The new version of the F-gas Regulation, also known as Regulation (EU) No. 2024/573 on fluorinated greenhouse gases, came into force on 11 March 2024. In January 2024, the new version was adopted by the EU Parliament and approved by the EU Council. Negotiations were held in a trialogue with representatives from the EU Commission, the EU Parliament, and the EU Council. 

Who’s not experienced the flow of warm air coming from above open doors or doorways? Door air curtains are being used there. It is inevitable that doorways are frequently opened and closed, or even remain open for longer, particularly in the industrial sector. Door air curtains are the units of choice in these cases to efficiently protect doorways during the winter months from the ingress of cold air, and retain the valuable heat indoors.

We have all become aware of how important fresh air is, at the very latest since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. There is now greater awareness of the need for regular ventilation and all sectors are now paying attention to it. We now know that the supply of fresh air into a room dilutes the concentration of pathogens and significantly reduces the risk of infection by viruses.

However, another important factor is the reduction of the concentration of CO2 in the room air and thus the air we breathe. Too high a CO2 content in the air causes fatigue and reduces a person’s ability to concentrate.

It’s a double dilemma that really doesn’t need to be one: homeowners feel overwhelmed when faced with the decision about the best future-proof heating system. And tradespeople lack the political planning security to be able to provide their customers with the best advice. 

The building sector is to reduce its emissions by 6 % annually. 3 % was saved in 2021, 5.3 % was saved in 2022 (six million tonnes of CO₂ on now 112 million tonnes of CO₂). As of 2024, a newly installed plant will generally be operated with at least 65% renewable energy.