Central Mission
The central mission of EPEE is to contribute to the development of effective European policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the use of refrigerants. We believe that hydrofluorcarbons (HFCs), hydrocarbons, ammonia, water and CO₂ are all viable refrigerants depending on application and operational requirements. In all cases emission of greenhouse gases from refrigerant use must be minimised and full Life Cycle Cost Performance (LCCP) must be wisely considered when selection is made of what refrigerant best meets the unique application needs. In addition, each refrigerant property must be taken into account in the selection process.

The Properties of HFCs and Other Refrigerants

In our view, any policy aimed at the reduction of the emission of greenhouse gases from the use of refrigerants should be based on the desire to minimise their Global Warming Impact. This approach takes into account the direct emissions of the refrigerant as well as the indirect emissions of CO₂ from the electricity used. Energy related emissions from the use of refrigerants in refrigeration systems represent on average 85% of the total. Measures to promote energy efficiency should therefore be a prime focus of climate change policies.

Promoting Energy Efficiency in Air conditioning and Refrigeration

March Consulting has calculated that direct emissions from HFCs will represent 1,6% of all greenhouse gas emissions in 2010. While this clearly pales in comparison to CO₂ emissions from other sources (mainly power generation and transport), EPEE is committed to reducing direct emissions from HFCs by promoting policies that support the continued use of HFCs in a responsible fashion.

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