There are many reasons why the national refrigeration and air conditioning licence scheme is an effective mechanism to reduce emissions of harmful refrigerant gasses. But it is also an effective way to ensure qualified and professional technicians are
the face of the RAC industry:
The licence scheme ensures only qualified technicians handle refrigerants that are synthetic greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances, including:
- servicing
- maintenance
- installation
- recovery
The licence scheme ensures only authorised people and businesses can:
- purchase, store and sell SGG and ODS refrigerant
These measures ensure the containment of refrigerant that would otherwise be omitted.
Fast Facts
- 43,000 tonnes of SGG and ODS refrigerant currently in use (89% of all gases in use)*
- Up to 500,000 kg of SGG and ODS refrigerant recovered annually
- Prior to the licence scheme being introduced, recovery was below 100,000 kg per year
- Just 1 kg of the commonly used refrigerant gas R410a, has the same greenhouse impact as two tonnes of carbon dioxide, which is the equivalent of running your car for six months
None of these results happens without the support and dedication of the refrigeration and air conditioning sector.
*Cold Hard Facts II - A study of the refrigeration & air conditioning industry in Australia, Expert Group, 2013.
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