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Standard revision a “milestone” for propane AC
SWITZERLAND: A new standards revision will in future allow a larger charge of flammable A3 refrigerant, like propane (R290), in domestic air…
Viessmann pledges €1bn for heat pumps and green solutions
GERMANY: Viessmann says it will invest €1bn over the next three years to extend its heat pump and green climate solutions portfolio….
Breathing MOFs exhibit huge cooling potential
SPAIN: A team from Spain’s University of Coruña have discovered that adsorbing carbon dioxide into certain metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) can create a significant…
Danfoss resumes business in Ukraine
DENMARK: Danfoss has announced that it is restarting business in Ukraine after activities were brought to a halt in February when Russia…
Carrier reports strong HVAC sales in Q1
USA: Carrier has reported strong sales in its HVAC segment in Q1, with North America residential, light commercial, and controls all up…
Tesco trials solar-powered refrigerated trailers
UK: Retailer Tesco is trialling solar-powered refrigerated trailers in a collaboration with Marshall Fleet Solutions….
Serbian customs intercept bus load of R404A
SERBIA: Customs officers discovered 60 cylinders of HFC refrigerant R404A in the luggage compartment of a bus at the Gradina crossing between…
ASERCOM warns of “severe consequences” of PTC ban
BELGIUM: ASERCOM has warned of “severe consequences” for heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning if exemptions to the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment are removed….
$1.55m fine settles refrigerant emission allegations
USA: A US scrap metal recycling company has agreed a proposed settlement of $1.55m for allegedly failing to recover refrigerant from small appliances and motor vehicle air conditioners….
Italy limits air conditioning to 25ºC
ITALY: The Italian government is limiting the operation of air conditioners to 25ºC in all public buildings as a result of the…