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On 22 May 2023, the Council of the EU adopted its position (general approach) on the European Commission’s proposal for Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).

On 15-17 May 2023, Eurovent’s decision-making bodies met in Rotterdam for its Annual Meeting to discuss issues concerning regulations, developments and the future of the association.

Eurovent India’s Expert Workshop, which focused on energy efficient Indoor Air Quality solutions, concluded on a successful note. The first local workshop welcomed more than 160 key HVAC industry stakeholders and senior consultants. 

The European Environment Agency published the ‘Europe’s Air Quality status 2023’. It outlines concentrations of air pollutants in 2021 and 2022 for regulated pollutants in relation to EU air quality standards and WHO guidelines.

The April 2023 edition of the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) newsletter - including three new SRI factsheets related to the Domestic Hot Water, Electricity, and Monitoring & Control technical domains - has been released.

The six-month consultation on the restriction proposal, prepared by the Danish, German, Dutch, Norwegian and Swedish authorities, opened on 22 March 2023 and closes on 25 September 2023 (23:59 Helsinki time).

Eurovent India invites senior consultants and key industry stakeholders to an expert workshop on energy efficient IAQ solutions. It will take place on 12 April 2023, 16:00-21:00h in New Delhi and will conclude with a networking dinner.

On 7 February 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the PFAS restriction proposal. It holds suggestions for an unlimited exemption for refrigerants in HVACR equipment in buildings, where national safety standards and building codes prohibit the use of alternatives.   

From 04 to 08 February, the Eurovent Team is going to be at the ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo in Atlanta, USA. Both the conference and expo provide forums where manufacturers and suppliers come together to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology.

On 31 January 2023, The European Commission has launched the awaited call for evidence and public consultation on the new products and measures under the first ESPR Working Plan.