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New taskforce aims to cool demand for greenhouse gas emitting refrigeration

James S Murray
James S Murray
clock 06 June 2013 •

Consumer Goods Forum reiterates commitment to phasing out HFC technologies as cost of natural refrigeration continues to fall

The government yesterday announced the launch of a taskforce designed to accelerate the rollout of natural refrigeration technologies across the retail sector, which promise to enhance energy efficiency...

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