F-Gas Regulation
The F-Gas Regulation is UK legislation phasing down the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases (particularly HFCs) in refrigeration, air conditioning, and other applications.
What is F-Gas Regulation?
The UK F-Gas Regulation (retained from the EU after Brexit) implements the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, which requires a global phase-down of HFC production and consumption. The regulation sets a declining cap on the total amount of HFCs that can be placed on the UK market, bans certain high-GWP gases in specific applications, and requires leak checking and proper recovery of F-gases from equipment. This drives transition to lower-GWP refrigerants and natural alternatives.
Practical Examples
A supermarket chain replaces R-404A refrigeration systems (GWP 3,922) with CO₂-based systems (GWP 1), reducing fugitive Scope 1 emissions by 95%.
An HVAC installer adapts to the F-Gas phase-down by training technicians in natural refrigerant systems and low-GWP alternatives.
How Climatise Helps
Climatise tracks refrigerant types and quantities to calculate Scope 1 fugitive emissions, helping organisations plan the transition to lower-GWP alternatives.
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