WORLD
WORKSHOP
POLICY / LAW

South African Government and Industry Working Together to Speed Up HFC Phase Down

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 12, 2019, 12:17

A recent Cape Town workshop advised the country on how to move towards more climate-friendly technologies.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

U.S.-Coalition Report Includes HFC Cuts As Part of Decarbonization Plan

By Michael Garry , Dec 12, 2019, 11:53

The report from the Amrica's Pledge colation was released at COP25 in Madrid.

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EUROPE
COOLING
BUSINESS & MARKET

shecco and BASE Sign MoU on Cooling as a Service Initiative

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 09, 2019, 16:51

shecco is joining the Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy as outreach partner to promote a pay-per-service model.
WORLD
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS
POLICY / LAW

Guinea in West Africa Ratifies Kigali Amendment

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 09, 2019, 16:48

This brings the total number of ratified parties to 90, of which 25 have come this year.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

U.S.-Coalition Report Includes HFC Cuts As Part of Decarbonization Plan

By Michael Garry , Dec 12, 2019, 11:53

The report from the Amrica's Pledge colation was released at COP25 in Madrid.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Cutting Ammonia Charge in Industrial Systems

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 05, 2019, 13:02

Researchers have shown that design tweaks can reduce the refrigerant charge without sacrificing cooling capacity.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Reinventing the Food Cold Chain in the Philippines

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 05, 2019, 12:30

A UNIDO-led three-year initiative aims to bring energy-efficient refrigeration to the country.
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
REPORT / STUDY

VDE Verlag Publishes German Textbook on Natural Refrigerants

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 05, 2019, 00:40

Described as the first book of its kind, the textbook provides a comprehensive look at natural refrigerants.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
PUMPS

Intelligent Pumping System Cuts Energy by 55% in Chillers

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 04, 2019, 11:17

New Grundfos units use temperature sensors to regulate water flow.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
REPORT / STUDY

Complete ‘Global Guide to Low-Charge Ammonia’ Launched with Interactive...

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 03, 2019, 10:11

The free resource has been published in three parts, with the final segment looking at the key market trends.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
TRAINING / EDUCATION

Ammonia Training Center Plans Hub Where Artisans Can Train, Work and Live

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 02, 2019, 16:23

The Skills City Africa project has German backing but seeks more help.
EUROPE
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRefs Expert Hafner Echoes Activist Greta Thunberg

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 02, 2019, 16:05

At ATMOsphere Europe he asked, How dare you burn fossil fuel when you can use a natural refrigerants-based heat pump?
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Water-Only Chiller Gaining More Customers

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 02, 2019, 15:57

Efficient Energy’s eChiller can be significantly more energy efficient than standard chillers.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Cutting Ammonia Charge in Industrial Systems

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 05, 2019, 13:02

Researchers have shown that design tweaks can reduce the refrigerant charge without sacrificing cooling capacity.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Reinventing the Food Cold Chain in the Philippines

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 05, 2019, 12:30

A UNIDO-led three-year initiative aims to bring energy-efficient refrigeration to the country.

ASIA / PACIFIC

ASIA / PACIFIC
TRADE FAIR

Registration Now Open for Australia’s ARBS 2020 Show

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 09, 2019, 16:40

ARBS (Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Building Services) Exhibition is Australia’s biggest HVAC&R trade show
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Reinventing the Food Cold Chain in the Philippines

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 05, 2019, 12:30

A UNIDO-led three-year initiative aims to bring energy-efficient refrigeration to the country.
ASIA / PACIFIC
ENVIRONMENT

Australia Launches ‘iHub’ to Spur Development of HVAC&R Technology...

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 02, 2019, 18:00

Funding will be available for proposals that demonstrate how renewable energy can be optimally integrated with equipment
ASIA / PACIFIC
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS
CONTRACTING / ENGINEERING

Occupational RAC License Coming Soon in Queensland, Australia

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Nov 11, 2019, 15:13

Contractors will need a mechanical services license starting January; technicians will have until December 31, 2021
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
REPORT / STUDY

New IEA Report Tackles Cooling in Southeast Asia

By Devin Yoshimoto , Nov 01, 2019, 02:39

The study looks at the impact of the growing demand for space cooling in ASEAN countries.
ASIA / PACIFIC
TRAINING / EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION

Funding Available for Australian HVAC&R Projects and Education

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Oct 28, 2019, 10:43

The ARBS Foundation offers scholarships and educational grants to contribute to solving contemporary industry problems.
ASIA / PACIFIC
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
REPORT / STUDY

Rapid Natural Refrigerant Growth in Australia, Says Government Report

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Oct 25, 2019, 14:10

'Cold Hard Facts 2019' details key developments and emerging trends in Australia's HVAC&R industry.
ASIA / PACIFIC
ASSOCIATION
INDUSTRY NEWS

Australian ARBS Industry Awards Seeking Nominations

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Oct 14, 2019, 12:23

Nomination deadline for the Air Conditioning Refrigeration Building Services (ARBS) Awards is November 15 at 5pm.
ASIA / PACIFIC
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
TRAINING & FORMATION

Australian HVAC&R Qualifications Under Review to Include Natural Refrigerants

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Oct 11, 2019, 16:19

Submission of the revised national curriculum is expected early 2020 and will include natural refrigerants.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
PUMPS

Intelligent Pumping System Cuts Energy by 55% in Chillers

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 04, 2019, 11:17

New Grundfos units use temperature sensors to regulate water flow.
AMERICA
TRADE FAIR

AHR Expo Survey Shows Positive Economy, But Concerns about Tariffs and Workforce

By Michael Garry , Dec 03, 2019, 18:05

Seventy-nine percent of respondents indicated good or excellent predicted sales prospects for 2020.

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