Presentations

Keynote: How Robert Bilott Exposed the Global Threat of PFAS: Lessons for the Cooling and Heating Industry

Robert Bilott, a famed U.S. environmental attorney whose lawsuits against the chemical industry exposed for the first time the prevalence and harmful health effects of the environmental pollutant known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), opened the conference with a keynote.

Impact of HFOs: PFAS and Global Warming

This session examined how HFOs are not only linked to PFAS (“forever chemicals”) but also to HFC-23, a super potent greenhouse gas (GWP 14,600).

Refrigeration Market Trends

Latest market and policy trends from around the world on natural refrigerant technologies, including selected data from ATMOsphere’s Annual Market Report, with a special focus on refrigeration.

End Users Panel

Leading end users shared their experiences using different types of natural refrigerant technologies, including benefits, challenges and future plans.

Refrigeration Case Studies – Part 1

Leading manufacturers presented Case Studies, about commercial and industrial applications of natural refrigerants.

Refrigeration Case Studies – Part 2

Leading manufacturers presented Case Studies, about commercial and industrial applications of natural refrigerants.

State Funding for Natural Refrigerants

A session in partnership with North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC). As food retailers transition from HFC refrigerants to future-proof alternatives, they are limited by the high capital costs of replacing equipment. State funding programs have the potential to help offset those costs and accelerate the transition from HFCs to ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) alternatives such as CO₂, propane and ammonia. This session reviewed current and future funding options including the $65 Million California F-gas Incentive Reduction Program (FRIP), and other states actively pursuing funding programs.

Heat Pump Market Trends

Key expert shared the latest market trends related to natural refrigerant heat pump in North America. The trends affecting the industry, either driving or impeding the uptake of natural refrigerants were addressed.

Training Panel

Heat Pump Case Studies

Presenters talked about the rapidly growing demand for heat pumps solutions in North America, as well as the potential for natural refrigerants to make an impact and take market share. They also investigated the potential and significant energy savings achieved with natural heat pump solutions.

Refrigeration Case Studies – Part 3

Leading manufacturers presented Case Studies, about commercial and industrial applications of natural refrigerants.

Policy & Standards Session

Key representatives discussed the policy and standards developments impacting the uptake of natural refrigerants in North America.