F-Gas Regulations on the horizon

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The F Gas regulations are awaiting a review that can take place any day now and as a result the Climate Center is urging those in the industry to get ahead of the changes.

The European Commission are creating new controls to ensure that the use of refrigerants that could have a very high impact on global warming is monitored and constrained. These F-gases can be used in air conditioning systems that are used in offices. It is expected that in there will be new regulations that will be introduced through-out Europe.

Robert Franklin is the manager of the refrigeration side of the business at the Climate Center has said, “The final details of the F-Gas regime are currently being worked out, but it is clear that the EU will act to reduce the use of very high GWP refrigerants in the future.

“For those whose businesses depend on such refrigerants, we advise that it would be prudent to review the options now, so that plans can be put in place to manage the transition to greener alternatives.”

With many people looking to upgrade any old systems they may need so they are ready for next year it is definitely worth taking into account the fact that legislation will be changing. With this in mind choosing an appropriate model to invest money in is essential especially as they have such a long life expectancy. Your next purchase decision needs to take into the fact that legislation will be calling for products that have low impact on global warming.

Robert Franklin continued to say, “We are closely monitoring the current F-Gas review process, and will be keeping customers up to day with developments. However, it is clear that there will be tougher controls and restrictions on the use of certain refrigerants, with big implications for those affected.

“We can help people plan ahead so that they are aware of the options, and have contingency plans in place to protect their businesses.”

In other news the Institute of Refrigeration is anticipated to be playing a big role in a new learning programme being rolled called REAL alternatives. The IOR have said, “The focus will be on carbon dioxide, ammonia, hydrocarbon and HFO refrigerants. It will improve the knowledge in the service and maintenance of these refrigerants in new systems from the point of view of safety, efficiency, reliability and containment.

The aim of the learning programme is to bring together knowledge within the industry across the whole of Europe via e-learning and other methods.