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The European Commission DG GROW launched the call for evidence and a public consultation questionnaire on its upcoming proposal for a European Critical Raw Materials Act.

On 6 October 2022, Eurovent will be at FinnBuild, one of the largest international construction and building technology trade fairs taking place in Finland, which brings in operators in the construction industry.

The Eurovent Board Member David Jacobs, Vice President & Managing Director EMEIA at Baltimore Aircoil Company, has been involved in the HVAC sector since 2000. For our ‘The Board Perspective’ series, we obtained his view on the energy crisis’ impact on HVAC and other important issues to tackle in the industry.

On 28 September the 3rd (final) Stakeholder meeting of the WP7 - Air conditioners and comfort fans took place. EEPLIANT3 (Energy Efficiency Compliant Products 2018) is the largest pan-EU Concerted Action on market surveillance.

From 04 to 05 October 2022, the Eurovent Team is going to be at Interclima 2022, an exhibition for all those involved in the HVAC sector and in construction. Eurovent will be at your disposal for requests on latest industry and standardisation updates.

The European Commission is starting a new package of legal actions against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. The RED, EPBD, and EED are among the legislation not fully transposed by certain Member States.

Eurovent members and certified companies active and manufacturing in India have formed a local working group enabling coordinated activities in awareness raising, education and strengthening of IAQ and energy efficiency standards. Devraj Singh (FlaktGroup India) has been elected as Chairman, supported by Shashi Shekhar (Camfil India) as Vice-Chairman.

The Policy Panel ‘Vision of the future of product efficiency’ is one of the highlights of the 2022 Eurovent Summit. It will take place on 25 October in Antalya, Türkiye, powered by CEIS. It will see experts on product efficiency.

The European Commission (DG ENER) is setting up a ‘EU Energy Platform Industry Advisory Group’. The call for applications is now open.

An international HVAC exhibition, ISK-SODEX Istanbul, has become an official Exhibition Partner of the 2022 Eurovent Summit taking place from 25 to 28 October in Antalya, Türkiye.