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IOR President-Elect nomination announced
This year the IOR will be appointing a President-Elect to support our current President, Graeme Fox, during the second year of his Presidency. The Board of Trustees is responsible for considering potential candidates and making a recommendation...Read more -
Global coal demand set to remain at record levels in 2023
Global coal consumption climbed to a new all-time high in 2022 and will stay near that record level this year as strong growth in Asia for both power generation and industrial applications outpaces declines in the United States and Europe, acco...Read more -
European Heat Pump Sector Supports 2029 Phaseout of Fossil Fuel Boilers
he heat pump industry is growing fast, as witnessed by record attendance recently at the European Heat Pump Association’s (EHPA’s) General Assembly. The industry is committed to decarbonizing heating and cooling in Europe. More tha...Read more -
COP28 and IEA convene first high-level dialogue on building a 1.5°C-aligned energy transition
The COP28 UAE Presidency and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have convened the first in a landmark series of high-level dialogues through to COP28 around building a 1.5°C-aligned energy transition. The initiative is being con...Read more -
ASHRAE Awarded $2.85 Million Grant for Energy Code Training Collaborative
ATLANTA (July 13, 2023) – ASHRAE, along with seven partnering organizations, announced that it has been awarded a $2.85 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office for Resilient and ...Read more -
PFAS Restriction Is Now a Controversial Topic in EU
On February 7, 2023, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) published details of the proposed restriction of around 10,000 perand polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). This restriction will inevitably have a major impact on a wide range...Read more -
Productive Outcome of the 14th IEA Heat Pump Conference in Chicago
The 14th International Energy Agency (IEA) Heat Pump Conference, held in Chicago under the theme ‘Heat Pumps – Resilient and Efficient,’ concluded on a high note with a resounding call for accelerated action in comba...Read more -
Climate Resilience is key to Energy Transitions in the MENA
Climate change poses challenges to energy systems in the Middle East and North Africa The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is one of the world’s regions most affected by climate change, imposing challenges on energy systems that are already ...Read more -
IEA Policy Forum showcases energy security and climate benefits of renewable heat
Countries share experiences at two-day meeting, with Lithuania highlighting its success with renewable district heating The International Energy Agency brought together key stakeholders and exper...Read more -
Massive $837 Million Allocated for Green Energy Advancements
On May 11, the Biden Administration and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced new funding that will be available through the new Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) as part of t...Read more -
Heat pumps help alleviate historically high emissions in European buildings
With France in the lead, Europe’s buildings sector is avoiding more greenhouse gases than ever before thanks to record growth in heat pump sales in 2022. That is according to the new 2023 market report from the European Heat Pump A...Read more -
The difference between HVAC Chillers and Process Chillers
Don’t Get Caught Out When Buying Your Next Chiller You’ve heard the phrase “comparing apples to apples” as shortform for highlighting the importance of comparing on a like for like basis. This certainly applies to chillers, especia...Read more