Whitehall urged to step up monitoring of illegal F-Gas sales
Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee has called on the government to provide extended resources for the monitoring of the illegal sale, use and handling of F-Gas to help ensure continued adherence to key European environmental regulation
RAC Magazine May digital issue out now
May’s RAC Magazine considers initial feedback from our latest Round Table discussion on the future of refrigerant use in the retail sector that has looked at a broad number of concerns such as industry willingness to train engineers over the use lower GWP gas such as the mildly flammable R32.
‘Clean cold’ congress closes with demand for systemic cooling rethink
A current lack of skills in the use and implementation of low GWP refrigerant and systems has been identified as one major challenge to transitioning to cleaner and less carbon intensive cooling during world’s first ‘clean cold’ congress in Birmingham this week.
More US states expected to follow California’s lead on HFC restrictions
A number of US states are expected to follow California’s example in adopting portions of the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) into law to prohibit use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) for refrigeration.
EC supportive of F-Gas member state assistance measures, not exemptions
Cooling industries across Europe will not be receiving special exemptions to help with the spiralling costs of higher-GWP refrigerant, with EU member states being urged to back support programmes instead.
BSI report pushes for full post-Brexit membership of European standards bodies
Samsung commits to R32 expansion following ‘wind-free’ AC launch
RAC Magazine April digital issue out now
Bitzer expands heat exchange portfolio after buying Alfa Laval's shell-and-tube business
Stricter UK standards sought to drive 2030 zero carbon building push
New BCIA chief sets out ambitions for continuous industry training
REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE updates low GWP guidance with safety focus
David Frise appointed BESA chief executive
IOR updates guidance for non-flammable low toxicity refrigerants
First global clean-cold conference targets supply chain cooling rethink
BESA: 60+ construction bodies in support of retentions bill after Carillion collapse
EC forum concludes third review of F-Gas regulation and phase-down aims
SPC to invest in product and efficiency expansion following buy-out
ACRIB backs FETA safety fears over use of R32 in R410A systems
AHRI warns against Trump’s metal imports tariff pledge
Asda unveils plans to cut 750 jobs across stores and head offices
Tesco stems sales declines as Sainsbury’s notches up longest run of growth for three yearsSubscription
Morrisons unveils Amazon supply tie-up to bolster online presence
BHS secures new £10m loan from Gordon Brothers to roll out food business
