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Policies and measures in the European Union that reduce HFCs and promote alternatives

Policies and measures in the European Union that reduce HFCs and promote alternatives. Philip Owen – European Commission. HFC relevant policies. Focus on: - Overall phase-down of HFCs - Relevant, specific prohibitions - GWP limit for mobile air conditioning - Waste electrical goods

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Policies and measures in the European Union that reduce HFCs and promote alternatives

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  1. Policies and measures in the European Union that reduce HFCs and promote alternatives Philip Owen – European Commission

  2. HFC relevant policies • Focus on: • - Overall phase-down of HFCs • - Relevant, specific prohibitions • - GWP limit for mobile air conditioning • - Waste electrical goods • - Eco-design – environmental performance • - Public procurement

  3. Drivers of new policiesand approach used • Keeping climate change below 2°C • Limitations of pre-2014 legislative framework • Availability of cost effective, safe and energy efficient alternatives • Avoiding use, limiting emissions and working with stakeholders to result in the 2014 EU F-gas Regulation

  4. Key challenges forsuccessful implementation • Supporting innovation • Enhancing industry acceptance • Legislation or a voluntary system? • A global level playing field

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