Green Cooling Initiative - Revision history

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Ranisha: /* References */

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References

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Overview

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 Furthermore, one can find a lot of best practice example collected from the GCI network. They cover both technology and policy solutions, from energy efficient fridge-freezer combination for domestic refrigeration to the full conversion of an entire production line.
-= References<br/> =
+= External Links<br/> =
 *[http://www.green-cooling-initiative.org/ Green Cooling Initiative Website]
 [[Category:Heating_and_Cooling]]

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 = Overview =
-Refrigeration and air conditioning are responsible for a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions. Especially in developing countries and emerging economies, the demand for [[Cooling|cooling]] equipment is rising. Low levels of efficiency and high leakage rates of refrigerant gases with high global warming potential will increase these emissions drastically. The Green Cooling Initiative (GCI) recognises that exchange between technology suppliers and users, as well as between the industry, public institutions and civil society is important for the promotion of green cooling technologies.<br/>
+Refrigeration and air conditioning are responsible for a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions. Especially in developing countries and emerging economies, the demand for [[Cooling|cooling]] equipment is rising. Low levels of efficiency and high leakage rates of [[Refrigerants|refrigerant]] gases with high global warming potential will increase these emissions drastically. The Green Cooling Initiative (GCI) recognises that exchange between technology suppliers and users, as well as between the industry, public institutions and civil society is important for the promotion of green cooling technologies.<br/>
 The GCI is funded by the International Climate Initiative by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) and implemented by GIZ Proklima.
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 *[http://www.green-cooling-initiative.org/ Green Cooling Initiative Website]
 [[Category:Cooling]]

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 = Overview =
-Refrigeration and air conditioning are responsible for a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions. Especially in developing countries and emerging economies, the demand for cooling equipment is rising. Low levels of efficiency and high leakage rates of refrigerant gases with high global warming potential will increase these emissions drastically. The Green Cooling Initiative (GCI) recognises that exchange between technology suppliers and users, as well as between the industry, public institutions and civil society is important for the promotion of green cooling technologies.<br/>
+Refrigeration and air conditioning are responsible for a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions. Especially in developing countries and emerging economies, the demand for [[Cooling|cooling]] equipment is rising. Low levels of efficiency and high leakage rates of refrigerant gases with high global warming potential will increase these emissions drastically. The Green Cooling Initiative (GCI) recognises that exchange between technology suppliers and users, as well as between the industry, public institutions and civil society is important for the promotion of green cooling technologies.<br/>
 The GCI is funded by the International Climate Initiative by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) and implemented by GIZ Proklima.
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 *[http://www.green-cooling-initiative.org/ Green Cooling Initiative Website]
 [[Category:Heating_and_Cooling]]

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 = References<br/> =
-*&nbsp;[[:File:http://www.green-cooling-initiative.org/|Green Cooling Initiative Website]]
+*[http://www.green-cooling-initiative.org/ Green Cooling Initiative Website]
 [[Category:Cooling]]

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 = Overview =
 Refrigeration and air conditioning are responsible for a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions. Especially in developing countries and emerging economies, the demand for cooling equipment is rising. Low levels of efficiency and high leakage rates of refrigerant gases with high global warming potential will increase these emissions drastically. The Green Cooling Initiative (GCI) recognises that exchange between technology suppliers and users, as well as between the industry, public institutions and civil society is important for the promotion of green cooling technologies.<br/>
-The GCI is funded by the International Climate Initiative by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) and implemented by GIZ Proklima.<br/>
+The GCI is funded by the International Climate Initiative by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) and implemented by GIZ Proklima.
 = Green Cooling<br/> =
-The term "green cooling technologies" is used to describe equipment with maximized energy efficiency that is using natural refrigerants, thereby minimizing its environmental impact.<br/>
+The term "green cooling technologies" is used to describe equipment with maximized energy efficiency that uses natural refrigerants and &nbsp;thereby minimizes its environmental impact.<br/>
-Aiming at a reduction of emissions from the cooling sectors, ''Green Cooling'' combines three approaches:
+With an aim to reduce emissions from the cooling sectors, ''Green Cooling'' combines three approaches:
 *promoting natural refrigerants,<br/>
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 *fostering a sustainable approach to private and commercial energy consumption.
-Green cooling helps to protect the environment, resources and the climate and supports the use of renewable technologies within cooling. It thereby contributes towards a sustainable reduction of fossil fuel consumption.<br/>
+Green cooling helps to protect the environment, resources and the climate and supports the use of renewable technologies for cooling. It thereby contributes towards a sustainable reduction of fossil fuel consumption.
 = Network<br/> =
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 '''Alim Agro and Renewable Energy&nbsp;-'''&nbsp;a business for sustainable cooling and refrigeration in Bangladesh<br/>
-'''Cooltech Applications - '''n eco-friendly and energy-efficient alternative to gas based compressors<br/>
+'''Cooltech Applications - '''an eco-friendly and energy-efficient alternative to gas based compressors<br/>
 '''Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. - '''India’s first manufacturer to convert to hydrocarbons<br/>
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 = References<br/> =
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+*&nbsp;[[:File:http://www.green-cooling-initiative.org/|Green Cooling Initiative Website]]
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+[[Category:Cooling]]

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	Green cooling helps to protect the environment, resources and the climate and supports the use of renewable technologies within cooling. It thereby contributes towards a sustainable reduction of fossil fuel consumption.<br/>		Green cooling helps to protect the environment, resources and the climate and supports the use of renewable technologies within cooling. It thereby contributes towards a sustainable reduction of fossil fuel consumption.<br/>
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	= Network<br/> =		= Network<br/> =

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	'''The Fridge Factory - '''Environmentally friendly hydrocarbon technology handled safely in a developing country environment<br/>		'''The Fridge Factory - '''Environmentally friendly hydrocarbon technology handled safely in a developing country environment<br/>
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		+	== Organisations<br/> ==
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		+	'''Australian Refrigeration Association - '''Promoting the transition to safe, efficient and sustainable refrigeration and air conditioning technologies<br/>
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		+	'''CIRCE - Research Centre for Energy Resources and Consumption - '''Transferring scientific and technical knowledge to the energy business sector<br/>
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		+	'''Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) - '''Campaigning for HFC phase-out<br/>
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		+	'''GIZ Proklima - '''Promoting green cooling technologies worldwide<br/>
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		+	'''The Maldives Institute of Technology (MIT) -''' vocational institute delivering skills training in the TVET format to all industry sectors in the Maldives<br/>
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		+	== Government Institutions<br/> ==
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		+	'''Bavarian Environment Agency (LfU) - '''the central authority for environmental protection and nature conservation, geology and water resources management<br/>
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		+	'''Ghana Environmental Protection Agency - ''' shapes and implements the government’s environmental policy<br/>
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		+	'''Seychelles Institute of Technology (SIT) - '''promoting the use of hydrocarbons through training, to replace ozone-depleting substances in refrigeration and air conditioning appliances and systems<br/>

	= Website<br/> =		= Website<br/> =

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	The aim of GCI is to establish a global Green Cooling Network, which will accelerate the transfer of environmentally friendly technologies in the refrigeration and air conditioning sectors to and within developing countries. Decision makers, technology suppliers and importers, research institutes, NGOs as well as government institutions are all invited to join.<br/>		The aim of GCI is to establish a global Green Cooling Network, which will accelerate the transfer of environmentally friendly technologies in the refrigeration and air conditioning sectors to and within developing countries. Decision makers, technology suppliers and importers, research institutes, NGOs as well as government institutions are all invited to join.<br/>
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		+	== Companies<br/> ==
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		+	'''Alim Agro and Renewable Energy -''' a business for sustainable cooling and refrigeration in Bangladesh<br/>
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		+	'''Cooltech Applications - '''n eco-friendly and energy-efficient alternative to gas based compressors<br/>
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		+	'''Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. - '''India’s first manufacturer to convert to hydrocarbons<br/>
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		+	'''Industrial Solar GmbH - '''Industrial Solar Thermal solutions<br/>
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		+	'''Johnson Controls - '''Efficient, natural refrigerant based thermal transfer systems<br/>
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		+	'''Secop GmbH - '''Cooling with conscience – a wide range of energy efficient hydrocarbon compressors<br/>
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		+	'''The Fridge Factory - '''Environmentally friendly hydrocarbon technology handled safely in a developing country environment<br/>

	= Website<br/> =		= Website<br/> =