IOR hosts F-Gas consultation webinar

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) will host a free webinar on 18 November exploring the UK Government’s consultation on reforming the HFC phasedown under the GB F-Gas Regulation.

These proposals will influence how the RACHP industry manages refrigerants, invests in new technology and meets future environmental targets.

The one-hour webinar will bring together government and industry experts to explain the consultation, discuss its potential implications, and outline how the sector can coordinate an effective response.

Registration is required, and all registered attendees will receive a link to the recording after the event. The programme will be as follows:

• The DEFRA consultation on F-Gas phasedown reform: policy context and next steps - Jacob Andresen, DEFRA. Jacob Andresen will focus on the aims and background of DEFRA’s consultation, explaining how the proposed changes align with wider UK climate goals and what the next steps will be in the policy development process.
• Understanding the consultation and what it means for the RACHP sector - Ray Gluckman, Gluckman Consulting. Ray Gluckman will outline the main proposals within the DEFRA consultation on reforming the HFC phasedown and discuss their potential impacts across the RACHP sector. He will highlight the key issues for businesses to consider and the opportunities that may arise as the industry continues to transition towards lower-GWP alternatives.
• How sector organisations are coordinating on F-Gas - ACRIB Technical Committee. This session will explain how industry groups are approaching responding to the review through the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board’s Technical Committee, representing professional bodies, trade associations and contractor bodies. It will also refer to how ACRIB is engaging with industry and government to share evidence on industry readiness and attitudes towards improving safety awareness and training for alternative refrigerants.

The session, which is chaired by Neil Roberts, Chair of ACRIB, will conclude with an open Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to share questions about the Government’s approach to HFC phasedown reform.

Free places can be booked at www.ior.org.uk/events/f-gas-phasedown