EUROPE
REPORT / STUDY

Evaporative Cooling Found to Have Lower Carbon Footprint Than Dry Cooling

By TIne Stausholm , Nov 20, 2019, 17:05

This is the conclusion of a two-year study by Eurovent.
WORLD
COOLING
REPORT / STUDY

‘Chilling Prospects’ Report Demands Global Action on Cooling Access

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Nov 18, 2019, 10:52

The updated study shares a practical road map for affordable, sustainable cooling in the developing world.

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WORLD
SERVICES
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Cooling as a Service Alliance Launched to Support Alternative Business Model

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Nov 14, 2019, 15:47

The CaaS Alliance aims to mainstream the pay-per-service business model for financing HVAC&R equipment.
WORLD
MEETING
POLICY / LAW

MOP 31: Reduce Food Waste by Building a Sustainable Cold Chain

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Nov 11, 2019, 16:52

The 31st Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol (MOP 31) also discussed energy-efficiency, Kigali progress, and CFC11

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

WORLD
SERVICES
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Cooling as a Service Alliance Launched to Support Alternative Business Model

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Nov 14, 2019, 15:47

The CaaS Alliance aims to mainstream the pay-per-service business model for financing HVAC&R equipment.
EUROPE
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Heat Pump Summit Issues Call to Action to Reduce GHGs

By TIne Stausholm , Oct 30, 2019, 10:57

Speakers urged the industry to work towards higher energy efficiency and a greater use of natural refrigerants.
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.
EUROPE
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Highlights from ATMOsphere Europe 2019 conference

By TIne Stausholm , Oct 21, 2019, 10:31

The ATMOsphere Europe 2019 conference took place in Warsaw, Poland, on October 16-17.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
TRAINING / EDUCATION

South African Ammonia Training Centre Launches Skills City Africa Project

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Oct 15, 2019, 12:12

OTTC will bulid a large ‘boarding school’ for artisans to help grow natural refrigeration skills in Africa.
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.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
CONFERENCE

ATMOsphere Heads Back to South Africa in March 2020

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Oct 10, 2019, 09:40

This global conference for sustainable cooling and heating solutions is returning with ATMOsphere Cape Town.
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Natural Refrigerant Projects Nominated for Australian Awards

By Devin Yoshimoto , Oct 07, 2019, 12:18

Innovative natural refrigerant systems are eligible for AIRAH’s recognition of excellence.
ASIA / PACIFIC
TRAINING / EDUCATION
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Australian Ammonia Emergency Training Wins Commissioner's Award

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Sep 30, 2019, 09:59

Australia’s only accredited ammonia training is going strong, winning awards, and planning its next course.
WORLD
MEETING
ENGINEERING

NatRef Projects Shine in OzonAction Awards at MOP31

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Nov 07, 2019, 15:30

Four of the five winning projects in the ASHRAE-UNEP Innovation Awards involve natural refrigerants.
WORLD
WORKSHOP
POLICY

Workshop to Address Uptake of Non-HFC Refrigerants in South Africa

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Nov 07, 2019, 08:46

The government and UNIDO are hosting a Cape Town event to assist the local industry in complying with Kigali.

ASIA / PACIFIC

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.
ASIA / PACIFIC
ENVIRONMENT
POLICY / LAW

New Zealand and Mauritius Ratify Kigali Amendment

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Oct 04, 2019, 15:01

The number of countries committed to phasing down high-GWP HFC refrigerants now stands at 85.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Rising Electricity Costs Driving Uptake of Ammonia/CO2 in the Philippines

By Devin Yoshimoto , Oct 03, 2019, 09:10

So says Frabelle, a Philippines-based cold-storage operator during ATMOsphere Asia 2019.
ASIA / PACIFIC
CONFERENCE
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

ATMOsphere Asia: Regulatory Action on F-Gases Sought in Thailand

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 30, 2019, 16:35

Thai government is not doing enough to control emissions in industrial sector, say stakeholders.
AMERICA
POLICY / LAW

U.S. Senators Again File Bill to Phase Down HFCs

By Michael Garry , Nov 01, 2019, 20:38

Carper and Kennedy reprise industry-supported 2018 bill.
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.

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