european commission: dg environment directorate eu policy on ods and f-gases in the refrigeration...

European Commission: DG Environment Directorate

EU Policy onODS and F-Gases in the Refrigeration

and Air Conditioning Sector

Peter HorrocksPeter Horrocks

European Commission, DG ENVEuropean Commission, DG ENV

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 28 February 2007Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 28 February 2007


Discussion of ...

Controls on HCFCs in EU

Controls on F-Gases in EU

Impact on Refrigeration and Air conditioning sectors

Conclusions


Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sectors

Covers many sectors – ie. domestic, Covers many sectors – ie. domestic, commercial, industrial, processing sectors commercial, industrial, processing sectors

Many actors involved in production of Many actors involved in production of equipment and gases, installation, servicing equipment and gases, installation, servicing and maintenance and recoveryand maintenance and recovery

Employs a significant percentage of work Employs a significant percentage of work forceforce

Technology and regulation important Technology and regulation important driving forcesdriving forces


EC Legislation on ozone depleting substances

Regulation (EC) 2037/2000 on ozone depleting Regulation (EC) 2037/2000 on ozone depleting substances, as amended, controls the production, substances, as amended, controls the production, importation, exportation, placing on the market, importation, exportation, placing on the market, use, recovery, recycling, reclamation and destruction use, recovery, recycling, reclamation and destruction of all ODS including HCFC 22of all ODS including HCFC 22

Commission Decision 2005/134/EC determines the Commission Decision 2005/134/EC determines the mechanism for the allocation of quotas to producers mechanism for the allocation of quotas to producers and importers of HCFCs from 2003 to 2009and importers of HCFCs from 2003 to 2009


HCFC Placing on the Market & Production Controls

Current production of HCFCs can only Current production of HCFCs can only be equal or less than 1997 production. be equal or less than 1997 production. Then intermediate phase- out steps Then intermediate phase- out steps with no production after 31.12.2025with no production after 31.12.2025

Currently placing on the market 30% Currently placing on the market 30% of 2001 baseline with no placing on of 2001 baseline with no placing on the market of HCFCs in EU after the market of HCFCs in EU after 31.12.200931.12.2009


Total Placing on the Market of HCFCs –EU 27

Market 2007

Refrigeration 2094.63

Foam 0.00

Solvent 67.01

Total 2161.64

*


HCFC Production Controls: Review

The Commission reviewed in 2003 whether:The Commission reviewed in 2003 whether:

- a cut ahead of 2008 should be proposed- a cut ahead of 2008 should be proposed

- changes to the production cuts post - changes to the production cuts post 2008 should be proposed2008 should be proposed

It concluded that current EC production and It concluded that current EC production and consumption controls were appropriate and no consumption controls were appropriate and no further adjustments are currently requiredfurther adjustments are currently required


HCFC use controls: refrigerants

Refrigeration, AC and Heat pumps in general - 1 Jan Refrigeration, AC and Heat pumps in general - 1 Jan 20012001

Fixed AC < 100kW - 1 July 2002Fixed AC < 100kW - 1 July 2002

Reversible AC/Heat Pumps - 1 Jan 2004Reversible AC/Heat Pumps - 1 Jan 2004

Servicing existing systems - virgin HCFCs - 1 Jan 2010Servicing existing systems - virgin HCFCs - 1 Jan 2010

Servicing existing systems - all HCFCs 1 Jan 2015Servicing existing systems - all HCFCs 1 Jan 2015

Review of use of HCFCs in refrigeration - by end 2008Review of use of HCFCs in refrigeration - by end 2008


HCFC use controls: exemptions & review

Mechanism for granting time-limited Mechanism for granting time-limited exemptions where it can be demonstrated that exemptions where it can be demonstrated that technically and feasible alternatives do not existtechnically and feasible alternatives do not exist

Few granted, mainly medical, solvent Few granted, mainly medical, solvent applicationsapplications

Provision for the Commission to review a few Provision for the Commission to review a few permitted uses and proposed changespermitted uses and proposed changes


HCFC controls:imports & exports

Imports of HCFCs subject to limitsImports of HCFCs subject to limits All imports are licensed by CommissionAll imports are licensed by Commission Imports of products and equipment containing HCFCs Imports of products and equipment containing HCFCs

prohibited - unless produced before use banprohibited - unless produced before use ban HCFC exports permitted (except non-Party states)HCFC exports permitted (except non-Party states) All export are authorised by CommissionAll export are authorised by Commission Exports of HCFC equipment and products permitted Exports of HCFC equipment and products permitted

(but use of HCFCs banned for such exports on 31 Dec (but use of HCFCs banned for such exports on 31 Dec 2009)2009)


HCFC controls monitoring, emission control

& end of life

Data reporting by producers, importers and exportersData reporting by producers, importers and exporters

Annual checks for leaksAnnual checks for leaks

Mandatory recovery of used HCFC from certain equipmentMandatory recovery of used HCFC from certain equipment

Recovery if practicable from other productsRecovery if practicable from other products

Recovered HCFC to be recycled or destroyed Recovered HCFC to be recycled or destroyed

Mandatory training of persons handling HCFCsMandatory training of persons handling HCFCs


F-Gases Regulation and MAC Directive

One proposal but two elements, both entered One proposal but two elements, both entered into force 4.07.2006 into force 4.07.2006

Regulation (EC) 842/2006 Regulation (EC) 842/2006 for containment for containment and recovery, use bans and prohibitions – and recovery, use bans and prohibitions – applies 4.07.2007applies 4.07.2007

Directive 2006/40/ECDirective 2006/40/EC for phase out of HFCs for phase out of HFCs > 150 GWP in mobile air-conditioning > 150 GWP in mobile air-conditioning systems in motor vehicles – applies from systems in motor vehicles – applies from 5.01.20085.01.2008


Drivers F-Gases Legislation

EU obligations under Kyoto ProtocolEU obligations under Kyoto Protocol Emissions of F-Gases increasing strongly Emissions of F-Gases increasing strongly

under BAUunder BAU Member States adopting own legislationMember States adopting own legislation Agreement amongst stakeholders that Agreement amongst stakeholders that

regulatory action appropriateregulatory action appropriate


Main elements of Regulation

1.1. ScopeScope

2.2. Containment and recovery measuresContainment and recovery measures

3. 3. Training and CertificationTraining and Certification

4. 4. Data reporting requirementsData reporting requirements

5. 5. Labelling provisionsLabelling provisions

6.6. Marketing prohibitions and use restrictionsMarketing prohibitions and use restrictions

7.7. MS may retain stricter national marketing restrictions existing on MS may retain stricter national marketing restrictions existing on 31.12.05 for four years after entry into force31.12.05 for four years after entry into force

8.8. Review on effectiveness in 2011Review on effectiveness in 2011


Scope of RegulationIt covers:It covers: Fluorinated greenhouse gases in Kyoto Protocol – HFCs, Fluorinated greenhouse gases in Kyoto Protocol – HFCs,

PFCs and SF6PFCs and SF6 Applies to fluorinated gases listed in Annex I together with Applies to fluorinated gases listed in Annex I together with

respective GWPsrespective GWPs GWPs based on third assessment of IPCCGWPs based on third assessment of IPCC Annex I can be reviewed and updated in the light revisions Annex I can be reviewed and updated in the light revisions

under Kyoto Protocol (Article5(3))under Kyoto Protocol (Article5(3)) Preparations containing fluorinated greenhouse gases with Preparations containing fluorinated greenhouse gases with

a GWP< 150 not covered by provisions of the Regulationa GWP< 150 not covered by provisions of the Regulation


Containment

Applies to stationary applications in Article 3Applies to stationary applications in Article 3 Obligation to minimise leakages and repair as soon as possibleObligation to minimise leakages and repair as soon as possible Frequency of inspection scheduleFrequency of inspection schedule Checking for leaks by certified personnelChecking for leaks by certified personnel Leakage detectors defined, mandatory for applications > 300kg but fire Leakage detectors defined, mandatory for applications > 300kg but fire

protection systems have four years graceprotection systems have four years grace Operator defined, owner can be responsible for operator’s roleOperator defined, owner can be responsible for operator’s role Checking for leakage definedChecking for leakage defined Maintenance of records on inspections and servicing companies and personnelMaintenance of records on inspections and servicing companies and personnel Commission to define standard inspection requirements and direct and Commission to define standard inspection requirements and direct and

indirect measuring methods of leakage detection in Committeeindirect measuring methods of leakage detection in Committee ISO 14520 standard for fire protection units can meet inspection standardISO 14520 standard for fire protection units can meet inspection standard


Recovery

Recovery an obligation for operators by certified personnel for Recovery an obligation for operators by certified personnel for refrigeration/ac/equipment containing F-gases based solvents fire refrigeration/ac/equipment containing F-gases based solvents fire protection systems and fire extinguishers and high voltage switchgearprotection systems and fire extinguishers and high voltage switchgear

Recovery obligatory from refillable and non-refillable containers at Recovery obligatory from refillable and non-refillable containers at end of lifeend of life

Recovery in other products and equipment if technically possible and Recovery in other products and equipment if technically possible and not disproportionate cost (e.g. foams, mobile air conditioning and not disproportionate cost (e.g. foams, mobile air conditioning and refrigeration equipment except if serving military operations and refrigeration equipment except if serving military operations and mobile air conditioning)mobile air conditioning)

Recovery to take place before final disposal or during servicing and Recovery to take place before final disposal or during servicing and maintenancemaintenance

MS to facilitate cross-border shipment of recovered F-gasesMS to facilitate cross-border shipment of recovered F-gases


Training and Certification

Commission to establish minimum requirements and mutual Commission to establish minimum requirements and mutual recognition for personnel involved in installation maintenance or recognition for personnel involved in installation maintenance or servicing with respect to refrigeration, air-conditioning and fire servicing with respect to refrigeration, air-conditioning and fire protection also for recovery, including mobile refrigeration and a/c, F-protection also for recovery, including mobile refrigeration and a/c, F-gases containers and high-voltage switchgeargases containers and high-voltage switchgear

Member States to establish or adjust their programmes to comply and Member States to establish or adjust their programmes to comply and notify Commissionnotify Commission

Commission to establish notification formatCommission to establish notification format Training and certification covers relevant personnel and companies Training and certification covers relevant personnel and companies

and their relevant personneland their relevant personnel Operators have an obligation to ensure personnel used are trained and Operators have an obligation to ensure personnel used are trained and

certifiedcertified Only certified personnel to take delivery of fluorinated ghgOnly certified personnel to take delivery of fluorinated ghg


Labelling

Labelling applies to certain products and equipment containing Labelling applies to certain products and equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases – chemical name, using accepted fluorinated greenhouse gases – chemical name, using accepted industry nomenclature and indication it contains fluorinated industry nomenclature and indication it contains fluorinated greenhouse gasesgreenhouse gases

Applies, Applies, inter alia,inter alia, to refrigeration equipment containing PFCs; to refrigeration equipment containing PFCs; refrigeration/air-conditioning/ fire protection systems and refrigeration/air-conditioning/ fire protection systems and extinguishers containing HFCs and swichgear containing SF6extinguishers containing HFCs and swichgear containing SF6

Information required in instruction manualInformation required in instruction manual Commission with the committee shall establish the format of the labelCommission with the committee shall establish the format of the label Commission to examine possibility 2 years after entry into force of Commission to examine possibility 2 years after entry into force of

adding additional environmental information, incl GWP, to labeladding additional environmental information, incl GWP, to label


Placing on the Market prohibitions

F-Gas Products and Equipment

Date of Prohibition

F-Gases Non-refillable containers

4 July 2007

HFCs and PFCs Non-confined direct evaporation systems containing refrigerants

4 July 2007

PFCs Fire protection systems and fire extinguishers

4 July 2007

F-Gases Windows for domestic use

4 July 2007


Review - Refrigeration

Review of refrigeration systems in modes of transport and air Review of refrigeration systems in modes of transport and air conditioning systems other than those in motor vehiclesconditioning systems other than those in motor vehicles

Assess effectiveness of containment measures and see if maximum Assess effectiveness of containment measures and see if maximum leakage rates possibleleakage rates possible

Evaluate training and certification programmes in MSEvaluate training and certification programmes in MS Review reporting requirementsReview reporting requirements Assess need for European standards for controlling emissions of Assess need for European standards for controlling emissions of

fluorinated ghgfluorinated ghg Evaluate effectiveness of containment measuresEvaluate effectiveness of containment measures State of technology review and best available techniques and State of technology review and best available techniques and

environmental practicesenvironmental practices Assess whether other products and equipment can be included in Assess whether other products and equipment can be included in

Annex II - prohibitionsAnnex II - prohibitions


Some Issues for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Operator Operator CheckingChecking Non-refillable containersNon-refillable containers Log BooksLog Books LabellingLabelling


Estimated Effects of Regulation and Directive

Applies to 27 Member States – nearly ½ billion Applies to 27 Member States – nearly ½ billion peoplepeople

Emission reduction around 21 Mtonnes of CO2 eq Emission reduction around 21 Mtonnes of CO2 eq by 2012 by 2012

- 15 Mtonnes of Co2 eq: containment- 15 Mtonnes of Co2 eq: containment

- 6 Mtonnes of CO2 eq: prohibitions and use bans- 6 Mtonnes of CO2 eq: prohibitions and use bans 2020 around 40-50 Mtonnes of CO2 eq per annum 2020 around 40-50 Mtonnes of CO2 eq per annum

with full benefits of phase out of HFC 134a in with full benefits of phase out of HFC 134a in MACsMACs


Conclusions

Contributes to meeting Kyoto objectivesContributes to meeting Kyoto objectives Focus on containment and recovery in Focus on containment and recovery in

Regulation and phase-out in DirectiveRegulation and phase-out in Directive A challenging Regulation to implement A challenging Regulation to implement Requires the commitment of all actorsRequires the commitment of all actors Cooperation between relevant actors and Cooperation between relevant actors and

authorities at each level is essentialauthorities at each level is essential First step in regulating emissions of fluorinated First step in regulating emissions of fluorinated

greenhouse gasesgreenhouse gases


Further information

Commission Communication 2001Commission Communication 2001http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/com/pdf/2001/com2001_0580en01.pdfhttp://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/com/pdf/2001/com2001_0580en01.pdf

Report of working groupReport of working grouphttp://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/chemicals/sustdev/fluorgases/gas1.pdfhttp://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/chemicals/sustdev/fluorgases/gas1.pdf

Industrial Emissions Unit web-siteIndustrial Emissions Unit web-sitehttp://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/climat/eccpl.htm#fluorinatedgaseshttp://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/climat/eccpl.htm#fluorinatedgases

ContactContact [email protected]@cec.eu.int

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