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Once again, AREA was an outreach partner of ATMOsphere (formerly Shecco) for their 11th edition of the ATMOsphere Europe Summit that took place on September 28-29, 2021. This year again, the first

With 97% of EU buildings in need of renovation, the EU Renovation Wave Initiative and the upcoming targeted revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) represent a true

On 20 September , the Italian Ministry for Ecological Transition, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Ozone Secretariat will host an event that will put a spotlight on the critical

Today AREA, together with his partner UNEP and all the ozone family celebrates the World Ozone Day (WOD) 2021 . This year theme is the Montreal Protocol - Keeping us, our food and vaccines cool! We

Proper use of air quality systems will help reduce transmission of COVID-19 in office spaces, according to research. However, the European Union does not currently recognise indoor air pollution as a

Registration to the 11th edition of the ATMOsphere Europe Summit, taking place online on September 28-29, is now open! At the conference, key representatives will discuss the latest developments in

To celebrate World Refrigeration Air-Conditioning, and Heat-Pump Day on June 26th, we are delighted to share some activities that AREA members are hosting on this key day for our sector. So, what are

At the Polytechnic University of Milan, alongside the Conference on Friday 11 th June a collaboration agreement was signed that will boost Africa’s RAC sector , supporting the continent’s development

Further to the F-gas stakeholder workshop that took place early May, AREA has submitted comments both individually and as part of a large industry coalition. AREA joined 14 other European and national

We are delighted to present our new Annual Report. Here you can read all about our key activities, innovative projects and event highlights. In 2020, we... Signed the pledge against illegally traded

On 22 February, the European Commission published its inception impact assessment for the upcoming revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) 2010/31/EU. To deliver on the EU’s

*** UPDATE 14-06-21 *** AREA has issued concrete proposals on the extension of the F-gas certification scheme to alternative refrigerants. The proposals are based on the concept of ‘alternative

Celebrated on the 8 March each year, International Women’s Day is a special opportunity to shine the spotlight on women working in our industry, highlighting their unique experiences and expertise

Published some months ago, the European Commission's report on alternative refrigerants in new split AC systems considered it " technically possible to avoid F-gases today in new single split air

Between 3.5% and 7% of F-Gas certified personnel are trained on alternatives, depending on the refrigerant. This is one of the main outcomes of an internal survey that AREA has just completed and that

AREA has sent a detailed reply to the EU consultation on the F-Gas Regulation. The consultation is part of the Regulation's evaluation and impact assessment currently undertaken in preparation for the

AREA responds to the call for evidence by Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Denmark related to a REACH restriction proposal to limit the risks to the environment and human health from the

On 25 November, AREA President Marco Buoni spoke at a virtual event alongside the 32nd Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol – MOP32. Organised by Centro di Studi Galileo , the discussion

The UNEP OzonAction Side Event - Installing, operating and servicing A/C systems in the times of COVID-19 - organised in cooperation with ASHRAE, AREA, ISHRAE and CRAA, was held as a side event to the

On 13 November 2020, AREA members unanimously re-elected Marco Buoni (ATF, Italy) as President of AREA. He will serve a second term until 2022. Coen van der Sande (NVKL, Netherlands) was elected Vice

On 17 November 2020, AREA and Real Alternatives 4 LIFE project representatives, Marco Buoni and Blanca Gómez, will present their work in the training of RACHP technicians at an online conference

AREA is proud to announce that we have pledged to do our part in speaking out against illegally traded HFC gasses. We will work within our network to promote the sourcing of HFC’s only from reliable

On 13-15 October, AREA was delighted to continue its partnership with Nuremberg Messe as a sponsor of the Chillventa eSpecial . Over three days, participants from all around the globe met on a virtual

On the 1-2 September AREA was delighted to be a sponsor of, and a participant in, the first virtual, natural refrigerants trade show launched by ATMOsphere . Taking place over a 24-hour period, and

AREA has become outreach partner of the first global natural refrigerant virtual trade show launched by ATMOsphere. It will take place on 1- 2 September 2020 and will be free to attend. The LIVE event