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The EU Recovery Plan: an opportunity to prioritise clean air


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he European Partnership for Energy and Environment (EPEE) welcomes the proposal for a Recovery Plan for Europe, which


recognises the urgent need to boost residential and public building renovations to kick-start the EU economy and reduce emissions, therefore, setting the right direction to prioritise clean air. The COVID-19 crisis taught us many lessons,


but one is particularly striking: as coal and oil consumption plummeted in Europe, air pollution levels improved radically. The air quality improvement resulted in 11,000 avoided deaths and many other avoided health impacts from air pollution due to burning less coal and oil, according to latest findings by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Heating and cooling (HVACR) have a major role to play in that context, as the sector is


responsible for almost half of Europe’s final energy consumption out of which around 80% are still based on fossil fuels, especially in heating. This big share can be radically reduced with short term effect, as sustainable heating and cooling technologies are readily available to be broadly deployed, most importantly in energy renovations of buildings.


Andrea Voigt, EPEE’s director general said: “Heat pumps, district heating and cooling, waste heat recovery – these are all solutions to use energy more efficiently, taking an integrated approach to heating and cooling and supporting the phase out of fossil fuels. They also come with an important additional, and often underestimated positive “side-effect”: the significant improvement of the air that we breathe. This is true for our outdoor environment but even more so indoors where


Which? recognises REFCOM certification


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ccording to REFCOM, only refrigeration and air conditioning contractors


who hold a REFCOM certificate will appear on the Which? Trusted Trader list from now on. The endorsement scheme, which


has been testing and recognising reputable traders for over 60 years, has altered the way it vets contractors and is using REFCOM certification to ensure quality and compliance.


The move came after REFCOM F-Gas and Elite member company Airconco (UK), based in London, spent months lobbying Which? to change the way it assesses the competence of listed rac businesses. “We have been frustrated for a


long time that some companies were promoting their ‘air conditioning services’ on the Which? website, but were not qualified or had been de-registered by REFCOM,” said managing director Gary Woodward. “After attending one of REFCOM’s


Myth & Realities seminars, I was given the facts I needed to feel confident about addressing this issue with Which? Trusted Trader,” he added. “That has led to this fantastic result, not just for my business, but for the whole industry.”


Head of REFCOM Graeme Fox added: “This is a big win against the cowboys, who are operating in the market and placing unfair pressure on good companies who do the right thing.


“Thanks to proactive REFCOM members like Gary Woodward, Which? will no longer allow sub- contracting businesses to advertise that they carry out air conditioning work if they are not properly registered and licenced to do so. “Rogue operatives put the quality of services and products at risk, endanger lives and property, and undermine the UK’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said Mr Fox.


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arel has launched campaign focusing on natural refrigerants in support of World Refrigeration Day on 26 June. Every week, at a few facts will be revealed at www.carel. com/2020-world-refrigeration-day ?to help people learn more about the world of natural refrigerants and CO2. On 26 June a summary infographic will put together the pieces of the puzzle and an educational video will explore the world of natural refrigerants.?


‘HVACR is a significant part of our daily lives, yet most of the time it is hidden from view,” commented Biagio Lamanna, Carel HVACR knowledge centre manager. “As if to say it’s there, but you don’t see it. For this reason, Carel has decided to make an active contribution to World Refrigeration Day 2020 and work to promote awareness of just how important HVACR is.


“We opted for an infographic and a more captivating way of presenting information so as to extend the target audience,” Mr Lamanna continued. “Simple concepts alternating with more complex notions to entice even younger people to learn more about air conditioning and refrigeration.”


Europeans spend on average 90% of their time, working, learning, shopping, and socialising.” HVACR installations help guarantee a reliable circulation of fresh air in indoor spaces by supplying outside air and boosting air exchange rates. Built-in filters in HVACR equipment also help catch particles and reduce their transmission. Highest standards of indoor air quality and comfort, provided by efficient, state-of-the-art heating, cooling and ventilation installations are essential to ensure the health and productivity of building users and increase their work and learning performance. Ms Voigt concluded: “Investing into sustainable


heating and cooling is a true win-win solution in the broader context of Europe’s green recovery. It will ensure improved health, productivity and well- being of citizens while boosting the economy and delivering on energy and climate goals.”


Carel supports WRD 2020


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