Synopsis of consultation responses - draft Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018
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This document is a synopsis of the responses received from stakeholders by DAERA (NI) to its consultation document on draft legislation for Northern Ireland on fluorinated greenhouse gases ("F-gases").
F-gases have a very high Greenhouse Warming Potential (“GWP”), much higher than carbon dioxide, and contribute to rising global temperatures.
EU legislation therefore requires that the use of F-gases is restricted and monitored. Laws on F-gases have therefore been compiled for Northern Ireland.
F-gases are used in several sectors of industry in Northern Ireland, including:
- refrigeration (both stationary and mobile)
- air conditioning (both stationary and mobile)
- fire equipment
- aerosols
- heat pumps
- high-voltage switchgear
Legislation on F-gases introduces legal requirements for people in Northern Ireland working with F-gases in these areas of business.
The synopsis of consultation responses shows the views of Northern Ireland stakeholders on these draft legislative proposals.