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Methodology to Determine Energy Efficiency Strategies in Buildings Sited in Tropical Climatic Zones; Case Study, Buildings of the Tertiary Sector in the Dominican Republic.

• Author(s) : FELIX BENITEZ J. M., DEL PORTILLO-VALDES L. A., PEREZ R., SOSA D.
• Publication date: 2022/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Tropical climate, Case study, Tertiary sector, Energy efficiency, Simulation, Calculation, Monitoring, Dominican Republic, Commercial building
• Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 13
• Formats : PDF

A pre-feasibility study for deep seawater air-conditioning systems in the Caribbean. Final report.

• Author(s) : Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc.
• Publication date: 2015/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Technology, South america, Refrigerating system, Dominican Republic, Design, Jamaica, Air conditioning, Sea water

High velocity seawater air-conditioning with thermal energy storage and its operation with intermittent renewable energies

• Author(s) : HUNT J. D., ZAKERI B., NASCIMENTO A., GARNIER B., PEREIRA M. G., BELLEZONI R. A., RAMOS D. S., SCHNEIDER P. S., de ASSIS BRASIL WEBER N., MACHADO P. P. B.
• Publication date: 2020/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Energy efficiency, District cooling, Air conditioning, Sea water, Thermal energy storage, Economy, Renewable energy, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Optimization
• Source: Energy Efficiency - vol. 13 - n. 8
• Formats : PDF

Experiences and case studies on energy efficiency in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector.

• Author(s) : ONU Environnement (ex-PNUE)
• Publication date: 2018/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Ghana, Generality, Costa Rica, China, Canada, Low GWP, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominican Republic, District cooling, Belarus, Case study, Refrigerant, Chile, Colombia
• Formats : PDF

The chilled processed food market in Dominican Republic

The Dominican chilled processed food sector is forecast to see consumption levels increase slightly over the next five years, experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2% in constant value and 1% in retail volume terms.

• Publication date : 2013/12/18
• Subjects: Figures, economy

A project aimaing at improving fresh produce exports from Dominican Republic

The United States Department of Agriculture is currently working to strengthen the DR’s ability to export high quality fruit and vegetable products.

• Publication date : 2017/07/18
• Subjects: Developing country

Latest progress in the Caribbean Cooling Initiative

Jamaica and the Dominican Republic are working towards setting up policies and minimum energy efficiency requirements to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions from cooling. 

• Publication date : 2021/05/31
• Subjects: Environment, Developing country, Regulation

Update on the global regulation on refrigerants

Global regulations on fluorinated gases are evolving, with new ratifications of the Kigali Amendment (including China), the updating of the GWP of certain refrigerants by the IPCC, and five European countries...

• Publication date : 2021/09/07
• Subjects: Regulation, HFCs alternatives

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Global cooling pledge progress: COP29 marks key milestones in sustainable cooling initiatives

Following COP28's Global Cooling Pledge, ministers and leaders from over 30 nations convened at COP29 to map out the path forward for sustainable cooling.

• Publication date : 2024/12/11
• Subjects: General information

Refrigeration now at the heart of international discussions

The recent G7 meeting in France and the United Nations Climate Action Summit 2019 in the US illustrate the growing importance of the refrigeration sector in international discussions.

• Publication date : 2019/09/30
• Subjects: Environment, Regulation

More than one billion people are at high risk due to a lack of access to cooling

The annual Chilling Prospects report estimates that 355 million people living in poor rural areas and 732 million people living in poor urban areas are at risk due to a lack of access to cooling worldwide....

• Publication date : 2021/05/31
• Subjects: Developing country