Ashrae/airah Issue A Joint Resolution On Climate Change

摘要

ASHRAE and the Australian Institute of Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) issued a joint resolution on climate change. Key issues addressed in the resolution include the use of renewable energy, educating the building industry, and responsible refrigerant use. "The use of HVAC&R technologies is an essential element of contemporary life," Bill Harrison, ASHRAE president, said. "Yet, HVAC&R systems contribute to greenhouse gas releases through energy-related effects and through the effects of refrigerant losses. ASHRAE and AIRAH are emphasizing a variety of measures to decrease emissions associated with energy use and its effect on global climate."