1. Achieving the HFC Phase-Down in Europe
EPEE Gapometer:
Achieving the HFC Phase-Down in Europe
October 2017

2. Who is EPEE? Small – medium – large size companies
Over 200,000 direct employees, over €30bn turnover
Production throughout Europe
Main Activities:
Promote Energy Efficiency
Ensure responsible refrigerant management
Raise awareness on market surveillance
Use of all types of refrigerants

3. A short reminder: The EU F-Gas Regulation
2050
EU Low Carbon Roadmap
Containment &
Competence
Regular leak checks
Certification and training of installers
Phase-Down
Consumption Reduction of HFCs
Y 2020:
-37%
Y 2030:
-79%
GWP Limits
2015: GWP 150
Fridges & Freezers
2020: GWP 150
Moveable A/C
2020: GWP 2500
New Stat. Refr. Equipment & service, maintenance
2022: GWP 150
Multipack refrigeration systems >40kW (except cascades: GWP1500)
2025: GWP 750
Single split a/c < 3kg
Others
2015: Reporting obligations
2017:
Traceability for pre-charged equipment
2015 – 2022: various reports

4. Der EU HFKW Phase-Down The biggest challenge
An additional 22 MT CO2 (12%) for precharged equipment expected
2018: - 44% !
2021: - 60% !

5. The Epee gapometer

6. EPEE GAPOMETER Roadmap for meeting EU HFC phase-down steps
Monitor progress towards meeting the targets

7. EPEE GAPOMETER - Project Objectives
to develop a Roadmap for meeting EU HFC phase down steps
with in-depth understanding of contributions to HFC cuts
by market sector and sub-sector
by core action
to monitor progress towards meeting the targets
by collecting market intelligence data
to identify any gaps between Roadmap and actual activity
emphasis is on:
understanding the challenging cuts in 2018 and 2021

8. How to achieve the phase-down? Priorities of the EPEE Gapometer Roadmap
1. Actions for new equipment
use lower GWP alternatives
design for less refrigerant charge and low leakage
New equipment
2. Actions for existing equipment
leak prevention
retrofit with low GWP alternatives
Existing equipment
3. Use of reclaimed refrigerant
recovered from equipment at end-of-life
recovered during retrofit of existing equipment
Reclaimed refrigerant

9. Contributions from core actions
Reduction in MT CO2
New equipment
-36
-64
Existing equipment
-30
-39
-24
-20
Reclaimed refrigerant

10. Contributions per market segment
Reduction in MT CO2
-47
-15
-12
-51
-20
-14
Chiller
Transport
Commercial refrigeration
Industrial ref.
A/C
Mobile A/C
Others

11. Gapometer Market Survey
Roadmap and reality:
Refrigerants in new equipment
Supermarkets and their company policies
Reclaim & recycling of refrigerants

12. Refrigerants in new equipment Example: stationary a/c equipment
In line with the roadmap
Significant gap compared to roadmap
Good progress, but difficulties for larger equipment >3kg

13. Refrigerants in existing equipment Example: Supermarkets & their company policies
retrofits of R-404A systems helps “kick-start” HFC cuts
R-404A: GWP 3922
slower start to retrofits than assumed in Roadmap
but lots of trials being carried out
reasonable plans for actions in 2017 to 2020
early retrofits R-407A (GWP 2107) and R-407F (GWP 1825)
recent shift to R-448A and R-449A (GWP 1400)
good results for ‘quick retrofits’
retrofits of R-404A much easier than for R-22
Leakage reduction:
In line with Roadmap: But are the results only from good performers?
Retrofit strategies:
Slower start than required
More needs to be done!

14. Reclaim and Recycling of refrigerants
Sources:
From equipment reaching end-of-life
From equipment being retrofitted
Reclaim of refrigerant can make a successful contribution to the phase-down as it does not fall under the quota

15. Key messages

16. At a glance Roadmap shows priorities Major risks if no action
44% and 60% reduction required
2018 & 2021:
Biggest challenge
Refrigerants with lower GWP in new equipment
Leakage reduction in existing equipment
R404A retrofits
Re-use of refrigerants
Roadmap shows priorities
Refrigerant prices could jump by factor >20
Some high GWP refrigerants could become unavailable
Quality of installation could suffer if rapid action needed
„Good“ EU countries still exposed to any shortages
Major risks if no action

17. Depending on market segment
Main influencers
Depending on market segment
OEMs & designers
Serial production
A/C units
Plug-in refrigeration
Transport
End users & contractors
New & existing equipment
Commercial refrigeration
Industrial refrigeration
Contractors & supply chain
Infrastructure for re-use

18. Reclaimed refrigerant
Need for action
End-users and OEMs must be encouraged to use lower GWP options
Lower GWP refrigerants are already available but uptake is slower than expected
More flammable refrigerants:
Training and development of safety standards are urgent priorities
Advisors / contractors:
They play an important role and must understand the need for lower GWP options and altrnative configurations
Leakage reduction and R-404A retrofits
Good progress by „best practice supermarkets“ but much more needs to be done as a matter of urgency
Need of action also in industrial refrigeration, which is well behind supermarkets
R-404A retrofits with GWP ~1400 possible:
Maximising recovery and re-use of retrofitted R-404A is key to meet phase-down targets
Reclaim of refrigerant makes an important contribution to HFC phase-down as they are not part of quota
Higher refrigrant prices and shortages of high GWP HFCs will encourage reclaim
Contractors and end-users need to maximise recovery
Gas supply chain must provide supporting infrastructure: easy access to recovery cylinders, easier transport of „waste gas“, facilities for reclaim of mixed and unmixed refrigrant
New equipment
Existing equipment
Reclaimed refrigerant

19. Outlook for 2018 44% cut from baseline starts in 6 months time!
Gapometer Roadmap shows how the cut can be achieved
but it relies on many actions by many different actors
Market research shows significant progress
but not enough activity yet
recent significant price increases may accelerate action
Without a significant increase in the uptake of the core actions in 2017 and early 2018
there could be a severe shortage of some HFC refrigerants in 2018

20. conclusions

21. The phase-down is feasible: But it won‘t be a walk in the park
Conclusions
The phase-down is feasible:
But it won‘t be a walk in the park

22. We must get the balance right
Energy Efficiency must not be sacrificied to low GWP

23. Indispensable: Training
We need all solutions
Indispensable: Training

24. Open: for new situations and solutions
We have to be flexible
Open: for new situations and solutions

25. Thank you for your attention – Questions?
Contact:
EPEE
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@EPEESecretariat
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