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The Federation of Environmental T rade Associations (FETA) has set u p a new A2L refrigerants working g roup and has released a guidance note entitled ‘An introduction to A2L refrigerants and their use in
Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump applications’.
Introduced in 2015, the F-Gas
r egulation requires the introduction o f refrigerants with significantly lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) and will ban new equipment which uses hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants with a GWP of over 2,500 b y the year 2020. As a result of this regulation, new refrigerants are being developed by manufacturers; in many cases these are pure, or blended, HFOs (Hydro Fluoro Olefins). In order to attain the lowest possible GWP, some of these new refrigerants do exhibit lower flammability. To recognise this, and their difference from higher flammability refrigerants such as hydrocarbons (classified as A3), a new A2L classification has b een introduce d by ASHRAE.
The guidance note has been produced by members of FETA associations and offers an overview
of the new refrigerants, as well as s ome practical advice on their safe use, and some examples of different applications. It seeks to signpost the fact that these refrigerants will play an increasing role in the market over the coming years; particularly with r egard to air conditioning, where future alternatives will be A2L type refrigerants.
The new working group will
look to offer clear guidance on A2L r efrigerants and the implications of their use, sharing information and c ommunicating changes and updates as soon as they occur. It will also seek to work with standards bodies to ensure any new standards being developed reflect the need for wider usage of such products, in order to meet the requirements of the F-Gas regulation.
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) launched an engineering services manifesto ahead of the forthcoming general election on 8 June.
The five-point industry manifesto, which adds to a recent submission by the ECA and BESA on the
government’s industrial strategy consultation, calls for the following: ■ Connecting the output of
construction and operation of the UK’s built environment and making i t a strategic priority, to enable the s ustainable delivery of economic, s ocial and environmental benefits. Engineering services is uniquely positioned as a cornerstone of both sectors and has a central role in delivering these benefits t hroughout the lifetime of built a ssets, and, as a key enabler,
should be selected by government for a ‘sector deal’.
■ Ensuring that SME apprenticeship training is fully funded for the entire parliament. At present, there is significant concern that firms that are not required to pay the new apprenticeship levy may not be able to access the support they need to develop engineering and other technical skills.
■ Ensuring government is a smart client and smaller businesses have stability of cashflow and payment. A key request is for a digital payment platform in the public sector, linked to digital
procurement processes. This would
give greater transparency and speed to supply chain payment, a nd lower supplier risk.
■ Making energy, heat and carbon e fficiency a real sustainable delivery priority within the next parliament. Achievable energy efficiency goals, backed by
government, need to be fulfilled i f we are to meet our emissions r eductions targets in the lowest cost way, as well as offering a way for businesses to improve their productivity.
■ I mprove productivity through action to enhance employee
engagement. Government should introduce additional requirements in the procurement process to help mitigate against false self-employment and other tax avoidance schemes, and facilitate improved employer- worker collaboration, resulting in enhanced productivity.
According to the government’s industrial strategy consultation, the UK lags behind other developed nations including Germany, France and the United States in terms of worker productivity.
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