LEGISLATION
Panasonic accepts EC fine
Panasonic Corporation has said it accepts the European Commission decision to impose a fine on Panasonic of EUR7,668,000 (£6.3m) on refrigeration compressors
Durban starts move to new climate treaty
The United Nations climate talks in Durban have produced a ‘roadmap’ for climate change
Renewables to compete for lowest cost energy market
The government will not set targets for future nuclear or renewable energy as it does “not know how costs will change over time”.
EIA: HFC-23 credits creates false economy
An effort to decrease emissions of the super greenhouse gas HFC-23 has led to a largely-false carbon market that should be eliminated, says the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).
Germany moves towards a ban on pre-charged kit - simply register to view
The proposal by AREA to ban the general sale of pre-charged split units has moved a step closer after key German air-conditioning manufacturers met with the trade to discuss the subject
Defra rejects calls for central F-Gas database - simply register to view
Quidos, the F-Gas certification company, is calling for a central public register to help improve compliance rates after it previously found a 50 per cent failure in auditing
Green Deal event details announced
Details of the forthcoming Green Deal event - ‘Delivering the Green Deal’, 22nd of March - have been announced.
Non-domestic RHI date opens
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for non-domestic generators has opened for applications
HFC phase-down delayed by India, China and Brazil stance
India, China and Brazil have delayed any agreement to the phase-out of HFCs, claiming that debate can only take place at UN climate talks this week in Durban.
ACRIB releases proposed F-Gas review consultation responses
ACRIB has released details of its recent F-Gas review consultation responses
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Refrigerant producers publish HFC 'Phase-down' position
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California rolls out refrigeration regulations
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Lobbyist calls for quick F-Gas phase-out
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China threatens venting of HFC-23
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RAC A/C Question Time: Part 2 - simply register to view
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Zero tolerance on F-Gas says distributor
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RAC A/C Question Time: Part 1 - simply register to view
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Heat Pump Association voices RHI disappointment
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Climate Change seminar preaches energy conservation
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ATMOsphere delegates call for clarity on F-Gas - simply register to view
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RHI delay leaves industry frustrated - simply register to view
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F-Gas audit reveals a 50 per cent failure rate - simply register to view
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F-Gas support claim 80% switch to full certification
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Policy makers ramp up HFC phase-out pressure
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EC launches F-Gas consultation in wake of 'inadequate' emissions cuts
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RICS study shows true cost of Part L
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The Big Question: Industry reaction to Calor statement - simply register to view
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RAC Air-Conditioning Question Time needs you!
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F-Gas policing debate rages on after wholesaler revelation
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European countries secretly releasing HFC-23 despite environmental impact
F-Gas Issues
F-Gas training company: thousands still not qualified
Training company Develop Training has claimed that there are still thousands of gas engineers still not trained to the required F-Gas standards.
Italy and Malta could face legal sanctions over F-Gas
The European Comission says Italy and Malta could face legal sanctions over F-Gas Regulation
Changes to F-Gas Support
From the 1st April 2012 the F-Gas Support service will be undertaking several changes
Italy finally approves F-Gas certification
The decree that ensures Italy is compliant to the European Regulation 842 /2006 on fluorinated greenhouse gases - F-Gas - has been approved
F-Gas legislation will cause backlog
Training company voices F-Gas training backlog fears, with many working illegally
Defra rejects calls for central F-Gas database - simply register to view
Quidos, the F-Gas certification company, is calling for a central public register to help improve compliance rates after it previously found a 50 per cent failure in auditing
