ASIA / PACIFIC
POLICY / LAW
POLICY

Australia passes HFC phase-down legislation

By Andrew Williams , Jun 21, 2017, 11:25

The government has passed legislation to phase down HFCs from 2018 and deliver an 85% reduction by 2036.
AMERICA
POLICY / LAW
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

EPA delays safety rule changes until 2019

By Michael Garry , Jun 20, 2017, 00:22

The effective date of amendments to the RMP is postponed to allow the EPA to consider industry objections.

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AMERICA
AIR CONDITIONING
HEATING

Ammonia in HVAC: Time to use your imagination!

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Jun 20, 2017, 18:26

Manufacturers argue ammonia is a real possibility if the industry is able to think outside the box.
AMERICA
MEETING
POLICY

ATMO America: CARB asks NatRef industry for feedback

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Jun 19, 2017, 17:40

CARB called on ATMOsphere America attendees for hard data on how to reduce HFC emissions.

INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

AMERICA
POLICY / LAW
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

EPA delays safety rule changes until 2019

By Michael Garry , Jun 20, 2017, 00:22

The effective date of amendments to the RMP is postponed to allow the EPA to consider industry objections.
ASIA / PACIFIC
EVENTS
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

FOOMA Japan 2017: Food manufacturers seek NatRef solutions

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jun 16, 2017, 15:49

Small to mid-sized businesses are driving the market in Japan.
EUROPE
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION
INDUSTRIAL FREEZING

Colruyt puts ammonia at heart of new factory

By Andrew Williams , Jun 15, 2017, 15:20

The Belgian retailer decided an ammonia heat pump was the most efficient option.
AMERICA
EVENTS
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Industrial operators look to CO2 in plant expansions

By Michael Garry , Jun 15, 2017, 11:10

M&M is adding CO2 in tandem with existing or new ammonia systems to create cascade configurations.
AMERICA
TRADE FAIR
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Low-charge scenarios serving North American plants

By Michael Garry , Jun 13, 2017, 00:54

Packages and ammonia/CO2 systems reduce ammonia charge, improve safety and boost efficiency.
AMERICA
EVENTS
CONFERENCE

Low-charge ammonia's benefits praised by end users and contractor

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jun 07, 2017, 09:00

Panelists pointed out safety dvantages of low-charge systems on day two of ATMOsphere America
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
CONFERENCE

ATMO America: U.S. natref industry determined to progress

By Andrew Williams , Jun 05, 2017, 17:40

The drive for energy efficiency will increase natref uptake despite the present regulatory uncertainty.
AMERICA
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Game Changer: SMUD’S natref incentives for reducing GHG emissions

By Michael Garry , Jun 01, 2017, 10:06

The utility is offering GHG-reduction incentives on top of energy-efficiency incentives for natref systems.
EUROPE
CONFERENCE
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Low-charge NH3 systems delivering significant energy savings for industry

By Alvaro de Oña , May 25, 2017, 03:05

Stefan Jensen presented a low-charge NH3 case study at an Ohrid conference.
AMERICA
TRADE FAIR
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Will Amazon acquisition impact Whole Foods' NatRef initiative?

By Michael Garry , Jun 16, 2017, 22:41

The merger appears to let Whole Foods continue its current operations and programs.
ASIA / PACIFIC
EVENTS
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

FOOMA Japan 2017: Food manufacturers seek NatRef solutions

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jun 16, 2017, 15:49

Small to mid-sized businesses are driving the market in Japan.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

EUROPE
AMERICA
PODCAST

The NatRefs Show: Episode 6!

By Andrew Williams , Jun 19, 2017, 11:55

This episode covers Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods and the EIA's 7th Chilling Facts report.
AMERICA
VIDEO
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

UPDATED
Watch our ammonia video coverage from ATMO America

By Andrew Williams , Jun 13, 2017, 09:30

Ammonia played a starring role at ATMOsphere America 2017. Watch all the action here!
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
TRADE FAIR

Accelerate America announces 2017 award winners

By Michael Garry , Jun 07, 2017, 08:30

Whole Foods, US Cold Storage, Nestlé, Hillphoenix and Target’s Paul Anderson receive awards.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
CONFERENCE

Sleeping well with ammonia

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jun 06, 2017, 09:15

Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration’s network of trained technicians is helping to bring ammonia to U.S. stores.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
CONFERENCE

ATMO America: U.S. natref industry determined to progress

By Andrew Williams , Jun 05, 2017, 17:40

The drive for energy efficiency will increase natref uptake despite the present regulatory uncertainty.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
TRAINING / EDUCATION

Demand for natural refrigerant training in the future to outstrip supply, industry...

By Anti Gkizelis , Jun 01, 2017, 08:33

Training providers & receivers expressed high optimism about the future uptake of natural refrigerant training.
WORLD
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Nestlé’s pioneering vision

By Andrew Williams , May 22, 2017, 16:50

The Swiss multinational is committed to adopting natural refrigerants for HVAC&R applications wherever possible.
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
TRAINING / EDUCATION

Free natural refrigerants training common yet unknown in Europe

By Anti Gkizelis , May 18, 2017, 13:19

Over a third of natural refrigerant training providers offer free courses, reveals the GUIDE to N.R. Training in Europe.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

NatRefs part of California energy investment plan

By Michael Garry , May 04, 2017, 20:53

The California Energy Commission’s R&D funding scheme includes tests of CO2, propane and others.
AMERICA
EVENTS
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Industrial operators look to CO2 in plant expansions

By Michael Garry , Jun 15, 2017, 11:10

M&M is adding CO2 in tandem with existing or new ammonia systems to create cascade configurations.
WORLD
HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATION
POLICY

UNEP calls for implementation of policies supporting HFC phase-down

By Marie Battesti , Jun 15, 2017, 10:40

The UN body is calling on decision-makers to implement policies supporting the transition to alternative refrigerants.

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