PinnedMarie Battesti‘Hothouse Earth’ threat: HFC phasedown to mitigate riskA new study describes how the HFC phasedown could help mitigate the risk of uncontrollable climate change.Aug 7, 2018Aug 7, 2018
Marie BattestiNatural Refrigerants Help Soccer Go GreenThe U.S. women’s soccer (football) team captured the attention of the world as it brought home its fourth World Cup victory in France on…Jul 10, 2019Jul 10, 2019
Marie BattestiEuropean Retailers Combine Natural Refrigerants and Energy Efficiency to Cut Carbon EmissionsEuropean retailers Delhaize Belgium, METRO AG, and Migros are turning to a holistic approach encompassing HFC-free technology and…Jul 10, 2019Jul 10, 2019
Marie BattestiUpdating HC standards is key to meeting Kigali targets, says EIAThe NGO calls for national approval of IEC’s new 500-g charge limit and an increase of the limit for ACs, while criticizing oversight of…Jul 9, 2019Jul 9, 2019
Marie BattestiNew IEC standard for increasing HC charge officially publishedThe 500-g charge limit for flammable refrigerants in commercial cases under IEC 60335–2–89:2019 is officially publishedJun 27, 2019Jun 27, 2019
Marie BattestiEuropeans applaud IEC charge increase for HCsNew 500-g charge limit for flammable refrigerants in commercial cases expected to create new opportunities for stakeholders.Jun 25, 2019Jun 25, 2019
Marie BattestiCARB seeks stakeholder feedback on GWP refrigerant capsThe California agency, which is setting GWP limits for new AC and refrigeration systems, also urges HVAC&R stakeholders to push for…Apr 30, 2019Apr 30, 2019
Marie BattestiIEC votes down HC charge limit increaseThe International Electrotechnical Commission has voted against increasing the charge limit on flammable refrigerants in commercial…Apr 15, 2019Apr 15, 2019
Marie BattestiDenmark considers stricter HFC charge limits in new refrigeration equipmentDenmark is seeking to replace 10 kg charge limit on HFCs in new refrigeration equipment with a rule that takes the GWP of the refrigerant…Apr 4, 2019Apr 4, 2019
Marie BattestiCalifornia seeks input for 750-GWP limit on AC refrigerantsCARB meeting addresses definition of ‘new equipment’ and whether chillers should be included in regulations.Mar 14, 2019Mar 14, 2019