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Contents What is F-Gas? What is GWP? HFC Phase-down Owner’s Obligation for F-Gas Regulation Finding F-Gas certified suppliers Key Refrigerant Phase Down Dates Moving to low GWP Refrigerants Energy Efficient Refrigerant Selection What is “F-Gas”? “F-Gas” is any Fluorinated greenhouse gas, commonly abbreviated to HFC or PFC which have several industrial uses as well as … Continued

Contingency Planning: If heating, cooling(HVAC) or hot water(DHW) to your facilities are disrupted, have you got a back-up plan? What would be the operational, logistical, financial and legal financial or legal impact, if you weren’t prepared? Having an HVAC and DHW contingency plan in place will ensure you can carry on business as normal, whether … Continued

Chiller refrigerant such as R134a, R404a and R407C has risen in price by as much as 300% in recent times The rise in cost of chiller refrigerant will have an impact on your budget and business decisions. Understanding what alternatives are available to you to suit your application and equipment is fundamental to sustainability and profit … Continued

Boiler Rental often comes at times of crisis, when equipment and plant rooms fail, and facilities users are demanding access to hot water and heating. Even when it’s part of a planned refurbishment project, the pressures can be high. It’s important you have a boiler supplier that you can trust to carry out the installation … Continued

Are you considering the merits of hiring vs buying cooling equipment? Hiring equipment from IT through to manufacturing assets is a route many companies take to avoid outright purchases and keep cashflow fluid. There are many other benefits to hiring your temperature control equipment which you may not have considered: No depreciation – due to … Continued

Chiller selection requires a great deal of technical knowledge as refrigeration technology has changed considerably in the last 20 years. If you’re considering replacing a chiller which has come to the end of its lifespan, looking to upgrade to a more efficient chiller or designing a new system, its imperative that your project specification is … Continued

ICS Cool Energy has renewed it’s Carbon Trust Accreditation for another year, remaining part of the Green Business Directory as a supplier, continuing it’s dedication to providing businesses with ways to contribute and benefit from a sustainable future as part of the Carbon Trust Accredited Supplier Scheme. The Carbon Trust Accredited Supplier Scheme recognises high quality energy … Continued

Reduce Manufacturing Costs – Boost Your Green Credentials Energy consumption is typically the single biggest cost for manufacturers. In 2014, the UK’s energy consumption was equivalent to 142.8 million tonnes of oil, of which certain industrial groups consumed 24 million tonnes alone – a little under a fifth of the total[1]. It will come as … Continued

No matter the size of your business or production process, downtime can be incredibly disruptive, incurring large costs and even causing issues when trying to meet customer demand. Chiller and system maintenance is vital to mitigate the risk of downtime, extend the lifetime of your equipment and provide peace of mind that you are doing … Continued