Türkiye Launches First National Cooling Action Plan
The roadmap targets efficient, climate-resilient cooling through investment, skills development and public-private coordination.
UNEP strengthens HFC quota and RAC efficiency cooperation across island states
Officials urged transparent quota allocation, stronger e-licensing and closer integration of energy efficiency into RAC policies.
Thermo King to unveil new electric refrigeration systems at IAA 2026
The E-Zone showcase will highlight energy recovery, fuel savings, connected fleet tools and modular batteries for cold chain operators.
Daikin releases 2026 reports with focus on cooling and refrigerants
The company links energy efficiency, refrigerant circularity and heat pumps to its FUSION30 growth strategy.
Kaori Reports Lower Energy and GHG Intensity in 2025
Kaori completed 1.216 MW of renewable energy capacity, while its subsidiary secured ISO 45001 and ISO 27001 certification.
KIT and University of Tsukuba develop heat-driven elastocaloric cooling
The prototype uses complementary shape-memory alloy films to turn waste heat or solar energy into solid-state cooling.
Liebherr Adds 10 and 14 cu. ft. Scientific Laboratory Freezers
The lineup offers ENERGY STAR-certified efficiency for general lab storage and NFPA-focused safety features for flammable materials.
Italy and UNEP open grants for sustainable cooling projects
Funding of USD 200,000 to USD 1 million targets efficient cooling in public facilities, industry and cold chains across five countries.
Chemours reports emissions cuts and advances low-GWP cooling
Opteon sales helped avoid more than 80 million metric tons of CO2e in 2025, alongside gains in water-saving data center cooling.
Vietnam moves to revise energy performance standard for air conditioners
Consultation feedback will help refine stronger room AC efficiency requirements, with publication of the updated standard sought later in 2026.
Xinran Introduces Magnetic-Bearing Chillers for AI Data Centers
Xinran says its oil-free technology can cut cooling energy use by more than 30%, with sales and service expansion planned in seven markets.
ASHRAE Names 2026 Student Competition Winners for HVAC and Energy Designs
Winning projects span HVAC design, net-zero buildings, heat recovery and energy audits, with recognition planned in Chicago.
Insights on Energy Efficiency
How Europe’s HVAC Market Is Shifting: A Conversation with Johnson Controls’ Jens von Ebbe
At MCE 2026 in Milan, Sergei Mukminov, Editor-in-Chief of Refindustry.com, spoke with Jens von Ebbe, General Manager HVAC Equipment EMEA at Johnson Controls. The conversation covers three years of market shifts under his leadership — from the accelerating move to natural refrigerants and the explosive growth of data centre cooling, to the 41-city Innovation Studio
Uğur Beverage Coolers: Powered by Eliwell by Schneider Electric Technology, Ready for Class A Efficiency
Partner's material When Uğur Cooling Inc. Co. - a global leader in beverage refrigeration - set out to transform the efficiency of its best-selling coolers, the goal was as ambitious as it was strategic: move from Energy Class B to Class A and stay ahead of the rapidly evolving sustainability expectations of the beverage
From Food Security to Energy Efficiency: CIVUFA 2025 Defines Africa’s Refrigeration Priorities
Refrigeration has emerged as a strategic pillar for sustainable development in Africa, influencing food security, public health, energy efficiency, and job creation. This priority was strongly underscored at the first International Conference on the Popularization of Refrigeration in Africa (CIVUFA), held on November 12, 2025, in Ouagadougou. Gathering nearly 300 participants from 23 countries, the