The Lower-GWP Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Innovation Award acknowledges innovative technology concepts used in developing countries to reduce refrigerant global warming potential (GWP).
The 2024 Lower-GWP Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Innovation Award submission period is now open. The award, hosted by ASHRAE and UNEP OzonAction, is intended to stimulate the implementation of initiatives in developing countries that have been proved to reduce global warming through refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) management.
The globe is becoming increasingly reliant on refrigeration and air conditioning to keep growing populations safe and comfortable, as well as to meet environmental and technological demands in agriculture, healthcare, and data transmission. The International Energy Agency estimates that air conditioning and ventilation account for 20 percent of global electricity use. With this backdrop in mind, a shift to lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants is required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the environment.
The Lower-GWP Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Innovation award recognises the adoption of novel technology concepts in developing nations to reduce the global warming potential (GWP) of refrigerants. Individuals operating alone or in teams receive awards in two categories: residential applications and commercial/industrial facilities.
Projects will be chosen based on the following criteria: innovative characteristics in altering traditional concepts (40 percent), technical replicability to developing countries (25 percent), scope of need (25 percent), and economic feasibility to developing nations, including energy efficiency (10 percent).
Entries for the 2024 awards are being accepted until August 15, 2024. There is no cost to enter. Individuals listed in the selected project applications will be acknowledged at UNEP and ASHRAE events and publications. ASHRAE membership is not required for submission.
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