The U.S.-based International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) has joined the Cool Coalition, a UN-backed organization that is working to accelerate the transition to energy-efficient, climate-friendly cooling.
In doing so, the IIAR joins more than 130 other stakeholders that are already members of the Cool Coalition network, ranging from national and subnational governments and private sector entities to academia and international, intergovernmental and civil society organizations. Existing partners include Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC), GEA Refrigeration Technologies and the German Development Agency’s Green Cooling Initiative.
According to its website, the IIAR is the world’s “leading advocate for the safe, reliable and efficient use of ammonia [R717] and other natural refrigerants.” It represents a range of industry stakeholders, including manufacturers, engineers, contractors and end users.
As the developer of standards for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the IIAR is “instrumental in shaping the industry standards for all refrigeration systems using natural refrigerants,” said the Cool Coalition in a LinkedIn post.
“By partnering with [the] IIAR, we strengthen our commitment to sustainable cooling solutions and nature-based approaches,” it added. “Together, we’ll continue to advance the cause of responsible refrigeration practices and advocate for a greener future.”
“By partnering with [the] IIAR, we strengthen our commitment to sustainable cooling solutions and nature-based approaches. Together, we’ll continue to advance the cause of responsible refrigeration practices and advocate for a greener future.”
Cool Coalition
“Cooling and refrigeration are essential to the quality of life for a multitude of reasons,” said Gary Schrift, President of the IIAR. “Using natural refrigerants is the perfect way to expand the use of active cooling systems without the cooling system and [its] refrigerant leading to negative environmental and human health effects and increasing the need for more cooling.”
Beyond developing standards, the organization conducts research, produces guidelines and technical information, and provides education and training.
In October, the IIAR launched a micro-site to help U.S. HVAC&R stakeholders stay informed of the changing regulatory landscape as the country transitions to lower-GWP technologies under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act.
“Using natural refrigerants is the perfect way to expand the use of active cooling systems without the cooling system and [its] refrigerant leading to negative environmental and human health effects and increasing the need for more cooling.”
Gary Schrift, IIAR
