15 August 2014

Vol. XIV

In this issue

1. Report of the 34th Open-ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal

Protocol

2. Growth in Polymer Industry Drives Global Growth of Blowing Agents

3. Nigeria Plans to Export Hydrocarbon Refrigerants Gases

4. MTN Installs Solar Cooling System at Offices in Johannesburg

5. Senate Ratified the Montreal Protocol to Protect the Ozone Layer (Mauritania)

6. Pakistan Progressing on Ozone Layer Protection

7. Now the Chinese are Hit by Fakers

8. Alternatives to «Freon» ... Less Harmful and more Environmentally Friendly

(Saudi Arabia)

9. CASCADE: Reducing Energy Use by Airports

10. Staying Focused

11. shecco Launches Industry Surveys for Natural Refrigerants in China and

North America

12. Colombia inicia la senda final de preparación de la segunda etapa del plan

nacional de eliminación del consumo de los HCFC

13. Convocatoria a concurso de dibujo y pintura para proteger la capa de Ozono

2014 (Nicaragua)

14. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: The 2014 and 2015 Critical Use Exemption

from the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide - Final Rule

15. Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes under SNAP

16. Appliance Makers Get NYC Coolant Disposal Law Trimmed

17. Wisconsin Attorney General Announces $20K Judgment against Junk Dealers

18. Council OKs Levy Increases: Funds Ear-marked for Eventual Sanford Center,

City Arena Repairs

“Ozone Layer Protection: The Mission Goes On” is the theme for 2014

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The Ozone Secretariat invites all

Parties to the Montreal Protocol to celebrate Ozone Day on 16 September... Read more

Access recorded version, Ppt presentation…

of the recent OzonAction webinar on:

"How the Montreal Protocol is Leading the Way

to Ozone and Climate Protection"

Description: We all agree that the Montreal Protocol is a success, what does that really

mean - a success for ozone, but what about for climate? Has Montreal done enough,

could it do more? Is this successful treaty still ambitious? ...

Prof. Durwood Zaelke, Founder and President of the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development

(IGSD) answered these questions and more!

Date: Thursday, 31 July 2014 | Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (CEST)

Other time zones: [Bangkok 07:30 PM | Manama 03:30 PM | Nairobi 03:30 PM | Panama 07:30 AM | check other/your time zone: http://easyclock.appspot.com/ ]

UNEP DTIE OzonAction Branch is offering this forum to promote ozone layer protection through the use of

modern electronic communication technologies, and to increase global online learning and knowledge sharing,

as part of its clearinghouse mandate under the Multilateral Fund for the Montreal Protocol Implementation.

Note: The information above is available from the OzonAction website @ http://bit.ly/1naMJ4j

GLOBAL

1. Report of the 34th Open-ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal

Protocol

The 197 Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the

Ozone Layer discussed various issues regarding the protection of the

earth's fragile ozone layer, during the 34th Meeting of the Open-Ended

Working Group (OEWG 34) of the Parties, conducted from 14 to 18 July in

Paris, France…

Report of the thirty-fourth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of

the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone

Layer - UNEP/OzL.Pro.WG.1/34/6 -Unedited advance copy

UNEP Ozone Secretariat, Conference Portal-34th Meeting of the Open-

Ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol

IISD reporting services – Daily coverage

2. Growth in Polymer Industry Drives Global Growth of Blowing Agents

The growth in the global polymer foam industry is driving the demand in blowing agents market.

Additionally, major suppliers are responding towards the phase-out of CFC's and HCFC's by providing a

wide variety of alternative blowing agents and maintaining their supply globally. The major polymeric foam

industry utilizing practically all types of blowing agents is the polyurethane foams industry.

As per Research and Markets, The blowing agents market has great growth potential. The market is expected

to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%, over the next five years and reach 452 kilotons by 2019.

Asia-Pacific, with its thriving economies and rapidly expanding manufacturing bases, is expected to

experience highest consumption during the next five years.

The growing demand for polyurethane foams and high growth in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to

remain the driving force for blowing agents demand in the long run. However, the frequent change in

Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocol with respect to choice in blowing agents is restraining the market

growth. The use of traditional blowing agents such as HCFCs and HFCs is leading to ozone depletion and

global warming, so its use is being restricted. So the demand for Zero ODP and Low GWP blowing agents is

emerging in the global market.

Plastmart, 9 July 2014

AFRICA

3. Nigeria Plans to Export Hydrocarbon Refrigerants

Gases

Nigeria is in the process of exporting hydrocarbon refrigerant, an official has

said. Mr Abdul-Kazeem Bayero, Acting Director, Pollution and Environmental

Health Department, Ministry of Environment, stated this during interview with

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday.

Bayero explained that refrigerant is used as an alternative to

Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in refrigerators. He said the pilot project,

located at Irolu “Ozone Village” in Ogun, had started the production of

hydrocarbons refrigerants (gases) as alternative to HCFCs. The acting director

said once completed, Nigeria would be the only country producing the gas in

the West Africa.

“It will be the only place in this region where such is being produced. That is why we should promote it. We

should be able to provide West Africa with these alternatives, even Africa. “Presently, the refrigerant gases in

the country are all imported. The gases they use to re-fill your air-conditions are all imported. So, this project

will serve as a source of foreign exchange for us. “It will bring foreign direct investment; it will conserve our

own foreign exchange that we use to import them. “You can see the economic viability and of course the

capability to build our refrigerator technicians [capacity]’’, he said.

He also said hydrocarbon would be produced from petroleum products. “It is economical to promote the use of

these natural refrigerants, particularly hydrocarbons.’’

The acting director said the production of ozone- friendly gases and technologies were being supported by the

Multilateral fund for the Montreal Protocol [implementation]. According to him, multilateral funding is an

international arrangement to assist the developing countries to phase out the use of ozone depleting substances

and develop alternatives to the substances.

“The project is funded through the multilateral fund for the Montreal Protocol [implementation] and there is a

period of monitoring from UNDP which is the implementing agency partnering with us. “The UNDP mission

will soon visit the project at Irolu, Ozone village, Ogun State to access the status of the project.’’

Bayero stated Nigeria had to meet all the technical and administrative procedures before the production and

marketability of the gases. He said that the ministry would also meet all the relevant stakeholders to discuss

the safety measures of using the gas which, according to him, is from petroleum products. He further said

Ozone village was Nigeria’s initiative to sustain the activities of phasing out Ozone Depleting Substances

(ODS) if the foreign assistance stopped.

The official said the project was guaranteed by the growing demands for ODS and low Global Warming

alternatives to ODS, presently used in the refrigeration sector and other industrial applications.

He stressed that the centre would promote the development of indigenous ozone-friendly technologies and

manpower. He added that the centre would promote best practices and ensure Nigeria’s capacity for the long-

term sustainability of ODS phase-out programme.

He listed the benefits of establishing the centre as job creation opportunities, training, research and extension

services and increased capacity utilisation in relevant industries.

Leadership - Quoting “Nigeria News Agency”, 4 August 2014

4. MTN Installs Solar Cooling System at Offices in Johannesburg When it rains, the solar mirrors move into a self-cleaning position and on cloudy days, the mirrors turn

downwards in a stow-like position. (Image source: SandiaLabs/Flickr)

Telecom company MTN has installed a concentrating solar cooling system

to cool down data centres at its head office in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Officials at MTN said that the system comprises 242 solar mirrors,

covering an area of 484 sq m. These mirrors track the sun using GPS to

generate pressurised hot water at 180ºC. In turn, the hot water powers an

absorption chiller that produces cold water, which is circulated into the data

centre to cool IT equipment.

When it rains, the mirrors move into a self-cleaning position, and on cloudy days, the mirrors turn downwards

into a protective stow-like position.

According to the company, the absorption chiller with lithium bromide water solution is green — it has zero

global warming potential and no ozone depletion potential.

Zunaid Bulbulia, CEO of MTN South Africa, said, “MTN is acutely aware of the impact of global warming

and its adverse impact on emerging markets, including South Africa. We continuously explore ways in which

we can reduce our carbon footprint and electricity consumption, releasing additional capacity for the national

grid.”

The plant is powered by technology called Linear Fresnel Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) that uses heat

generated from the sun and has a peak cooling capacity of 330kW.

The plant’s cooling system was designed by REACH Renewable, AOS Consulting Engineers and

implemented jointly with Industrial Solar, Voltas Technologies and Luft Technik. The project’s development

was supported by teams from ISF Services, Classen Auret, Project Works, DSM and Pentad.

Cristian Cernat, MD of Voltas Technologies, added, “The opportunity to model and design the installation

using a high-temperature heat source, architectonically integrated, creates a real opportunity for local

manufacturing and future job creation in the field of renewable energy equipment production in our country.”

According to reports, this solar project is part of Dena Solar Roofs Programme — a global effort coordinated

by the German Energy Agency and supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and

Energy.

African review, 15 July 2014

األوزون طبقة لحماية مونتريال بروتوكول على يصادق الشيوخ مجلس . 5

(Mauritania) 5. Senate Ratified the Montreal Protocol to Protect the Ozone Layer

عبدول، باالحاج السيد رئيسه نائب برئاسة عقدها علنية جلسة خالل األربعاء اليوم الشيوخ مجلس صادق األوزون طبقة حماية حول فيينا باتفاقية المتعلق مونتلاير بروتوكول على ادقةالمص قانون مشروع على

.9111 مبرسد في بجين في عليه المصادق

اوضح عرضا قدم الذي المستدامة والتنمية البيئة وزير كمرا آمدي السيد الجلسة هذه في الحكومة مثل وقد بروتوكول" المسمى بروتوكولها وعلى األوزون قةطب لحماية فيينا اتفاقية على صادقت موريتانيا إن فيه

ان يجب الدوليتين المعاهدتين هاتين تنفيذ أن مبرزا األوزون، لطبقة المرققة بالمواد المتعلق" مونتلاير أن بين قد بلدنا في المنجز الجرد إن وقال . المواد هذه من التدريجي للتخلص استراتيجية خالل من يتحقق .الغازات من النمط لهذا مصدر" والصناعي المنزلي التبريد" دهوح التبريد قطاع

وتقنين أفضل تأمين بهدف بيجن تعديل" يدعى 9111 مبرسد في تعديل عليه ادخل قد مونتلاير بروتوكول إن الوزير السيد وقال ."األوزون لطبقة المرققة المواد" واستهالك النتاج

سداسي" لغازات المنتجة البلدان مع التجارة بتبادل التعديل هذا على تصادق لم ان آلنا بعد لها يسمح لن بالدنا الوزيرأن وأوضح .المادة هذه توزيع في لخطرانقطاع وستتعرض" كلورفليوركربون

.المستدامة والتنمية البيئة مجال في الدولة تبذلها التي الجهود ثمنوا الذين الشيوخ تساؤالت على الوزير السيد أجاب كما

1/7/4192. لوكالة الموريتانية لألنباءا -المصدر

ASIA PACIFIC

6. Pakistan Progressing on Ozone Layer Protection

Pakistan has successfully completed four out of five projects of

Stage-I of HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP), which

will keep the country in compliance with the current targets of

Montreal Protocol that relates to the Ozone layer.

These projects were funded by Multilateral Fund with UNIDO

as implementing agency. This was disclosed at a consultative

meeting arranged by the arranged by the Ozone Cell, a climate

change division, in collaboration with Ministry of Commerce

and Customs Collectorate Lahore.

The meeting discussed the progress of Pakistan’s compliance

to Montreal Protocol (MP) for protection of ozone layer. The

phase-out of HCFCs, future actions plans, and queries and reservations of stakeholders also came under

discussion. The meeting was moderated by UNIDO consultant Iqbal P. Sheikh and other attendees included

representatives of Haier Pakistan, Varioline Intercool, commercial importers and traders of ODS (Ozone

Depleting Substances). The meeting was moderated by UNIDO consultant, Iqbal P. Sheikh, and other

attendees included representatives of Haier Pakistan, Varioline Intercool, commercial importers and traders

of ODS (Ozone Depleting Substances). Pakistan is a signatory of Montreal Protocol for the protection of

Ozone Layer. One of the suggestions was to reduce the custom duty on the Ozone and Climate friendly

alternatives to HCFCs to encourage the use of these gases which would help meet Pakistan’s MP targets and

discourage illegal trade of HCFCs. It was also discussed that quotas of HCFCs shall be strictly implemented

to prevent illegal import of HCFCs.

The meeting concluded with recommendation that such meetings shall continue in future at larger scale and

seminars shall also be conducted to raise awareness among the general public.

The Nation, 28 July 2014

7. Now the Chinese are Hit by Fakers

CHINA: An established Chinese manufacturer of process refrigeration chillers has complained of having his

products copied.

Proving that it is not just well-known western brands that are targeted by counterfeiters, Chinese

manufacturer Guangzhou Teyu Electromechanical, a company established in 2002 and producing around

50,000 process chillers per year, has complained of sub-standard fakes being passed off as its own S&A

brand product.

Guangzhou Teyu’s overseas sales manager Mia Fung told the Cooling Post that customers are easily

deceived by the copies “because it looks quite like ours no matter from the chiller appearance, logo or

packing. It’s difficult for customers to tell it at the beginning until the counterfeits have problems and

customers ask us directly for after-sales service.”

The problem has been around for some while and has affected products across the company’s range.[…]

CoolingPost, 6 August 2014

WEST ASIA

أقل ضرراً وصديقة للبيئة …«الفريون»بدائل 8.

8. Alternatives to «Freon» ... Less Harmful and more Environmentally Friendly

(Saudi Arabia)

عن التكييف ألجهزة والمستوردين المحليين المصنعين من كثير تساءلي وهو المكيفات تلك عليه تحتوي الذي( الفريون) التبريد غاز طبيعة

تبعا أخرى بأنواع واستبداله استخدامه سيتوقف ومتى R22 بالرقم المعروف .وسالمتها البيئة حماية تحكم التي للقيود

قبل من الملح التساؤل هذا لمثل والكافية فيةالوا اإلجابة إعطاء أجل ومن الدكتور األستاذ سعود الملك بجامعة الكهربائية الهندسة أستاذ أكد الفئات تلك والمستخدم R22 بالرمز المعروف التبريد غاز أن الشعالن محمد بن هللا عبد البيئة على وجسيما بل مباشرا تأثيرا له أن اكتشف التبريد مكيفات في حاليا

بالتقليل توصي ولذا البيئة، لحماية عالمية لوائح تضمنته حسبما( الكلور) عنصر على الحتوائه نظرا األوزون طبقة على وبالتحديد يرمز والذي البديل الغاز استخدام في البدء ثم ومن المستقبل في استخدامه لوقف تمهيدا المكيفات في الغاز هذا الستخدام التدريجي

.الكلور عنصر على احتوائه لعدم للبيئة صديقا األخير هذا عتبري حيث R407 ب له

الحية الكائنات ألغلب كبيرا ضررا تسبب التي البنفسجية فوق األشعة حجب في كبيران ودور أهمية لها األوزون طبقة أن وأضاف الحية للكائنات الواقي الدرع جعلها ىوتعال سبحانه فاهلل األرض، سطح إلى والوصول الجو خالل من التسرب األشعة لهذه قّدر لو R11 الفريون غاز: هي واستخداما شيوعا الكلور مركبات أكثر أن الشعالن وبين الشمس، من القادمة الضارة اإلشعاعات خطر من

مع التفاعل عديمة أي خاملة وهي رائحة أو لون لها وليس سامة غير الغازات وهذه ، R22 الفريون وغاز R12 الفريون وغاز .مغلقة منظومات في للتبريد كوسيط استخداماتها أغلب أن مضيفا اإلسالة، سهلة أنها كما أخرى مواد

ينتج الذي األمر فتمتصها الشمس بأشعة تصطدم حيث الجو إلى الغازات هذه مكونات انطالق عند تحدث الخطورة أن على وشدد طبقة من جزء على القضاء التفاعل هذا عن وينتج األوزون، جزيئات مع CFC الكلوروفلوروكربون مكونات بين تفاعل عنه

غالف تسخين عنه ينتج الذي األمر التفاعل هذا يتكرر ثم األرض، سطح عن كم 21 – 91 بين تتراوح مسافة تبعد التي األوزون وتقلص تآكل ثم منو الغاز هذا ذرات تركيز من يزيد مما ،«الحراري االحتباس ظاهرة» ب يعرف ما مسببا األرضية الكرة

ثقب» بمصطلح تعريفه تم الذي الثقب خالل من الضارة البنفسجية فوق األشعة بمرور السماح وبالتالي األوزون جزيئات HFC الهيدروفلوروكربونات مكونات تستخدم بديلة صناعية غازات طرح تم المشكلة لهذه وكعالج العملية، لتلك نتيجة «األوزون

هو HCFC134aالتبريد وسيط يعتبر المثال سبيل فعلى البيئة، على الضرر من كثيرا يقلل مما الكلور اصرعن من تماما الخالية أقره ما حسب وهذا سابقا، المستخدمة الغازات لباقي طرحت التي األخرى البدائل إلى باإلضافة ،R22 لغاز كبديل قبوال األكثر

اإللغاء تلزم زمنية فترة مقرراتها حددت التي( 9114) وكوبنهاجن( 9111) لندن مؤتمر تبعه ثم( 9197) مونتلاير بروتوكول وذلك تقدير أبعد على 4141 عام أو تقريبا 4192 عام نهاية في HCFC بمركبات واستبدالها نهائيا CFC مركبات لجميع التدريجي

والحياة الحية الكائنات على وبالتالي يةاألرض بالكرة المحيط الجوي الغالف وعلى االوزون طبقة على الشديدة لخطورتها نظرا .اإلنسانية

91/7/4192.الرياض -المصدر

EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA

9. CASCADE: Reducing Energy Use by Airports Airports are big energy consumers – and that’s before a plane takes off or lands. The daily electricity and thermal energy used by a large airport compares to that of a city of 100,000

people.

There are around 500 airports in the 28 European Union member

states and even the smallest one consumes energy like there’s no

tomorrow. The goal of the EU’s three-year CASCADE project – ICT

for Energy Efficient Airports – is to help airport managers reduce

their energy needs and cut the CO2 emissions caused specifically by

their high-consuming heating, ventilating and air conditioning

(HVAC) plants by 20 % in the short term.

The nine CASCADE partners, funded with EUR 2.6 million from the

EC’s 7th Framework Programme, aim to do this by means of new software, coupled with an energy action

plan based on the international management standard ISO 50001, and algorithms for fault detection and

diagnostics. Using the CASCADE system, faults can be detected quickly and automatically before the

systems are damaged or fail, or too much energy is wasted, and thus help airport maintenance teams

implement corrective actions and improve the performance of equipment in the plants.

It’s perfect timing for airport managers, as they are under pressure to help the EU meet its 20-20-20

goals (one of them being to cut domestic emissions 20 % by 2020) by economizing in energy management.

And for this they need tools which provide adequate support. CASCADE provides them with such a tool,

integrating it with the existing ICT solutions already installed at airport facilities.

HVAC Systems Consume 50% of All Energy at Airports

Rome’s Fiumicino and Milan’s Malpensa airports, the two biggest in Italy, agreed to act as pilots, dedicating

personnel and resources to the project. Some 55 million passengers use these airports every year. Around

half of the energy they use is consumed by heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, so

reducing this by 20% will significantly reduce overall energy consumption at the airports.

‘We are not targeting the whole airport infrastructure,’ said CASCADE coordinator Nicolas Réhault, head

of group building performance optimization at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems in

Freiburg, Germany. ‘Our objective is to save 41 % energy on these targeted systems by optimizing savings

and with the knowledge we gain we then want to replicate the solution at other airports.

Focusing on the HVAC systems – especially the large air handling units, chiller plants and cooling towers

the airports use – the project team installed hundreds of new sensors, meters and advanced data loggers at

the two airports to step up measurement of parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, electrical

consumption, etc.

Engineers using this new measurement framework can control and benchmark equipment performance and

optimize user behavior. Coupling this to fault detection tools, they have been able to root out problems in

scheduling (equipment running when it’s not needed), incorrect heating and cooling settings in different

areas of the airport, poor positioning of sensors or actuators, lack of calibration or maintenance, unbalanced

pipe and duct systems, and so on.

After the first six months of the pilot phase, the CASCADE system has already detected some control and

sensor faults in large air handling units that provide Fiumicino Terminal 1 with fresh air. Estimated savings

of 500 MWh, which corresponds to about 3,500 tons of CO2 or 70 000 EUR a year, are achievable just by

implementing low-investment measures like resetting the controls or replacing faulty sensors, the researchers

found.

Software Could be Applied to Other Complex Buildings

Interest in the project has extended across the EU. Airports Council International has committed its support

to the proposal by providing a channel to demonstrate the results to 400 of the 500 EU-28 airports. The

CASCADE consortium hopes that through its network other airports will integrate the CASCADE software

tool into their energy management plans.

There will be other applications for the CASCADE software, as Nicolas went on to explain. ‘Airports are

very complex infrastructures. We have gained a lot of know-how on how these infrastructures work. This

can be replicated to other highly complex buildings such as hospitals and banks. And it could be downscaled

to simpler things, too.’

European Commission – CORDIS, 30 July 2014

10. Staying Focused

The HVAC industry has put in significant efforts in recent years to adapt to new

regulations and changes to government policy. With more changes to come, work must

continue to ensure a bright future, says Graham Wright, the new president of the UK’s

HEVAC Association. Graham Wright is Daikin UK’s Legislation Specialist and became

President of HEVAC in July 2014. A mechanical engineer who has worked in the air

conditioning industry for 30 years, he has project managed some of the largest chiller

projects in London and worked in product marketing and engineering across Europe for

three major AC manufacturers. Over the past decade, the HVAC industry has been bombarded with

significant amounts of legislation, from safety standards, building regulations and performance criteria,

through to rules on the disposal of old equipment.

While manufacturers and others have worked extremely hard, not only to ensure compliance, but also to

support and help influence Government policy, the situation is unlikely to get easier, with new challenges

and more rules and regulations coming in the next few years. It is therefore crucial that industry continues to

provide resources to tackle the skills shortage and comply with new regulations.

Training

Anyone working in the renewables field will realise there is a significant skills shortage, not only in the

capability to install new technologies, but also in understanding and promoting how building design can

benefit through their use. Manufacturers, in particular, have to continue to provide support and training of

technicians and designers and work with training bodies to enable the skills gap to be closed. This will also

help industry meet customer demand created by Government incentive schemes such as the domestic and

non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentives.

F-Gas regulation

At the end of 2014, the new F-Gas Regulation will come into force, introducing phase downs and phase outs

of gases such as R22, along with complexities of dealing with lower Global Warming Potential refrigerants.

Collectively, industry must make these regulations work effectively HEVAC, along with the BRA and other

industry bodies, will help communicate these changes to members, their customers and a wider audience but

everyone will have to continue to work to ensure the new rules are adhered to.

Building Regulations

Discussions are underway to start the new revision of Part L 2016, which will affect the entire HVAC sector,

and the Government has restated its commitment to meeting the CO2 emission targets set down by Europe,

by using the current regulations and allowable solutions. However, with the General Election next year, the

future is uncertain in many respects. If history is anything to go by, whoever is elected in May will have

their own agenda and will drive the regulations in the way they see fit.

While there are many challenges ahead, I am confident that industry has the skills and desire to meet these

head on. For example, I continue to gain a tremendous feeling of satisfaction when I see members of

HEVAC working together to make a substantial contribution towards forming Government policy, by

leading in the understanding of how renewable technologies can help change the future for the better.

CoolingPost, 29 July 2014

11. shecco Launches Industry Surveys for Natural Refrigerants in China and

North America

This summer shecco has launched two online surveys

addressing the use of natural refrigerants in the heating, air

conditioning and refrigeration industries, aimed at system

manufacturers, component suppliers, end users, and many

others. The surveys are designed to examine the market

potential for CO2, ammonia, hydrocarbons, water and air in

China and North America.

After the positive feedback received for its GUIDE series on

natural refrigerants, shecco, in conjunction with the China

Association of Refrigeration (CAR), will publish this year its first-ever GUIDE China gathering insights on

the country’s market for natural refrigerants. The bilingual survey is specially designed for Chinese

HVAC&R experts. Its primary objectives: assess current levels of awareness regarding natural working

fluids, better understand the country’s business and policy climate, and help industry stakeholders evaluate

the application potential and market share of natural refrigerants. […]

GUIDEs to natural refrigerants - The results of the Chinese HVACR industry survey will be published in the

bilingual GUIDE China 2014: Natural Refrigerants – Market Trends and Potential in China. The results of

the North American HVAC&R industry survey will be published in the GUIDE North America 2014:

Natural Refrigerants – North America’s Market Potential. Both will be published in late 4192.

Shecco, 31 July 2014

LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN

12. Colombia inicia la senda final de preparación de la segunda etapa del plan

nacional de eliminación del consumo de los HCFC

La Unidad Técnica Ozono del Ministerio de Ambiente y

Desarrollo Sostenible de Colombia, el pasado martes 29 de

julio de 2014, desarrolló una reunión de coordinación con las

agencias implementadoras del Protocolo de Montreal,

PNUD, GIZ y PNUMA que apoyan al país en la formulación

y posterior implementación de la Etapa II del Plan de gestión

para la eliminación de los HCFC. En dicha reunión, junto

con los oficiales y los expertos de cada una de las agencias,

se realizaron los análisis de los sectores de refrigeración y

aire acondicionado, espumas, extinción de incendios y el

marco político y normativo necesario para alcanzar el 35%

de la reducción del consumo de HCFC en el año 2020.

Los representantes de los principales actores involucrados en la gestión nacional de sustancias agotadoras de

la capa de ozono, fueron convocados el miércoles 30 de julio de 2014, y junto con las agencias

implementadoras del Protocolo de Montreal en el país y el Ministerio de Ambiente, dialogaron acerca de la

mejor estrategia del país para la segunda etapa del Plan Nacional de Eliminación del Consumo de los HCFC.

La agenda desarrollada incluyó la presentación de los diferentes temas para los programas de eliminación del

consumo de HCFC-22 en el sector de manufactura y en el sector servicios, como también los relacionados con

la eliminación del consumo de HCFC-141b en el sector de espumas. Asimismo, se incluyeron los temas

relacionados con la asistencia técnica en la formulación e implementación de políticas para la eliminación de

los HCFC, donde se hizo énfasis en las actividades de control de comercio de estos refrigerantes.

En esta jornada, participaron los principales sectores consumidores de HCFC-22 y de HCFC-141b, los

gremios, los importado-res de sustancia y equipos, instituciones del gobierno, expertos internacionales y la

academia. generando el intercambio de opiniones entre los diferentes participantes, en el cual cada gremio y

sector dio a conocer su punto de vista sobre los temas planteados, de tal forma que se recibieron

recomendaciones y sugerencias, a fin de tenerlas en cuenta en la formulación final de la estrategia del País.

Unidad Técnica Ozono (UTO) Colombia, 31 Julio 2014

13. Convocatoria a concurso de dibujo y pintura para

proteger la capa de Ozono 2014 (Nicaragua)

El Gobierno de Reconstrucción y Unidad Nacional, a través del Ministerio del

Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales (MARENA), en coordinación con el

Ministerio de Educación (MINED), promoviendo la sensibilización ambiental en

niñas, niños y jóvenes estudiantes el cuido, amor y respeto a nuestra Madre

Tierra, te invita a participar en el concurso de Dibujo y Pintura con el tema:

“Protegiendo la Capa de Ozono-protegemos y conservamos a la Madre Tierra”.

Ministerio del Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales, 7 Julio 2014

NORTH AMERICA

14. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: The 2014 and 2015 Critical Use

Exemption from the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide - Final Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is authorizing uses that qualify for the critical use exemption

and the amount of methyl bromide that may be produced or imported for those uses for both the 2014 and

2015 control periods. EPA is taking this action under the authority of the Clean Air Act to reflect consensus

decisions of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer at the Twenty-

Fourth and Twenty-Fifth Meetings of the Parties. EPA is also amending the regulatory framework to remove

provisions related to sale of pre-phaseout inventory for critical uses.

[…] This rule concerns Clean Air Act (CAA) restrictions on the consumption, production, and use of methyl

bromide (a Class I, Group VI controlled substance) for critical uses during calendar years 2014 and 2015.

Under the Clean Air Act, methyl bromide consumption (consumption is defined under section 601 of the

CAA as production plus imports minus exports) and production were phased out on January 1, 2005, apart

from allowable exemptions, such as the critical use and the quarantine and preshipment (QPS) exemptions.

With this action, EPA is authorizing uses that qualify for the critical use exemption as well as specific

amounts of methyl bromide that may be produced and imported for those uses for the 2014 and 2015 control

periods.

Section 553(d) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. Chapter 5, generally provides that rules

may not take effect earlier than 30 days after they are published in the Federal Register. EPA is issuing this

final rule under section 307(d)(1) of the Clean Air Act, which states that the provisions of section 553

through 557 of Title 5 shall not, except as expressly provided in section 307, apply to actions to which

section 307(d)(1) applies. Thus, section 553(d) of the APA does not apply to this rule. EPA is nevertheless

acting consistently with the policies underlying APA section 553(d) in making this rule effective on July 31,

2014. APA section 553(d) allows an effective date less than 30 days after publication for a rule that “that

grants or recognizes an exemption or relieves a restriction.” 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(1). Since today's action can be

considered to either grant an exemption for limited critical uses during 2014 and 2015 from the general

prohibition on production or import of methyl bromide after the phaseout date of January 1, 2005, or relieve

a restriction that would otherwise prevent production or import of methyl bromide or sale of pre-phaseout

inventory for critical uses, EPA is making this action effective immediately upon publication. […]

The Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), 31 July 2014

15. Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes under SNAP

On August 6, 2014, the proposed rule Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for

Certain Substitutes under the Significant New Alternatives Policy Program was published in the Federal

Register to change the status of a number of substitutes that were previously listed as acceptable, based on

information showing that other substitutes are available for the same uses that pose lower risk overall to

human health and/or the environment. Specifically, this action proposes to modify the listings for certain

hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in various end-uses in the aerosols, refrigeration and air conditioning, and foam

blowing sectors. This action also proposes use conditions that would restrict the use of HFCs to those uses

where there are not substitutes available or potentially available that reduce overall risk to human health

and/or the environment. This action also proposes to change the status from acceptable to unacceptable for

certain hydrochlorofluorocarbons being phased out of production under the Montreal Protocol on Substances

that Deplete the Ozone Layer and Section 605(a) of the Clean Air Act.

A copy of the rule is available here

A public hearing on the proposed rule will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at 9:00 am EDT at EPA

East Conference Room 1153 (entrance at 1201 Constitution Avenue NW), Washington, DC. Registration

begins at 8:00 am. Please allow time for security clearance into the building. Any updates to this information

will be provided on EPA’s Stratospheric Ozone Website.

All speakers will be strictly allotted a 5-minute time limit; additional time may be requested and may be

provided at the end of the session after all commenters have had an opportunity to speak. If you wish to

speak, please RSVP; commenters that have RSVP’d will speak before those who sign in to speak on the day

of the hearing.

Contact: Chenise Farquharson /or by telephone at (202) 564-7768, by August 20th and include your name,

affiliation, contact information, and intention to speak at the hearing.

The Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), 6 August 2014

16. Appliance Makers Get NYC Coolant Disposal Law Trimmed

A federal judge on Tuesday invalidated part of a New York City law

making manufacturers responsible for recovering refrigerants from

residential appliances, saying a state law preempts the city’s as it relates

to chlorofluorocarbon compounds.

The city adopted Local Law 69 in August 2013, but the Association of

Home Appliance Manufacturers brought a declaratory judgment action,

arguing the law is beyond the city’s legislative power and is preempted

by the New York Environmental Conservation Law. Although U.S.

District Judge Lorna Schofield found the city had exceeded its authority

in one aspect, she upheld the rest of the law.

“The court finds that the city’s effort to promote the safe disposal within its borders of potentially harmful

refrigerants is a reasonable exercise of the city’s police powers, at least for purposes of this motion,” Judge

Schofield said. “Those powers entitle the city to enact laws that protect the safety, health and well-being of

the community, which Local Law 11 does.”

However, she said the NYECL contains a provision that broadly preempts city laws governing the sale, use,

reuse, reclamation or disposal of CFC compounds. So, absent an amendment of that provision by the New

York legislature, Local Law 69 is unenforceable with respect to those CFC compounds covered by the

NYECL, the judge said.

The law will continue to be valid and enforceable insofar as it governs refrigerants that do not use the CFC

compounds specified in the NYECL, according to the judge’s opinion.

Local Law 69 makes manufacturers responsible for recovering refrigerants from their residential appliances

that are discarded in New York City, and they may develop their own recovery programs, whether by

themselves or in conjunction with one another, or pay the city a fee when the Department of Sanitation

makes the collection. A manufacturer’s own program may not include the curbside pickup of appliances.

Under the law, “refrigerants” means any substances consisting of an ozone-depleting substance, including,

but not limited, to CFCs, hydrochlorofluorocarbons or any other substitute substance as may be defined by

the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

AHAM had argued that it is unreasonable for the city to impose that responsibility on the appliance

manufacturers, but Judge Schofield disagreed.

The judge said it may be true that the manufacturers have no ownership or control over the appliances being

discarded or that they are not guilty of any wrongdoing.

“These assertions do not negate the close nexus between manufacturers who sell or distribute cooling

appliances in New York City and the need to dispose safely of refrigerants in the same manufacturers’

appliances when they are discarded in New York City,” the judge said.

AHAM spokeswoman Jill Notini said Wednesday the group is still reviewing the decision. "The litigation

remains ongoing and we are confident we will ultimately prevail on the merits," she said.

City lawyer Kathleen Schmid said in a statement Wednesday the city is glad the court agreed that the City

Council acted within its authority under state law in passing Local Law 69. "The law provides an innovative

and progressive approach to ensuring that refrigerants are properly recovered from home appliances when

discarded. If refrigerants are released into the atmosphere, they can contribute to climate change and ozone

layer depletion," Schmid said.

Law360, 30 July 2014, By Juan Carlos Rodriguez

17. Wisconsin Attorney General Announces $20K Judgment against Junk

Dealers

MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen

announced a judgment on Wednesday against junk dealers that allegedly violated

Wisconsin laws related to ozone-depleting refrigerants at a Brown County metal

salvage facility.

Metals America LLC and Harvey Siegel allegedly intentionally released ozone-

depleting refrigerant gases into the atmosphere while dismantling refrigerant-bearing

appliances like air conditioners, dehumidifiers, refrigerators and freezers. Between

June 1, 2011 and September 8, 2011, Metals America employees allegedly cut the

refrigerant lines on at least 145 refrigerant-bearing appliances.

When refrigerants are released from the improper handling of appliances, ozone-depleting gases lead to the

depletion of the ozone layer above the earth. As the ozone layer depletes, the amount of ultraviolet-B

radiation that reaches the earth increases. Increased levels of ultraviolet-B radiation results in damage to

crops and aquatic phytoplankton and an increase in skin cancer.

Van Hollen’s office filed a lawsuit against Metal America and Siegel on March 93, 4193. Brown County

Circuit Court Judge Kendall Kelley approved the stipulation and order for judgment on Tuesday. Under the

terms of the judgment, Metals America and Harvey Siegel must pay $20,000 in forfeitures, mandatory

surcharges and court costs. The defendants were also ordered to comply with Wisconsin laws related to the

handling of ozone-depleting refrigerants.

To view the order, click here

Legal Newsline, 1 August 2014, By: Bryan Cohen

18. Council OKs Levy Increases: Funds Ear-marked for Eventual Sanford

Center, City Arena Repairs

[…] One of the major issues with the arena is

the danger of refrigerant leaks. The arena uses

R-22 refrigerant, which not only harms the

ozone layer when leaked but is also toxic and

odorless. Arena staff said the alarm in the arena

that is supposed to detect harmful levels of

R-22 doesn't work but the alarm in

the refrigeration room itself (with a greater risk

of leaks) is functional. Both Scott Ward, the

engineer who authored Stevens' report, said an

R-22 leak in the arena itself would be obvious

to the naked eye since there would be patches

of melted ice on the rink.

R-22 is being phased out gradually by the federal Environmental Protection Agency until no more coolant

will be manufactured after 2020 because the substance is harmful to the environment. The cost of R-22 has

increased many times over as the substance becomes more rare, Stevens' report said.

The study recommended that the city "seriously" consider replacing its R-22 coolant system with a carbon

dioxide-based system that would cost $2.015 million to install. Carbon dioxide refrigerants pose one global

warming potential, (GWP) a measure of how much heat a particular greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere.

They pose no ozone depletion potentials, however. […]

The Bemidji Pioneer, 11 August 2014, By: Zach Kayser

FEATURED

OZONE SECRETARIAT

What’s New Highlights: http://ozone.unmfs.org/new_site/en/index.php

Montreal Protocol Meetings Dates and Venues 2014

TEAP May 2014 Reports:

TEAP May 2014 - Progress Report (vol.1)

TEAP May 2014 - Essential Use Nominations Report (vol. 2)

TEAP May 2014 - Critical Use Nominations Report (vol. 3)

TEAP May2014- Decision XXV/5 Task Force Report: Additional Information to Alternatives on

ODS (Draft Report) (vol.4) - Final version (advance version replaced on 16 June 2014)

TEAP May 2014 - Response to Decision XXV/6 (vol. 5)

TEAP May 2014 - Decision XXV/8: Assessment of the Funding Requirement for the

Replenishment of the Multilateral Fund for the Period 2015-2017 (vol. 6) - Final version (advance

version replaced on 10 June 2014)

Assessment Panels Meetings - Dates and Venues 2014

THE MULTILATERAL FUND FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MONTREAL

PROTOCOL

The 73rd meeting is scheduled to take place in Paris, France from 9 to 13 November 2014.

Documents related to the 72nd Meeting of the Executive Committee Montreal, Canada,

12 - 16 May 2014, are now available.

OZONACTION

OzonAction side events at OEWG

OzonAction "NewsDrops" Shared on YouTube - A series of short video messages

highlighting Scientific Fact-Finding on Ozone Layer…

View the videos

International Standards in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning - This guide is intended to

provide an introduction to standards and how they can be useful in supporting the adoption of

alternatives in the context of the HCFC phase-out in developing countries.

Informal Prior-Informed Consent (iPIC) - Summary Report - This summary report briefly

describes how the iPIC system works as well as its advantages. It provides some information on

the results and successes of monitoring and controlling illegal and unwanted trade in ODS through

the iPIC mechanism in 2013 and encourages countries which are not yet members to join and to

begin to reap the benefits of this initiative…

Phasing-out Methyl Bromide in Developing Countries: A success story and its challenges -

This booklet addresses the efforts undertaken to phase-out Methyl Bromide in developing

countries, the lessons learned and what is pending to reach final phase-out. It further analyses

factors that may impact or put at risk the continuity of the phase-out and possible ways to mitigate

them. It aims to promote the south-south and north-south-south cooperation, facilitate information

exchange on advanced technologies for materials, varieties, rootstocks, etc. and raise awareness on risk of

reversibility of MB uses and encourage policy to avoid it happening...

Third Edition of the Training Manual for Customs and Enforcement Officers is updated to

reflect the evolving role of Customs and enforcement officers in implementing their commitments under the

Montreal Protocol. It includes additional information on all the substances now controlled under the

Montreal Protocol, with a focus on hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) which are

primarily used as refrigerants and foam blowing agents. HCFCs replaced

chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which were phased out by 1st January 2010. As most

ozone depleting substances are also potent greenhouse gases, the section dealing with linkages

between ozone layer depletion and global warming has been extended to include new scientific

findings… See also the updated Poster “Customs Quick Tool for Screening ODS”

Achievements & Highlights: 10th Anniversary of the Regional Ozone Network for Europe &

Central Asia The 10th anniversary brochure of the ECA network reflects a decade of network operation

and aims to share major achievements, case studies and highlights to provide inspiration for countries

within and outside the region. Government officials, refrigeration and enforcement experts, building

planners and academia, Montreal Protocol secretariats, implementing agencies and bilateral partners,

private sector companies and trade associations as well international organizations contributed more than 85 exciting

articles and quotes to this bilingual English -Russian brochure.

National Ozone Officers Guide. This guide introduces and summarizes the many important issues

about the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer that Ozone Officers (NOOs) need

to know to perform their job effectively. Presented in an easy to understand format, the guide is designed to

provide new NOOs and their assistants with the critical knowledge needed to quickly understand the

Montreal protocol system and the country’s obligations under the Montreal Protocol.

Putting a face to ozone depletion in Africa: HPMP Implementation in Africa, a special case

study of Senegal. This guide introduces the implementation of Montreal Protocol in Africa. It describes

the HCFC phase-out management plans (HPMPs) in selected African countries, especially in Senegal. It

focuses on ozone, climate and energy efficiency aspects.

OzonAction Publications Catalogue 2014. Information on science, policies, and technologies forms

the base of technology support and capacity building. Since 1991, the information clearinghouse of

UNEP DTIE OzonAction has been helping developing countries to make informed decisions about phase-

out by providing quality reviewed, need-based information services. Showcased in this catalogue -

sector-wise, as well as function-wise - are more than 145 publications, CD ROMS, videos, posters, TV

spots, radio spots, DVD and other awareness materials to help National Ozone Units (NOUs) and other

stakeholders in industry and governments to build their capacity to implement the Montreal Protocol and at the same

time derive climate.

“The Arctic and the Ozone Layer”- background: In 2011, extremely low

ozone levels were recorded in the Arctic region. This episode in the North Pole - the

Arctic - has triggered concerns on the trend of the ozone layer's recovery, expected to

fully happen by mid-century. With the support of the Government of Norway, UNEP is

investigating the causes of this depletion and the scientific explanations for such an

unexpected episode in the Arctic. This 16-minute documentary reports the impacts on

the region's ecosystem and the changes’ foreseen risks in the Arctic that may affect

human life also in mid-latitudes. This video output is jointly branded by the WMO (World Meteorological organisation)

and brings to light some of the so much discussed inter-linkages between the climate and ozone issues on the voices of

internationally known scientists. Click here to view video

EVENTS

2014

Watch The Future of HVAC 2014 wrap-up video on AIRAH's YouTube channel. The Future

of HVAC 2014 Conference, July 2014, Sydney, Australia.

11th IIR‐Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants ‐ 31 August ‐2 September 2014,

Hangzhou, China

Thermag VI ‐6th International Conference on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room

Temperature, 7 ‐10 September 2014, Vancouver, Canada

5th International Biofumigation Symposium, 9-12 September 2014, Harper Adams University,

UK

AIRAH Acoustics Workshop 2014, Thursday, 18 September 2014, Sydney, Australia.

Intercool, 21-23 September 2014, Düsseldorf, Germany

Journée du Ceren - réglementation, fluides à bas GWP, conséquences sur le marché et

efficacité énergétique Le 2 octobre 2014, Paris – France

Énergies Froid, 1-2 octobre 2014, Rennes, France - deux journées dédiées à l'information

pour répondre aux questions et aux enjeux de la profession.

Chillventa 2014, 14-16 October 2014, Nuremberg, Germany - the Exhibition for Energy

Efficiency, Heat Pumps and Refrigeration, Trends & Innovations from the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Sector

F-Gas Implementation Conference, 11 November 2014, Carisbrooke Hall, London W1, UK - The

new F-Gas Regulation will lead to new significant changes and challenges for the sector. This

conference from the joint trade associations and professional institutes will provide clear and reliable

information on these changes and how they impact key sectors...

The International Symposium on New Refrigerants and Environmental Technology 2014,

organized by The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA),

20 - 21 November 2014, International Conference Center Kobe, Main Hall, Kobe, Japan.

4emes journées chaine du froid des produits de santé, organisées par AFF et SFSTP, à ENS

Lyon, France, 26 - 27 novembre 2014

2015

ASHRAE Announces Call for Papers for 2015 Winter Conference, 24-28 January 2015,

Chicago, Atlanta

The 2nd edition of ATMOsphere Asia – Solutions for Asia, 3-5 February 2015, aims to exhibit

the latest natural refrigerant (CO2, ammonia, hydrocarbons, air and water) technologies and

projects applicable to the Asian market. The ATMOsphere Review Panel has officially issued a

Call for Case Studies and is now accepting innovative, natural refrigerant based case studies for

a variety of applications including commercial, light commercial, industrial and transport

refrigeration, heat pumps, air conditioning and new areas of application... The deadline for abstract

submissions is 01 December 2014.

International Conference IIR Commission B2 with B1 and D1 / Ammonia and CO2 -

Refrigeration Technologies, 16-18 April 2015, Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia.

See more events from the IIR website

Papers Sought for International Conference on Energy and Environment in Ships - Papers

are being sought for a conference on ships and on land facilities that focuses on the state of the art

and challenges related to environment, HVAC, energy security and health and safety among other

topics. Organized by ASHRAE, the Hellenic Navy, the Technical Chamber of Greece and the

ASHRAE Hellenic Chapter, the International Conference on Energy and Environment in Ships takes place

May 22-24, 2015, in Athens, Greece. Abstracts (400 words in length) are due Oct. 13, 2014. If accepted,

papers are due Jan. 26, 2015. Submittal and additional information can be found here

FRIGAIR Africa 2015 is a go! 3-5 June 2015, Gallaghar Estate, Midrand. South Africa. FRIGAIR

2015 Showcasing the crucial role played by the HEVAC&R industry and the rapidly developing

technology in eco-friendly efficiency.

Congress of Refrigeration, 16‐22 August 2015, Yokohama, Japan

READING

Read / Download this publication for free -

Greenleaf Publishing is pleased to make its book

“Ozone Connections: Expert Networks in Global Environmental

Governance” authored by Penelope Canan and Nancy Reichman, freely

available to the UNEP and its National Ozone Units worldwide for one year,

beginning on 16 September 2013. Read more

WMO Antarctic Ozone 2013 Bulletins - The World Meteorological

Organization Secretariat issues bulletins containing information on the state

of the ozone layer in the Antarctic at roughly two week intervals from August

to November. The bulletins are based on data provided by WMO Members

which operate ozone monitoring stations in the southern hemisphere and

satellites to observe ozone globally. WMO Antarctic Ozone Bulletins:

2013

UNEP Year Book 2014 Emerging Issues in Our Global Environment,

which illustrates, across ten chapters, the emergence of current environmental

challenges and explores innovative solutions to address them.

[see pages 7, 8, 46]

“The Antarctic Ozone Hole, An Update”, article in Physics Today, July

2014, Authors: Anne R. Douglas, Paul A. Newman, Susan Solomon.

[see pages 42-48]

Low-GWP Alternatives in Commercial Refrigeration: Propane, CO2 and

HFO Case Studies The CCAC has launched a transformative initiative

(entitled ‘The HFC Initiative, Promoting HFC Alternative Technology and

Standards’) for rapid implementation aimed at promoting HFC alternative

technologies and standards to significantly reduce the projected growth in the

use and emissions of high-global warming potential (GWP) HFCs in coming

decades relative to business-as-usual scenarios. The objectives of the

initiative are to mobilise efforts of the private sector, civil society,

international organisations, and governments…

CCAC Bulletin, Volume 172, Number 16, 20 July 2014 [Pg 4] -

[…] On HFC Phase Down, one of the lead partners underscored that while

HFCs are not dangerous for the ozone layer, they are powerful greenhouse

gases and their emissions are growing rapidly. He added that due to their high

global warming potential (GWP), the increase in HFCs can cancel the impact

of climate change mitigation efforts addressing CO2 emissions. The lead

partner noted that discussions on global HFC phase down currently focus on

four deliverables: refrigerant management; reducing emissions in the cold-

food chain; public procurement of climate friendly alternatives; and global

phase down of production and consumption of HFCs under the Montreal

Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. […]

Drawing down N2O to protect climate and the ozone layer A UNEP

synthesis report addressing the benefits of drawing down nitrous oxide (N2o)

emissions. N2o is now the most significant ozone-depleting substance

emission and the third most important greenhouse gas released into the

atmosphere. Global anthropogenic N2o emissions are rapidly increasing and

are expected to almost double by 2050 unless mitigation action is accelerated.

The continued build-up of N2o, in the atmosphere will continue to deplete the

stratospheric ozone layer and in so doing will to a degree undermine the

achievements of the Montreal Protocol. The build-up of N2owill also make it

more difficult to achieve climate targets.

Draft outcome document of the third International Conference on Small

Island Developing States, 11 July 2014 - See item:

45. We recognize that the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances is

resulting in a rapid increase in the use and release of high global-warming

potential hydrofluorocarbons to the environment. We support a gradual

phase-down in the consumption and production of hydrofluorocarbons.

GUIDE+: HFC taxes & fiscal incentives for natural refrigerants

in Europe, a comprehensive overview of existing and proposed fiscal

measures aimed at reducing the HFCs use and emissions in HVAC&R

sectors, while encouraging the switch to climate-friendly technologies, in key

Europe countries.

UNIDO & shecco launch first GUIDE on Natural Substances in

Developing Countries - The report, summarizing results from the

ATMOsphere Technology Summit and global surveys gathering perspectives

from emerging economies, is another clear step to strengthen shecco’s

involvement in international project activities helping developing countries

seize additional climate benefits from natural refrigerants and foams.

Six Priorities for Antarctic Science. Authors: Mahlon C. Kennicutt II,

Steven L. Chown and colleagues outline the most pressing questions in

southern polar research, and call for greater collaboration and environmental

protection in the region.

Life after HCFCs – The Phase Out Begins With the Phase out of HCFC

refrigerants officially gazetted and underway, we take a closer look at these

gases and the ‘what now?’ question that is plaguing industry.

Primer on Hydrofluorocarbons, Fast action under the Montreal Protocol

can limit growth of HFCs, prevent up to 100 billion tonnes of CO2-eq

emissions by 2050, and avoid up to 0.5°C of warming by 2100. IGSD,

January 2014, Lead authors: Durwood Zaelke, Nathan Borgford-Parnell, and

Danielle Fest Grabiel. Contributing authors: Stephen O. Andersen, Xiaopu

Sun, Dennis Clare, Yuzhe Peng Ling, and Alex Milgroom.

A technical handbook by GIZ Proklima on Nationally Appropriate

Mitigation Action (NAMAs) in the refrigeration, air conditioning and

foam sectors (RAC&F) a comprehensive guideline for the preparation and

implementation of cost-effective mitigation actions on that particular sector.

Produced as part of a global project on NAMAs on RAC&F, financed by the

International Climate Initiative of the German Environment Ministry.

“GHG or not GHG: Accounting for Diverse Mitigation Contributions in

the Post-2020 Climate Framework.” published by The Organisation for

Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)/International Energy

Agency (IEA) Climate Change Expert Group (CCXG), highlights that the

parties to the UNFCCC are working towards a new climate change agreement

in 2015 and are likely to put forward a diverse range of intended national

mitigation contributions. It notes that these contributions could vary from

greenhouse gas (GHG) to non-GHG (such as energy efficiency) goals, using a

variety of accounting approaches, which would determine the actual levels of

emission reductions.

Flammable Refrigerants Safety Guide, AIRAH - Many of the refrigerants

traditionally used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems in Australia

have been non-flammable, non-toxic, synthetic greenhouse gases (SGGs) that

have a high global warming potential (GWP). These were typically synthetic

refrigerants including CFCs, HCFCs and HFCs. Due to the growing national

and international concern regarding the resulting atmospheric effects of

SGGs, the use of alternative low GWP refrigerants is increasing. Most of

these low GWP alternative refrigerants are flammable…

IIAR publishes new CO2 guide The International Institute of Ammonia

Refrigeration (IIAR) has published a new edition of its CO2 Handbook.

“Green Cooling for a Warming Wold”. A new video by Proklima -

explains how cooling technologies are linked to our climate and what it needs

to ensure that they are truly environmentally friendly. The video shall enhance

awareness on the harmful effects of F-gases on the ozone layer and the

climate. Exemplarily, our “green cooling-family” discovers various practises

of cooling in their life and learns about the use of natural refrigerants as an

environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical refrigerants.

Magnets Bring Refrigerators to the Brink of Revolution- The

developers of a new magnet-based cooling system claim their invention has

brought the refrigeration industry to the “cusp of revolution.”

MISCELLANEOUS

For the official closing of the Food Refrigeration Innovations for Safety, consumers’

Benefit, Environmental impact and Energy optimisation along the cold chain in

Europe project (Frisbee), the consortium will hold a “Frisbee Demonstration Day” at

IRSTEA, coordinator of the project, in Paris, France on August 29, 2014 where project

outcomes will be disseminated.

Frisbee is a four-year European Union funded project has developed new tools, concepts and

solutions that improve refrigeration technologies along the European food cold chain. The project developed

new innovative technologies, mathematical modelling tools that combine food quality and safety together with

energy, environmental and economic aspects in order to predict and control food quality and safety in the

cold chain. During FRISBEE Demonstration day will be presented technical Industrial conferences, and will

be exposed all semi industrial prototypes. If you are interested to participate send a mail to confirm your

participation to : Graciela Alvarez | Learn more

US EPA GreenChill Webinar on Tuesday, August 26 at 2pm Eastern. Lance Durr (Stater Bros.) and

Rob Arthur (CTA) will provide a presentation on the environmental and economic benefits of

retrofitting display case doors, based on the experiences of an ongoing project in Stater Bros. stores.

This webinar will provide updated information from an August 2013 presentation.

To join the webinar: 1. Go to https://epa.connectsolutions.com/casedoorwebinar/

2. Select "Enter as a Guest". It is important that you select the option to enter as a guest. | 3. Enter your name.

4. Click "Enter Room". | 5. Click "OK".

For audio: 1. Call the toll free call-in number: 1-866-299-3188 (706-758-1822 from outside the U.S.)

2. Use Conference Code: 202 343 9185#

AIRAH HVAC&R industry’s 2014 Awards are open to individuals, companies, corporate bodies,

institutions and government authorities, and recognise work carried out during 2013, Learn more/Nominate…

AIRAH’s Graduate Training Program on Track for 2015 Launch- The training program will cover essential

HVAC&R knowledge for engineering graduates – professionals who are employed in consulting or

contracting firms, but who have had little or no exposure to the HVAC&R industry before employment. The

pilot subject was “Introduction to HVAC&R – System Types and Applicability”, from the Fundamentals

subject group. The program will run for nine months, separated into two semesters. The content will be

delivered online, with 911 hours’ worth of topics divided into four key areas: Fundamentals; Equipment and

Components; Systems; and Practice and Performance…

E-learning module for law enforcement officers on hazardous chemicals and wastes under the Basel,

Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, jointly developed by the Secretariat and Interpol, in Arabic, English,

French and Spanish.

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