
European Commission Finds Ambitious F-gas Regulation Would Align with Heat Pump Goals
Manufacturers would have time to scale up the production of natural refrigerant equipment, says the European Commission.
Manufacturers would have time to scale up the production of natural refrigerant equipment, says the European Commission.
NGOs don’t think it goes far enough in rolling back HFCs, while trade groups fear it is too ambitious and will impair heat pump deployment
The European Commission (EC) announced plans on February 2 to develop a new standard for the requirements and risk-analysis process for refrigerating systems that use flammable refrigerants for the transport of temperature-sensitive goods by road. The EC said it also intends to revise parts 1, 2 and 3 of the four-part EN 378, the European…
The European Commission’s (EC’s) proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), announced last December, includes roadmaps for phasing out fossil fuels in heating and cooling by 2040 at the latest, among other measures affecting the cooling and heating sectors. The revision of the EPBD is part of the “Fit for 55” package…
The European Commission (EC) is inviting stakeholders to submit comments pertaining to ecodesign (efficiency) label requirements for air-to-air conditioners, air-to-air heat pumps and comfort fans, as well as comments responding to updates of the energy labelling of these products. These “calls for evidence” are open until February 18. The EC’s adoption of changes informed by…
New rules intend to reward the most energy-efficient technologies, such as efficient reversible heat pumps and district cooling networks.
The Commission waived its rules about non-reacquisition, allowing Nidec to reacquire the Delta compressor line it was forced to sell last year.
The European Commission has approved Nidec’s acqusition of Embraco, But Nidec must divest its refrigeration compressor business.
Legambiente, an Italian environmental association, asked the European Commission what it is doing to tackle illegal trade in HFCs and to describe how it is monitoring work being done on A3 refrigerant standards.