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HFC phase down in New Zealand

As early as January 2019, all of the developed countries that ratify the Kigali amendment will have lowered their average HFC consumption by 10% (compared to 2011-2013 levels). The government of New Zealand is therefore currently considering how to implement this phase down.

Cities Continue to Lead on Climate Action

In the wake of President Trump’s announcement of the US’ intended withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on climate change, cities around the globe continue to take the lead on tackling climate change. US cities of Orlando, Nevada City, and Nederland joined more than 40 other US cities by committing to transitioning to 100% renewable energy. In addition, UN officials have published an op-ed on climate actions in Asian cities.

Germany: Update of the refrigeration and air conditioning directive

The updated version of Germany’s refrigeration and air conditioning directive, which entered into force on January 1, 2017, will extend the scope related to the subsidising of refrigeration and air conditioning systems based on “non-halogenated and low-GWP refrigerants”. This amended directive extends funding to partial retrofits in addition to new system installations and full retrofits or replacements. Applicants can be awarded a maximum of EUR 150,000 per installation.

Afghanistan tackling HCFC use

This month national stakeholders, industry, civil society, government officials and international environment experts gathered in Kabul to raise awareness of and implement a national phase-out plan for HCFCs.

Optyma keeps hospital F-gas compliant

A busy hospital’s need to create a new service building meant relocating seven roof mounted condensing units cooling the hospital’s mortuary and provided the ideal opportunity to comply with current and future refrigerant regulations.