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EU agrees tougher energy efficiency targets
EUROPE: The European Parliament has agreed an EU energy efficiency target of 11.7% for 2030, exceeding the Commission’s original ‘Fit for 55′ proposal….
Slovakia heat pump plant will double production
GERMANY: Vaillant is commissioning its new 100,000m2 mega factory dedicated to the production of heat pumps in Senica, Slovakia….
German groups warn of refrigeration “extinction”
GERMANY: Industry groups are pleading with their members and their customers to urgently draw the attention of politicians to the “major problems”…
Nibe considering move for Fujitsu General
SWEDEN: Heat pump manufacturer Nibe has confirmed it is considering a potential acquisition of all or a majority of the Fujitsu General…
EPA clamps down on HFC imports
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced several enforcement actions, including settlements totalling over $900,000, in support of its efforts to…
ENVI amendment seeks to ban product exports
EUROPE: The European parliament’s environmental committee is looking to ban exports of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump equipment containing HFCs under…
F-gas concessions fail to pacify manufacturers
EUROPE: The European Parliament’s environment committee (ENVI) has relaxed some of the equipment bans proposed in the EC’s F-gas revision but not…
AREA upbeat on ENVI training proposals
BELGIUM: In contrast to manufacturers’ group, the European contractors’ association AREA has welcomed the F-gas revisions proposed by the European Parliament’s Environment…
“Pause for thought,” says EPEE
BELGIUM: EPEE has urged the European Parliament to pause for thought before pressing ahead with the F-gas bans voted for by its…
Euro vote a major setback for heat pumps
BELGIUM: The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) has described today’s F-gas vote as a major setback for heat pumps in Europe….