Users warned of forthcoming R404A refrigerant ban
Wednesday, 29 May 2019
UK: DEFRA has issued warnings of new F-gas rules that will ban virgin high GWP refrigerants, like R404A, in systems of 40 tonnes CO2e or more from 1 January 2020. Under the European F-gas phase down timetable, virgin HFC refrigerant with a GWP greater than 2500 will be banned from being used to service or
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EC quizzed over illegal refrigerant trade
Friday, 17 May 2019
EUROPE: MEPs continue to question the European Commission over its failure to stem the trade in quota-busting illegal refrigerants. In a written question, MEP Jo Leinen of the German Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats has asked for clarification from the Commission on the steps being taken to tackle the “burgeoning’ illegal trade in refrigerants.
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Net zero target demands tougher action on F-gas non-compliance
Wednesday, 08 May 2019
Further F-gas emission reductions and tougher action on non-compliance will be required if the UK is to achieve a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050. The contribution of the refrigeration and air conditioning sector is a key element of today’s report – Net Zero – The UK’s contribution to stopping global warming – published by the
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Tradesmen fined for shoddy electrical work which could have cost lives
Tuesday, 07 May 2019
Two traders have been fined £2,000 as their ‘shoddy’ electrical work could have ‘put lives at risk’. Kevin John Wakefield was hired to build an extension and install electrics at a house in Dunns Bank, Quarry Bank in 2016 – but when he finished the job, the householder was plagued with problems and when an
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No F-gas exemption for European manufacturers
Thursday, 25 April 2019
European air conditioning and refrigeration manufacturers seeking a “reconsideration” of F-gas export provisions, which they say makes their products uncompetitive, have been rejected by the EU commissioner. The manufacturers maintained that the refrigerant in pre-charged equipment manufactured for export outside Europe should not be included in the quota system. Under current interpretations of the regulation,
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Letting agency fined £50,000 over safety failures at two HMOs
Tuesday, 23 April 2019
Company based in North London which operated two properties in Hertfordshire admits 18 offences. A letting agency which is also an HMO landlord has been fined £50,000 after admitting 18 offences relating in particular to fire safety. Lettings of London Ltd, which his based in a business park in South Barnet, North London, has been
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EU doors “wide open” to illegal refrigerant, EIA warns
Thursday, 18 April 2019
Better comparisons of EU F-Gas data with export supply figures and a revised approach to strengthen customs enforcement among steps needed to tackle the illegal trade for HFCs Introducing greater transparency within the F-Gas quota system is among several recommendations that will be vital to protect EU efforts to curbing greenhouse gas emissions, a new
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MSP Clare Adamson backs campaign to regulate electricians
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
The convener of Holyrood’s Cross Party Group on Accident Prevention and Safety has become the latest member of the Scottish Parliament to back a campaign to regulate electricians. Clare Adamson MSP has lent her support to electrotechnical trade association SELECT for raising awareness by campaigning for recognition of Electricians as a Profession. The representative for Motherwell and Wishaw
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Electric checks in rented homes confirmed by government
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
Plans for mandatory five-year electrical safety checks in privately rented homes in England have been confirmed by the government. The move, which requires legislation, means that landlords will be required to call in qualified inspectors to carry out the checks. The rules will mirror those already in operation in Scotland. New tenancies will be the
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Illegal refrigerant returns to UK eBay
Friday, 05 April 2019
Despite assurances from both the Environment Agency and online auction site eBay of measures to prevent illegal refrigerant being sold on the internet, black market gas continues to appear. Checks on eBay UK this week revealed at least 10 adverts for a range of HFC refrigerants, all of them seemingly being offered in illegal disposable,
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