World News
The world gears up for World Refrigeration Day
UK: This year’s World Refrigeration Day (WRD) has created an unprecedented amount of interest with thousands of events taking place across the…
Lennox rises to cold climate heat pump challenge
USA: Lennox is reported to be the first partner in the US Department of Energy’s challenge to develop a more efficient prototype heat pump for northern climates….
Haier sponsors World Aquatics Championships
ITALY: Haier HVAC Solutions, the comfort cooling and applied air conditioning arm of the Chinese manufacturer, is sponsoring the 19th FINA World…
Greece subsidises new energy efficient AC and fridges
GREECE: The Greek government is offering subsidies of up to €710 per device for the replacement of domestic air conditioners, refrigerators or…
Spool compressor achieves EER of 12 on R1234ze
USA: The company behind the development of a new design of compressor for chillers, air conditioners and heat pumps claims to have…
US industry urges prompt action on Kigali
USA: The AHRI and the Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy have written a joint letter to the leaders of the US Senate urging…
Austria to ban gas boilers from 2023
AUSTRIA: The Austrian government is to ban the installation of gas boilers in new buildings from 2023. …
UNEP and U-3ARC in plan for Africa
FRANCE: UNEP OzonAction and U-3ARC, the African refrigeration and air conditioning association, has agreed to collaborate toward expanding and advancing technological awareness and…
Congo ratifies Kigali Amendment
CONGO: The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, has become the 135th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment and phase…
Dubai retailer retrofits to R448A
UAE: Organic Foods and Café, a grocery retailer based in the UAE, has retrofitted R448A into a system running R22 in one of…