As the deadline for the ban nears, the risks of inaction rise. The main risk is interruption to your business continuity. However, costs will also significantly increase if response to phase-out is further delayed. In the absolute worst case scenario, your business could face legal action for failure to comply with the legislation.
What will happen on the market?
From January 2010 to January 2015, recycled HCFCs will be permitted. However, exclusive reliance on recycled HCFCs for the servicing needs of your installations is an exceptionally high risk strategy...
- Following the ban in 2010, there will remain approximately 120,000* tonnes (at current conversion rates) of HCFCs in installations across the EU
- Given that these systems leak, they will require servicing, for which it is estimated that some 20,000* tonnes of recycled HCFCs will be needed
- The availability of recycled HCFCs, however, is projected to reach only 10-15%* of the 20,000 tonnes needed.
This is why we strongly advise against reliance on recycled refrigerant.
* These figures are estimations based on national statistics and interviews with industry experts, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and contractors
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