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US identifies vapour-compression options
USA: The US Department of Energy has identified 17 technologies which could potentially replace traditional vapour compression technology in hvac systems. …
Hours lost from poor work temperatures
UK: A new survey suggests around 2% of office hours are wasted due to the temperature alone, potentially costing the UK economy…
Lidl opens first zero carbon store
BELGIUM: Lidl has opened its first carbon neutral CO2 store in Ixelles, Belgium….
ASHRAE proposes new R404A replacements
USA: Two new low GWP refrigerant alternatives to R404A are amongst the proposed addenda to the recently published ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-2013….
HFO1123 – a new alternative to R410A?
JAPAN: Asahi Glass, a Japanese refrigerant manufacturer supplying Honeywell with R1234yf, has announced that it has developed a new refrigerant for use…
Report non-compliant ac systems
UK: Companies and individuals are being encouraged to report air conditioning systems that have not been inspected under the Energy Performance of…
Robert Heap RIP
UK: Robert Heap MBE, one of the most respected, influential and well-known members of the refrigeration industry, sadly passed away last week…
Oil-less linear compressor launched
BRAZIL: Hermetic refrigeration compressor manufacturer Embraco has announced the worldwide launch of its oil-free linear compressor for domestic fridges….
Precision to offer HFO in fridges
UK: Commercial refrigeration manufacturer Precision is to offer the low GWP HFO refrigerant R1234ze as an option in its foodservice equipment….
Daikin and Hitachi get Smart in Wigan
UK: A Japanese consortium, including air conditioning, heat pump and ICT manufacturers Hitachi and Daikin, is to go ahead with its Smart…