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Radiative cooling paint could reduce the need for air conditioning
USA: Engineers at Purdue University have created a white paint that is said to be able to keep surfaces up to 18ºF (10ºC) cooler than ambient….
Beijer Ref reports sales down 2.9% in Q3
SWEDEN: Lower refrigerant prices and the effects of Covid-19 continued to impact sales for refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler Beijer Ref in Q3, according to its latest report….
Daikin extends reclaimed refrigerant scheme
BELGIUM: Daikin Europe is expanding its use of reclaimed refrigerants to all of its new VRV systems manufactured and sold across Europe. …
India bans split air conditioner imports
INDIA: The Indian government has banned the import of split system air conditioners and self-contained units, including window units in a bid…
Electrolux agrees $7m fine for unregistered AC filters
USA: Electrolux Home Products Inc is to pay a civil penalty of nearly $7m for importing dehumidifiers and air conditioners with filters…
AHR Expo 2021 cancelled, ASHRAE now virtual
USA: ASHRAE has announced that the 2021 AHR Expo, originally scheduled to be held January 25-27, 2021, in Chicago, has been cancelled. …
Northern Irish F-gas users urged to prepare for change
UK: DEFRA has warned F-gas users in Northern Ireland to ensure they have enough quota/authorisations and the necessary certification before the end…
EFCTC urges support for illegal refrigerant campaign
GERMANY: The refrigerant producers group EFCTC is inviting companies from across the refrigeration and air conditioning industry to join a new campaign…
Carrier launches AquaSnap chiller on R32
EUROPE: Carrier’s AquaSnap scroll chiller is now available in a more efficient range using lower GWP refrigerant R32. …
MPs to consider pros and cons of heat pumps
UK: The UK government’s Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is to consider the merits and drawbacks of rolling out electrical, gas and hybrid…