Submission to Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Green Paper September 08  (PDF 501KB)
Refrigerants Australia is a strong supporter of the objectives of the Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. Those objectives as set out in the Green Paper are to "meet Australia's emission reduction targets in the most flexible and cost effective way; to support an effective global response to climate change; and to provide for transitional assistance for the most affected households and firms."
Refrigerants Australia members believe that they can most effectively contribute to these objectives by utilising the existing regulatory framework, the ozone protection and green house gas managemment act of 1989.
With more than 20 years experience in transitioning towards new refrigerants, the industry has built up a strong track record of working closely with governments to develop and implement controls to fulfill our international obligations, in fact, currently this process has resulted in Australia being more than 60% in front of its international obligations for HCFC phase out. The Refrigerants Australia Submission sets out this alternative approach in more detail, now read on.
Workcover V Maclaine Cross (PDF 466KB)
Court documents from the case Workcover versus Dr Ian Maclaine Cross
EFCTC Press Release (PDF 149KB)
Agreement on F-Gas Regulation: a clear message in support of refrigerant choice, energy efficiency and containment to reduce emissions of fluorinated gases.
Cold Hard Facts - The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry in Australia (PDF 57KB)
'Cold Hard Facts' is the first detailed report on the economics of the Australian Air Conditioning and Refrigerants industry, jointly funded by the Department of Environment and Water Resources and Refrigerants Australia.
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