According to a new proposal, France wants to consider the technical and legal feasibility of taxing the direct emissions of refrigerants caused by leakages. This new proposal would replace previous, very controversial ideas which looked into taxing HFCs according to their Global Warming Potential.

A new association of companies distributing, filling, recovering and reclaiming refrigerants has been founded in France.

Emerson Climate Technologies approved Honeywell's R-407F (Performax LT) in its Copeland Scroll^TM compressors (ZB & ZF Range) for low and medium-temperature refrigeration applications

Midea air-conditioners with the refrigerants R32 and R290 have received TÜV approval for the EC Low Voltage Directive and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. Both refrigerants are classified as flammable (mildly flammable in the case of R32).

In a new survey" Investing in Energy Efficiency in Europe's Buildings", the European Building's Performance Institute explores how companies in the European building sector approach energy efficiency investments, how they perceive the latest EU regulations, and how innovative financing could help them ramp up retrofits to achieve emission reduction targets.

From June 16 - 19, 2013 Prague will host one of the most significant professional events of the year focused on heating, ventilation and air conditioning in buildings - the REHVA Congress CLIMA 2013.