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Higher Hydrocarbon Charges Unanimously Approved in IEC Standard for Home ACs and Heat Pumps
As much as 988g of R290 can be used in split AC systems with certain enhancements, according to new IEC 60335-2-40 standard.
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German Research Documents Increase in EU F-gas Prices
EU-based producers reported a 25% average increase in the price of high-GWP refrigerants like R404a, R410a and R134a.
EU Releases Proposed F-Gas Regulation, Opening Doors for Hydrocarbons
Ban on certain stationary split air-conditioning and split heat pump equipment containing f-gases would help adoption of R290 equipment.
NGOs, Trade Groups at Odds Over EU F-Gas Regulation Proposal
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
NGOs Call on EU to Decarbonize Home Heating and Cooling
Seven organizations support affordable renewable, non-emitting solutions as a way to decarbonize heating and cooling.
U.S. Starts Blocking Illegal Imports of HFCs
Since January 1, the Interagency Task Force has stopped shipments of HFCs equal to approximately 530,000 metric tons of CO2e.
Europe Plans New Standard for A3 Flammable Refrigerants in Road Transport and Revision of EN 378
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…
New European Proposal Calls for No Fossil Fuels in Heating and Cooling of Buildings by 2040
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…
EC Seeks Feedback on Efficiency and Labelling of ACs and Heat Pumps
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…
European Commission to Credit Efficient Cooling in Renewables Calculation
New rules intend to reward the most energy-efficient technologies, such as efficient reversible heat pumps and district cooling networks.