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Industry to press Defra for mandatory F-Gas database as gove
24 February 2015 Government response to consultation on F-Gas enforcement is effectively ‘business as usual’ but Defra does commit to considering database issue in more depth The government has published its summary of responses to its public consultation on F-Gas enforcement, but the results will disappoint those who believe that there needs to be stricter policing of the regulations. Foll...
Explore the world in a new way with IEA Energy Atlas
Interactive maps depict a wealth of data, from oil consumption to CO2 emissions, for the globe and 138 countries 24 February 2015 If an atlas is a window on the world, the new IEA Energy Atlas ...
ASHRAE/IES Updates Standards for Existing Building Efficienc
24 February 2015 If you’re a contracting business that frequently works with buildings, you should read through the revised standard from ASHRAE and IES that seeks to give greater guidance on retrofit...
Authorities gear up for storage cabinet labelling enforcemen
23 February 2015 National Measurement Office (NMO) is preparing to enforce the forthcoming Ecodesign and energy labelling regulations. Recently appointed Ecodesign enforcement authority the Nat...
Report highlights potential for refrigeration remanufacturin
23 February 2015 Report highlights potential for remanufacturing to reduce both costs and carbon, with refrigerated display cases selected as a key area for improvement. A report from an influential cross-party group of MPs has highlighted the potential for remanufacturing, as a way to reduce both costs and carbon, with refrigerated display cases selected as a key area for improvement. &nbs...
Adande Puts the Whoosh In Baroosh
Feb 23, 2015 UK: Adande has supplied refrigerated drawer systems to the McMullen’s Baroosh bar and restaurant in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The Marlow venue is the latest of six Baroosh outlets opened b...
Private Equity Giant to buy Aspen Pumps in ￡105m deal
Feb 23, 2015 UK: Private equity giant 3i is poised to complete a deal to buy Sussex-based condensate pump manufacturer Aspen Pumps for ￡105m. According to the Sunday Times, City sources said 3...
Lower GWP blends in Bitzer compressors
Feb 23, 2015 GERMANY: Bitzer has produced an information sheet for those considering using some of the new lower GWP refrigerants and blends with its compressors. Many of the new lower GWP refr...
ASHRAE seeks data centre comments
Feb 23, 2015 USA: A proposed standard from ASHRAE providing requirements for energy use in data centres is open for public input. ASHRAE Standard 90.4P, Energy Standard for Data Centers and Tel...
Codes, Standards Developers Align Guidelines To Create Susta
Feb 23, 2015 Consistency will benefit the environment, code compliance, builders, designers WASHINGTON - Several leading associations that develop codes and standards to create green buildings are collaborating to align the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), ANSI/ASHRAE/IES/USGBC Standard 189.1 and the LEED green building program. The initiative is being welcomed by code officials, arc...
