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Lower costs boost Euro heat pump sales
BELGIUM: Predictably, research by the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) has confirmed that heap pump sales increase when upfront purchase prices and running costs are reduced….
ECHA to open consultation on latest PFAS opinion
EUROPE: The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will publish its latest draft opinion on the proposed European PFAS restrictions tomorrow, with stakeholders having the opportunity to comment….
Vertiv to buy heat exchanger firm ThermoKey
USA/ITALY: Critical digital infrastructure solutions provider Vertiv is to acquire Italian heat exchanger company ThermoKey SpA….
Warning of rising gas prices and supply issues
UK: British businesses are advised to engage proactively with suppliers and stay informed of availability in the face of rising refrigerant price rises and supply issues….
Retailers fined over $1.1m for selling R134a
USA: Amazon and Walmart have received penalties totalling over $1.1m in the USA for illegally selling R134a to the general public….
Switchless AC system achieves 25% energy cut
JAPAN: Daikin claims to have achieved an annual energy saving of approximately 25% in a commercial zero-energy office building using a so-called “switchless” air conditioning system….
Belgium to auction 14 tonnes of seized R134a
BELGIUM: Nearly 14 tonnes of confiscated R134a refrigerant is expected to raise over €62,000 in an auction being organised by the Belgian government finance agency. …
Criminal swoop uncovers 398t of F-gas
NETHERLANDS: A 12-month worldwide operation targeting organised crime networks involved in waste and pollution crime has uncovered 398 tonnes of fluorinated greenhouse gases….
Commission backs electricity tax reduction
BELGIUM: The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) has applauded the European Commission’s recommendation for member states to reduce electricity taxation. The Citizens’ Energy…
Euro refrigerant prices remain stable
EUROPE: Refrigerant prices in Europe remained relatively stable or even decreased slightly in the fourth quarter of 2025, while the price of reclaimed R404A rose again compared to Q3….