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Exclusive discount on EHPA annual reports for IIR members

Thanks to EHPA-IIR partnership, you can benefit from an exclusive 15% discount on EHPA annual reports.
- Publication date : 2024/11/27
- Subjects: Figures, economy
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The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024: refrigeration contributes to sustain aquatic food supplies amid record high production

Figures from FAO and IIR highlight the importance of the seafood cold chain for a sustainable aquatic food supply through 2050.
- Publication date : 2024/11/25
- Subjects: Figures, economy
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The Australian refrigeration sector: decreased emissions, transition to natural refrigerants and a growing workforce

Released in 2024, the Cold Hard Facts 4 report identifies key developments and emerging trends in the Australian refrigeration and air conditioning industry between 2016 and...
- Publication date : 2024/11/22
- Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Figures, economy
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EU reports shortage of RAC technicians

In the latest edition of the labour shortages and surpluses report, the European Labour Authority identified 11 countries with severe shortage of air conditioning and refrigeration...
- Publication date : 2024/11/21
- Subjects: General information
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Wondrwall introduces AI-controlled propane heat pump

Wondrwall launches a propane air-source heat pump with AI-powered energy management for cost and carbon savings.
- Publication date : 2024/11/20
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Papua New Guinea joins global effort against climate change as 163rd country to ratify the Kigali Amendment

This November, Papua New Guinea ratified the Kigali Amendment which will enter into force in February 2025.
- Publication date : 2024/11/19
- Subjects: Regulation
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Oman joins global effort against climate change as 162nd country to ratify the Kigali Amendment

The Sultanate of Oman is now the fourth Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country to ratify the Kigali Amendment, following the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait.
- Publication date : 2024/11/19
- Subjects: Regulation
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Kuwait joins global effort against climate change as 161st country to ratify the Kigali Amendment

Kuwait is now the third Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country to ratify the Kigali Amendment, following the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
- Publication date : 2024/11/19
- Subjects: Regulation
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Emissions Gap Report 2024: the role of refrigeration in reducing emissions

In its latest report, UNEP outlines the potential for emissions reduction in various sectors, including energy efficiency measured in the buildings sector.
- Publication date : 2024/11/13
- Subjects: Environment
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Natural refrigerants drove the global commercial refrigeration market in 2023

According to JARN, natural refrigerants in commercial equipment are gaining popularity, namely driving the demand for equipment renewal in Europe.
- Publication date : 2024/11/12
- Subjects: Figures, economy
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United States: September 2024 heating and cooling equipment shipment data

AHRI provides monthly data on heating and cooling equipment shipped by US manufacturers in the US market. The data provided covers the two months prior to the month of release. Therefore, data for September 2024...
- Publication date : 2024/11/08
- Subjects: Figures, economy
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Optimising cold storage to boost antioxidants and anthocyanins in blood oranges

A study by the University of Florida found that storage temperatures ranging from 6 to 12 °C significantly enhance anthocyanin, phenolic content, and antioxidants content in in ‘Budd...
- Publication date : 2024/11/06
- Subjects: Technology
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Brazil: 94.5% employability rate for trained professionals in the refrigeration sector

The refrigeration course offered by the SENAI, the National Service of Industrial Learning in Brazil, has a 94.5% employability rate for its graduates.
- Publication date : 2024/11/06
- Subjects: Figures, economy
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China: World's largest indoor ski resort applies energy saving measures

Shanghai’s new indoor ski resort relies heavily on refrigeration technologies, including 33 snow-making machines to feed the pistes.
- Publication date : 2024/11/06
- Subjects: General information
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AREA publishes new F-gas guide for contractors

AREA’s new F-Gas GUIDE details crucial updates on leak checks, labeling requirements, and service bans for high-GWP refrigerants.
- Publication date : 2024/10/25
- Subjects: Regulation
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EPA targets illegal HFC imports in new AIM Act enforcement alert

The EPA issued an alert on enforcing the AIM Act, targeting illegal HFC imports and emphasizing recent actions to reduce these potent greenhouse gases by 85% by 2036 to combat climate change.
- Publication date : 2024/10/24
- Subjects: Regulation
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Must read: evidence and guidelines against dumping of inefficient cooling equipment in developing countries

The IGSD compiled a resource guide to inform stakeholders on environmentally harmful dumping of new but energy-inefficient cooling equipment that uses high global-warming-potential...
- Publication date : 2024/10/24
- Subjects: Developing country
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World Energy Outlook 2024: cooling drives electricity demand, especially in developing countries

In its latest report, the IEA predicts that residential air conditioning will require an extra 700 TWh of electricity by 2035, more than three times the extra demand from computer...
- Publication date : 2024/10/23
- Subjects: Figures, economy
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Adopting energy-efficient cooling technologies can save over $6 trillion in developing economies

A recent report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and UNEP-led Cool Coalition modelled how adopting sustainable cooling can reduce electricity consumption in developing...
- Publication date : 2024/10/23
- Subjects: General information
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Canada invests over CA $500,000 in heat pump training to boost skilled workforce and reduce emissions

In August 2024, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over 500,000 Canadian dollars...
- Publication date : 2024/10/23
- Subjects: General information
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New F-Gas rules in effect

The European Commission recently introduced new F-gas rules about labelling, the format for data declaration, and certification.
- Publication date : 2024/10/07
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A refrigeration plant in LEGO kit!

A new LEGO refrigeration plant kit to engage young people in refrigeration careers. It combines fun building with educational insights on fridge systems.
- Publication date : 2024/10/07
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United States: the HVACR workforce on the rise in 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of technicians employed in the heating and refrigeration sector in the US rose by 6% between 2022 and 2023.
- Publication date : 2024/09/27
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Uganda is drawing up draft energy and safety standards for household refrigeration

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) contributed to the East African Standard for household refrigerating appliances as well as to a consultative stakeholder’s workshop to discuss new quality and...
- Publication date : 2024/09/25
- Subjects: Regulation
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Global air-to-water heat pump market: modest growth in 2023 amid regional variations

According to JARN, the global air-to-water (ATW) heat pump market increased by 0.2% in 2023, reaching close to 5 million units.
- Publication date : 2024/09/23
- Subjects: Figures, economy
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