Clean cooling critical in reducing energy demand, says EU GCC body
Director stresses collaborative approach in promoting shift in energy systems to reduce effects of climate change
Added: Apr 22, 2018 | By Hannah Jo Uy
Stories tagged with: greenhouse gases
California legislation on zero-emission buildings introduced
Bill requires California Energy Commission to ensure all new residential and nonresidential buildings be zero-emission by 2030
Added: Apr 17, 2018 | By CCME Content Team
DEWA receives CERs certification from UNFCCC for successful offset of emissions during WETEX 2016
DEWA says that it aims to reduce carbon emissions and support Dubai’s transformation into a green economy through such initiatives.
Added: Apr 5, 2017 | By CCME Content Team
28th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol to be held in Rwanda
EIA said that an amendment for a global phase-down of a class of HFCs is expected at the meeting
Added: Oct 4, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Montreal Protocol on track to reach 2016 HFC amendment: Environmental Investigation Agency
“Climate leadership needs to be demonstrated through an ambitious commitment from the developed countries, not just words,” said Clare Perry, Climate Campaign Leader at EIA.
Added: Jul 25, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Down Under eyes top spot
Australia has been making news in the HVACR industry for all the right reasons, from new efficiency-rating tools to a stringent regulatory framework, especially to improve the retrofit sector – a model worth replicating in the Middle East region. Australia’s success lies in its desire to create an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient society.
Added: Jun 27, 2016 | By Mohammed Abdul Hai
Rejuvenating building exhaust air
Building exhaust air from commercial buildings has typically been thermally conditioned. Building exhaust air is typically dispensed to the outdoor air, requiring energy to condition replacement outdoor ventilation air. The general assumption is that building exhaust air is “contaminated”, says Prasad Natraj of AAF.
Added: May 24, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Qatar – the 2022 goalkeeper
The clock is ticking for the FIFA 2022 World Cup, and the mega event is poised to put Qatar on the world map. Has the HVACR sector already won the cup? Rajiv Pillai finds out.
Added: Apr 18, 2016 | By Rajiv Pillai
Decoding COP 21
Widely lauded as a historic accord on climate change, the Paris Agreement aims to mitigate global warming, by bringing about a reduction in GHG emissions, among other goals. But what would the adoption of the agreement mean for the industry and the region? How would it shape government regulations and business decisions? We bring you responses and reactions from regional and international industry leaders and members of organisations.
Added: Apr 17, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Phenolic ductwork joins the mainstream
Saying that pre-insulated phenolic ductwork is a sustainable and cost-effective option compared to traditional galvanised sheet steel ductwork, Sarmad Fakhri makes a case for the former, in light of the first SMACNA’s Phenolic Duct Construction Standard.
Added: Apr 16, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Waste not, want not
Food wastage does not garner as much attention as climate change does, which is quite a tragic situation, writes B Surendar.
Added: Jan 12, 2016 | By B Surendar
In search of the elusive refrigerant
Various industry experts share their views on the current state of the refrigerants sector and their approach towards identifying and using the right low-GWP refrigerants for high-ambient countries.
Added: Nov 16, 2015 | By Rajiv Pillai
