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Closer industry-science ties could boost heat pump performance and cut costs
An article co-authored by IIR Science and Technology Council (STC) member Christian Vering discusses how improved testing methods and closer collaboration between manufacturers and researchers could enhance heat...
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EU adopts common framework for calculating buildings’ life-cycle climate impact
A new EU delegated regulation establishes a common framework for calculating the life-cycle global warming potential (GWP) of new buildings, supporting more consistent assessments across Member...
Ghana: New labels promote natural refrigerants along sustainable cooling initiative
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ghana has launched new voluntary refrigerant labels to help consumers identify air conditioners and refrigerators/freezers that use R290 and R600a. The country has...
Not restricted under the Montreal Protocol, feedstock emissions are delaying the recovery of the ozone layer
Emissions from ozone-depleting substances (ODS) used as feedstocks are projected to be seven times higher than previous assumptions, with a global use that increased by 163% between 2000 and 2024, according to a...
United States: February 2026 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 February 2026...
Jordan launches National Cooling Action Plan to address emissions from refrigeration sector
The Kingdom of Jordan’s Ministry of Environment has official launched a National Cooling Action Plan to enable Jordan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from refrigeration (domestic, commercial and industrial...
France bans gas boilers in new buildings in favour of heat pumps
To address skyrocketing energy prices, the French government is intensifying its electrification strategy by prohibiting the installation of gas boilers in new buildings by the end of 2026.
Waste heat in Europe: untapped potential and evolving policy framework
Large volumes of excess heat remain underutilised across Europe, while EU legislation is increasingly recognising its role in decarbonisation.
Uganda: New labels promote natural refrigerants in ACs and refrigerators
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in Uganda has launched new voluntary refrigerant labels to help consumers identify air conditioners and refrigerators/freezers that use R290 and...
Cooling for health: rising temperatures disrupt sleep, health and productivity
According to the 2025 Global Report of the Lancet Countdown and other related research, without adaption, rising temperatures represent a global public health crisis that could result in 546,000 deaths annually...
NASA tests liquefaction technology to produce propellant on the Moon
Experts at NASA’s Glenn Research Centre in Cleveland, USA, are testing technology designed to liquefy oxygen on the lunar surface for use as rocket propellant.
Brazil’s AC market continues to expand in 2025, with slower but sustained growth
New data from the Brazilian Association of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Heating (ABRAVA) show that air-conditioning production in Brazil kept growing in 2025. While growth rates have...
United States: January 2026 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 January 2026...
Brazil launches the development of national plan to tackle rising cooling demand and extreme heat
The country has initiated the development of a National Cooling Action Plan, aiming to integrate climate adaptation, energy efficiency and social equity into a comprehensive strategy to address rising...
Latin America and the Caribbean: implementing efficiency policies to curb dumping of inefficient air conditioners
According to a report published by the CLASP, 44% of all new air conditioners sold in eleven countries in Latin America and the Caribbean constitute environmental dumping of low efficiency equipment. However,...
Policy support drives 11% growth in heat pump uptake across Europe in 2025
Recent data from the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) highlight that residential heat pump sales increased across most European markets in 2025. Stable government incentives and policy measures are helping...
New framework aims to standardise research on evaporative cooling technologies
Evaporative cooling is gaining increasing attention as an energy-efficient alternative to conventional air conditioning. A new scientific study by an international team of researchers, including Anna Pacak,...
France: Sales of household refrigerators stabilise in 2025 after two years of setback
According to Gifam, the association of household appliance brands, sales of household refrigerators were virtually identical in 2025 compared to 2024 (-0.8%), a positive result after...
UK: Heat Pump Ready Programme supports innovation and knowledge transfer to accelerate heat pump adoption
Heat Pump Ready, led by the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), aimed to accelerate heat pump adoption in the UK and support the development of new tools, technologies and business models...
Piezoelectric cooling technologies offer new solutions for thermal management in compact electronics
As electronic devices continue to reduce in size while increasing in power, efficient heat dissipation is becoming a critical challenge. A recent review published on the International Journal of Refrigeration...
UK heat pump sales reach new record (+27%) as the sector’s economic potential grows
New statistics published by the Heat Pumps Association UK report that sales strongly increased in 2025, with a total of over 125,000 units sold, reflecting continued policy support and growing interest in...
United States: December 2025 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 December 2025...
Illegal HFC trade: 168 tonnes of seized ODS and HFCs
Led by the World Customs Organization (WCO) in collaboration with 120 Customs administrations, operation DEMETER XI resulted in 168 tonnes of seized ODS and HFCs.
Viet Nam National Cooling Action Plan targets 97% reduction in refrigeration emissions by 2045
Launched in December 2025, the Viet Nam’s first National Cooling Action Plan targets improvements in appliance efficiency, refrigerant lifecycle management, passive and urban cooling strategies, and cold chain...
IEA 2026 electricity report: global electricity demand rises, with cooling among key growth drivers
The 2026 global electricity report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts rapid growth in power use through 2030, driven by electrification, digitalisation and rising cooling needs. The report...
India: NCCD reports a 2.2% compound annual growth rate in cold storage capacity
Reports from the Government of India – Press Information Bureau (PIB) and from the Indian Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare – National Centre for Cold-Chain Development (NCCD) document the growth of...