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.
Synopsis of consultation responses to the draft Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (Amendment) Regulations (NI) 2018