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UK government boost for heat pumps
UK: The UK government has announced a boost for heat pumps with an extra £30m for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and the relaxing of planning application rules….
EIA survey finds leaks at 50% of stores
USA: An undercover investigation claims to have detected HFC refrigerant leaks at 50% of supermarkets visited in Northern California….
Liquid and air cooling system meets evolving data centre needs
USA: Critical infrastructure service provider has collaborated with Compass Datacenters to develop a solution that integrates air and liquid cooling technologies for data centres supporting AI….
MP calls for GSHP review after fatal explosion
UK: Conservative MP Richard Fuller has called for a review of regulations covering the installation of ground-source heat pumps following a fatal explosion last month in Bedford….
EU phase down “on track” despite widespread HFC smuggling
EUROPE: The amount of HFCs placed on the EU market in 2023 was 5% below the maximum quantity allowable under the European F-gas regulation, according to latest figures….
Has Daikin finally cracked CO2 VRF?
BELGIUM: As a possible solution to the viability of VRF air conditioning technology in a low-GWP future, Daikin will preview a CO2 VRF system at the ISH show in March….
Enter the AI-powered propane heat pump
UK: A new manufacturer has entered the heat pump market with a propane air-source unit powered by artificial intelligence to create “significant” energy savings….
Germany seeks public procurement ban on VRF
GERMANY: The German government proposal to ban the public procurement of multi-split/VRF air conditioning systems has been met with criticism by the industry….
Members push for mediation in IoR dispute
UK: Members of the Institute of Refrigeration have voted for mediation in the ongoing dispute between ex-president Graeme Fox and the board of trustees, which has already cost £32,000….
Pressure exchanger improves CO2 refrigeration efficiency
USA: A technology adapted from the desalination industry is said improve COPs of CO2 refrigeration systems by up to 30%….