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Italian group urges “no” vote on F-gas proposals
ITALY: A leading Italian refrigeration association has called for the rejection of the F-gas revision amendments proposed by the ENVI committee and…
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….
US heat pump shipments down 13.4%
USA: US shipments of air-source heat pumps decreased by 13.4% in January, reported to be the first yearly drop since August 2020….
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”…
Croatia customs fine HFC smuggler €13,200
CROATIA: A Croatian citizen has been €13,200 for an attempt to smuggle 50 cylinders of HFC refrigerant across the border from Bosnia-Herzegovina. …
Revisions would end French climate ambitions
FRANCE: The French heat pump association AFPAC has warned that the F-gas revisions proposed by the EU environment committee, if passed, would…
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…