AN UPDATE ON FLUOROCARBONS
Representing the European Fluorocarbons Manufacturers
NEWSLETTER #179 - SEPTEMBER 2020
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The EFCTC submission to the call for evidence on Per- and Poly Fluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFASs) [1] provides a comprehensive package of information that builds on the EFCTC position paper “Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: HFCs and HFOs a distinct subset” [2]. While HFCS and HFOs are covered… Share this article on
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The EU-funded RES4BUILD project is developing integrated renewable energy-based solutions that are tailored to the needs and requirements of users and installers. The project aims to increase the uptake of renewable energy solutions for heating and cooling, decarbonising the energy consumption in buildings, and contributing to EU energy and climate goals. Low GWP… Share this article on
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In this round-up: the Commission insists it is taking action to prevent illegal trade in HFCs; The German air conditioning and refrigeration industry raises doubts about an amendment to the German Chemical Act to combat illegal trade. Recent investigations by the Cooling Post into just one online store offering refrigerant; UNEP provides more… Share this article on
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EFCTC welcomes the publication by the European Commission of the “Combined Evaluation Roadmap/Inception Impact Assessment” (Ref. Ares(2020)3402178 – 29/06/2020) to inform and enable stakeholders as part of the review of the EU rules on fluorinated greenhouse gases (Regulation (EU) No 517/2014). EFCTC supports the F-gas Regulation and believes that it is… Share this article on
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A range of R-32 chillers with capacities up to 1100 kW offer high efficiency, free cooling and in addition extremely low refrigerant leakage <3 g/year due to their hermetic construction. The air-cooled chillers are now eligible for 3 BREEAM credits, highlighting the range’s energy efficient qualities and helping contractors achieve environmental targets on… Share this article on
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The daily Var Matin reported that the explosion was linked to a maintenance intervention on refrigeration equipment.
Explanatory note: The incident emphasizes the need for high standards and training when using any refrigerants. The various refrigerant types have a different combination of environmental and safety properties. The lower GWP HFCs, HFC/HFO blends, HFOs… Share this article on
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International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (FLW) on September 29, 2020. The day offers an opportunity to sharpen focus on the need to reduce FLW and how doing so can contribute to sustainable development. As explored in depth in FAO’s 2019 State of Food and Agriculture, food loss and waste… Share this article on
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