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ASHRAE to modify A2L safety standard
USA: With the US facing restrictions on higher GWP refrigerants, ASHRAE is looking to modify its safety standard to incorporate “mildly flammable”…
R449A in 1,000 supermarkets next year
USA: Chemours is predicting that R449A, the lower GWP alternative refrigerant for R404A, will be adopted in more than 1,000 supermarket systems…
US HFC plans spring DIY leak
USA: President Obama’s plans to control HFCs have sprung a leak with news that the EPA is proposing to allow refrigerant sales…
Energy efficiency should be top priority
DENMARK: With the potential to deliver a 38% emissions reduction, Danfoss has called for energy efficiency to be given top priority at…
Refrigeration can reduce GHG emissions
FRANCE: Expansion of the cold chain in developing countries could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 180-550 million tons of CO2e/yr between now…
Supermarkets are key to HFC phase-down
UK: A leading consultant has warned that meeting Europe’s HFC phase-down targets hinges on supermarkets across Europe adopting lower GWP refrigerants….
Mitsubishi adds R32 to M series
AUSTRALIA: Mitsubishi Electric Australia has launched a new M Series split system range running on the lower GWP refrigerant R32….
Sainsbury’s trials R452A refrigerant
UK: Sainsbury’s is trialling R452A refrigerant as a lower GWP alternative to R404A in its refrigerated transport fleet….
Fake oil turns up in Russia
RUSSIA: Counterfeit Bitzer refrigeration oil has been discovered for sale in Russia….
Heat pump fraudster jailed
UK: A rogue air-source heat pump installer, who conned members of the public out of more than £122,000, has been jailed for…