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United States: June 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 June 2025 was...
- Publication date : 2025/09/11
- Subjects: Figures, economy
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IJR confirms its position among 10 most influential publications in Thermal Sciences

Similar to the previous year, the International Journal of Refrigeration ranks among the 10 most cited publications in the Thermal Sciences category, according to the 2025 Google Scholar Metrics...
- Publication date : 2025/09/09
- Subjects: General information
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St. Kitts and Nevis joins global effort against climate change as 165th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment

This August, St. Kitts and Nevis ratified the Kigali Amendment which will enter into force in November 2025.
- Publication date : 2025/09/04
- Subjects: Regulation
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Member news: Daikin opens new R&D centre for heat pumps in Belgium

IIR corporate member Daikin has officially opened its new EMEA Development Centre for heat pump technologies, reinforcing its partnership with Ghent University.
- Publication date : 2025/09/01
- Subjects: General information
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Germany: IIR Junior Member C. Vering shows heat pumps can cut GHG emissions by 91%

C. Vering, C. Zibunas, et al. investigated the environmental performance of switching from boilers to heat pumps in residential buildings across Germany using life cycle assessment, in a study published recently...
- Publication date : 2025/08/21
- Subjects: Technology
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Chilling Prospects 2025: refrigeration remains inaccessible for over one billion people

The number of people at high risk due to lack of access to refrigeration remains remarkably high, according to the latest edition of the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)’s Chilling Prospects...
- Publication date : 2025/08/20
- Subjects: General information, Figures, economy, Developing country
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Blueprint for a sustainable off-grid solar-powered cold room 20% cheaper than state of the art

In June 2025, Efficiency for Access published a report on constructing a sustainable solar-powered cold room using natural and locally available materials. Their design reduced embedded GHG emissions by 63% and...
- Publication date : 2025/08/20
- Subjects: Technology, Developing country
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Nepal joins global effort against climate change as 164th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment

This August, Nepal ratified the Kigali Amendment, which will enter into force in November 2025.
- Publication date : 2025/08/19
- Subjects: Regulation
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United States: May 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 May 2025 was...
- Publication date : 2025/08/07
- Subjects: Figures, economy
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UNEP and ASHRAE updated list of new refrigerant designations June 2025

On 30 July 2025, UNEP and ASHRAE published a fact sheet to provide an update on ASHRAE Standard 34, available in English, French and Spanish.
- Publication date : 2025/08/05
- Subjects: Regulation
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Türkiye Adopts First-Ever Climate Law, Paving the Way for Net-Zero and Green Development

Türkiye’s first Climate Law introduces a regulatory framework for F-gases and sets the stage for climate-resilient refrigeration technologies.
- Publication date : 2025/07/31
- Subjects: Regulation, Environment
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Egypt Sets Clear HFC Phase-Down Commitments in Line with Kigali Amendment

Egypt outlines a structured HFC phase-down roadmap at OEWG-47, reinforcing its commitment to Kigali targets and sustainable refrigeration practices.
- Publication date : 2025/07/30
- Subjects: Regulation
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Launching of SeCrioNet, the first Spanish scientific network dedicated to cryobiology

Currently based at the University of Vigo, Spain, SeCrioNet brings together experts from various disciplines to promote research, technological development and strategic applications of cryopreservation in...
- Publication date : 2025/07/10
- Subjects: General information
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Live from OEWG Meetings: What is Accra-Helsinki Group?

In a recent conversation with the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), Kofi Agyarko introduced the newly formed Accra-Helsinki Group for Sustainable Cooling, an initiative launched under the...
- Publication date : 2025/07/07
- Subjects: General information
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IIR Cryogenics 2025 Conference: Implementing the new EU SoHO regulation for tissue cryobanks

P. Mericka et al. highlighted key points to be addressed by establishments during implementation of the new 2024 EU Regulation on standards of quality and safety for substances of human origin (SoHO) intended...
- Publication date : 2025/07/03
- Subjects: Regulation
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IIR Cryogenics 2025 conference: Using Waste Cold Energy from Liquid Hydrogen to Save Energy on Nitrogen Liquefaction

F. Herzog et al. proposed recovering waste cold energy from liquid hydrogen production to help produce liquid nitrogen, thus saving energy on N2 liquefaction, while reducing the heat requirement for...
- Publication date : 2025/07/01
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Performance and climate impact assessment of R152a and R1234yf as drop-in replacements for R134a in automotive AC systems

As the phase-out of R134a accelerates due to its high global warming potential, identifying efficient and climate-friendly alternatives becomes critical. This study puts R152a and R1234yf to the test under...
- Publication date : 2025/06/17
- Subjects: HFCs alternatives
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IIR Cryogenics 2025 conference: latest advances in cryogenics for quantum computing

A keynote paper on cryogenics for quantum computing reviewed current cooling methods such as dilution refrigeration or cryocoolers, challenges associated with cryogenics for quantum computing, as well as recent...
- Publication date : 2025/06/12
- Subjects: Technology
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United States: March 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 March 2025 was...
- Publication date : 2025/06/10
- Subjects: Figures, economy
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World LNG Report 2025: LNG trade continues to grow, requiring increased global decarbonisation efforts

According to the IGU, global LNG trade grew by 2.4% in 2024, connecting 22 exporting with 48 importing markets. With increasing global regulatory focus on methane emissions, particularly from the EU, Japan, and...
- Publication date : 2025/06/05
- Subjects: Figures, economy
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US AC companies act to ease R454B refrigerant shortage

US air conditioning manufacturers are working to resolve the R454B refrigerant shortage caused by supply chain issues and rising demand after the US AIM Act’s implementation.
- Publication date : 2025/06/03
- Subjects: HFCs alternatives
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UK government may tighten F-Gas refrigerant rules

The UK government is considering stricter regulations on refrigerant gases to help meet environmental targets, including speeding up phase-out programmes and introducing new bans, according to a DEFRA...
- Publication date : 2025/05/29
- Subjects: Regulation, HFCs alternatives
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AI set to drive doubling of electricity demand from data centres

In a special report, the IEA predicts that data centre electricity consumption will more than double to around 945 TWh by 2030, driven mainly by AI.
- Publication date : 2025/05/27
- Subjects: Technology
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IIR Position Paper in IJR: Frozen food at −18°C or −15°C? A critical review of subzero storage, quality, and regulation

IIR expert Alain Le-Bail et al. have recently published an article reviewing the current regulations on selected subzero temperature storages and examining the impact of shifting the frozen storage temperature...
- Publication date : 2025/05/22
- Subjects: General information
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UNEP and ASHRAE updated list of new refrigerant designations 2025

In May 2025, UNEP and ASHRAE published a fact sheet to provide an update on ASHRAE Standard 34, available in English, French and Spanish.
- Publication date : 2025/05/21
- Subjects: Regulation
Read more