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Making existing building “net zero”
USA: Purdue University is working with US manufacturer Whirlpool to convert an existing home to a “net-zero” structure….
Are chillers the answer in a low GWP world?
THAILAND: With medium-sized air conditioning systems remaining a challenge for low GWP alternatives, the future might see a much broader use of…
Arkema announces 15% increase on all HFCs
FRANCE: Arkema Fluorochemicals has announced further European price increases on all its Forane HFC refrigerants….
Thermo King sells first R452A fridge unit
BRUSSELS: Thermo King has supplied its first transport refrigeration units running on the R404A replacement R452A….
Are ghostly visions caused by poor IAQ?
USA: Reported hauntings and ghostly manifestations might be caused by poor indoor air quality, according to scientists….
Profits up but GEA plans further job losses
GERMANY: The GEA Group reports sales up 8.7% in the first quarter of this year but continued downsizing will see around 1,450…
Danfoss CEO calls for climate action
DENMARK: The president and CEO of Danfoss, Niels B Christiansen, is one of 43 top CEO signatories to an open letter to world leaders…
India drops opposition to HFC phase-down
BANGKOK: In a surprise move, India has dropped its opposition to bringing HFC phase-down controls into the Montreal Protocol mechanism….
Carrier Transicold announces R452A option
UK: Carrier Transicold is the latest major transport refrigeration company to offer R452A as an optional alternative to R404A….
ASHRAE funds refrigerant flammability tests
USA: ASHRAE has awarded a $195,000 grant to the University of Maryland to more accurately determine refrigerant flammability….