Source: European Parliament
Regulation (EU) 2024/573 on fluorinated gases[1] was adopted on 7 February 2024. With an ambitious quota system phasing out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) over time and a number of restrictions in crucial sectors in refrigeration and air conditioning and heat pumps, it provides clear signals to manufacturers of green technology. Many of these companies are European and/or produce in Europe.
A review at this moment, one year after the regulation has been put in place, would remove this planning certainty for companies.
A regular review, as envisaged by the regulation in 2030, of the cost-efficiency and effectiveness of its measures is however useful in order to ensure the continuation of appropriate policies that reduce emissions in line with the EU’s climate goals and at the same time support innovation in these crucial sectors.
- [1] http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/573/oj