By Michael Garry , Feb 26, 2020, 15:12

Italian show is rescheduled for September 8-1, from March 17-20.

EUROPE

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

EuroShop Networking Event Focuses on NatRefs

By Tine Stausholm , Feb 20, 2020, 13:18

The “New Era of Sustainable Retail” event was organized by Epta and shecco.

EUROPE

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

New EU Ecodesign Regulations to Curb Inefficient Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Feb 20, 2020, 13:10

The new Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations will change the retail industry forever.

EUROPE

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

King of the Retrofits

By Tine Stausholm , Feb 13, 2020, 11:28

By the end of 2020, Polish retailer Biedronka expects to have converted 900 stores to transcritical CO₂.

EUROPE

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

EU on Track with HFCs Phase Down, But Illegal Trade Persists

By Tine Stausholm , Feb 10, 2020, 15:43

The supply of f-gases in the EU decreased by 14% in 2018, compared to 2017, says report.

EUROPE

RESEARCH & ACADEMIA

EU Heat Pump Project Aims to Develop NatRef Tri-generation Systems

By Tine Stausholm , Feb 05, 2020, 10:18

The TRI-HP Project will use renewable energy with installation costs 10-15% less than comparable heat pump systems.

EUROPE

EVENTS

Chillventa Award Seeking Nominations

By Tine Stausholm , Feb 05, 2020, 09:50

Energy efficient HVAC&R projects in four categories will be honored at the 2020 Chillventa Exhibition in October.

EUROPE

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

U.K. to Follow EU’s F-Gas Regs Post-Brexit

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 31, 2020, 10:07

HFC phase down will stick to EU schedule from 2021, says U.K. environment agency.

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

Mostra Convegno Postponed, HVAC&R Japan Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Fears

By Michael Garry , Feb 26, 2020, 15:12

Italian show is rescheduled for September 8-1, from March 17-20.

EUROPE

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

EuroShop Networking Event Focuses on NatRefs

By Tine Stausholm , Feb 20, 2020, 13:18

The “New Era of Sustainable Retail” event was organized by Epta and shecco.

EUROPE

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

New EU Ecodesign Regulations to Curb Inefficient Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Feb 20, 2020, 13:10

The new Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations will change the retail industry forever.

EUROPE

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

King of the Retrofits

By Tine Stausholm , Feb 13, 2020, 11:28

By the end of 2020, Polish retailer Biedronka expects to have converted 900 stores to transcritical CO₂.

EUROPE

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

EU on Track with HFCs Phase Down, But Illegal Trade Persists

By Tine Stausholm , Feb 10, 2020, 15:43

The supply of f-gases in the EU decreased by 14% in 2018, compared to 2017, says report.

EUROPE

RESEARCH & ACADEMIA

EU Heat Pump Project Aims to Develop NatRef Tri-generation Systems

By Tine Stausholm , Feb 05, 2020, 10:18

The TRI-HP Project will use renewable energy with installation costs 10-15% less than comparable heat pump systems.

EUROPE

EVENTS

Chillventa Award Seeking Nominations

By Tine Stausholm , Feb 05, 2020, 09:50

Energy efficient HVAC&R projects in four categories will be honored at the 2020 Chillventa Exhibition in October.

EUROPE

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

U.K. to Follow EU’s F-Gas Regs Post-Brexit

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 31, 2020, 10:07

HFC phase down will stick to EU schedule from 2021, says U.K. environment agency.

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.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Hoshizaki Debuts R600a Commercial Refrigerator for Japanese Hotels and Restaurants

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 20, 2020, 03:31

Japanese OEM publicy unveils an R600a unit for first time in Japan at HOTERES 2020.

AMERICA

POLICY

Three New England States Join Others Planning to Regulate HFCs

By Michael Garry , Feb 19, 2020, 19:15

Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Maine are taking action to cut HFC emissions.

COOLING

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Thailand Highlights NatRefs As Key to Emissions-Reduction Agenda

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 19, 2020, 03:32

RAC NAMA meeting in Bangkok cites the growth of green cooling products using R290 in the Thai market.

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