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Aircon standards to save 885m tonnes CO2
USA: The US has announced new energy efficiency standards for commercial air conditioners and furnaces that are expected to save 885 million tonnes…
Airedale returns to Rawdon site
UK: Airedale International will be fully operational from its redeveloped Rawdon facility by January 4, the Leeds-based cooling systems manufacturer has announced….
Daikin expands euro R32 range
EUROPE/JAPAN: Daikin is increasing its availability of air conditioners running on the lower GWP refrigerant R32 with launches in both Europe and…
Debut for first magnetic medical fridge
GERMANY: A French company, Cooltech Applications, has debuted the first medical refrigerator using magnetic refrigeration at an exhibition in Germany….
Disposable cylinder ban is “long overdue”
NORWAY: A maritime industry supplier has called for a global ban on disposable cylinders and warns that an HFC phase-down could lead to an…
Germany to face court over MAC directive
EUROPE: The European Commission is to refer Germany to the Court of Justice of the EU for its failure to apply the…
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…