11 December 2009 - AREA publishes its recommendations to national authorities for setting up national certification schemes for heat pumps installers.

See AREA recommendations

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6 November 2009 - AREA draws national governments' attention to the risk of HCFC smuggling after 1 January 2010

See AREA letter HERE

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3 August 2009 - AREA replies to the European Commission's consultation on energy efficiency.

See AREA reply HERE

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30 June 2009 - In view of the ongoing debate on the respective efficiency of HFCs and alternative refrigerants in refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, AREA has provided the Euroepan Commission with an input paper. Based on technical data, this paper shows that the best refrigerant very much depends on the type and features of RAC equipment.

AREA input paper is available HERE

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