A further conviction for the sale of illegal R-22 refrigerant and an investigation into 40 more instances have been reported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Sales of ozone-depleting HCFCs, such as R-22, for the maintenance or servicing of refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump equipment have been prohibited in...
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The IEA Renewable Energy Working Party (REWP) hosted a workshop on “Scaling-up Renewables through Decentralised Energy Solutions” in Paris on Tuesday 28 March. This event brought together senior decision-makers, experts and key players from governments, municipalities, energy industries as well as IEA members, partners and Technology Collaboration Programmes. The well-attended workshop...
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At a recent press conference the deputy director of the China National Energy Administration Li Yangzhe noted that renewable energy development and utilization will be sped up during the 13th Five-year Plan period, spanning from 2016 to 2020. During this period, heating that utilizes renewable energy will be implemented, such...
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In a warmer, richer world, the demand for air conditioning will skyrocket. From 900 million room air conditioners in 2015, the global stock is expected to grow to 2.5 billion units in 2050. In many parts of the developing world, cool dehumidified air is not only a matter of comfort...
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There is only one week left to profit from the early bird fee! The 12th IEA Heat Pump Conference will be held from 15th to 18th May 2017, at the World Trade Centre in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The early bird registration deadline is March 1, 2017 - you can save...
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Nominate candidates for the Rittinger award. The deadline for nominations is the 1st of March 2017. The HPT TCP seeks candidates for the Rittinger award, which recognizes deserving individuals or teams who have achieved distinction in the advancement of heat pumping technologies, applications, market development and management or organization of...
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HPC has now received the letter of confirmation for CETIAT's joining of HPT TCP Annex 51 – "Acoustic Signature of Heat Pumps", signed by ADEME. The effort for France will be led by François Bessac, CETIAT.
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HPC has received three letters of confirmation for the joining of HPT TCP Annexes, signed by the Swedish Energy Agency: The joining of RISE - Research Institutes of Sweden in HPT TCP Annex 47 – “Heat pumps in district heating and cooling systems“. The effort for RISE will be led by Marcus Lindahl. The...
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