Information session: HFC phase down & other changes to the OPSGG Program

The Australian Government Department of the Environment and Energy implements the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Program, which controls the manufacture, import, export and major end-uses of all ozone depleting substances (ODSs) and synthetic greenhouse gases (SGGs) available in Australia. , including methyl bromide. This work helps ensure Australia meets its obligations under the Montreal Protocol.

the Department of the Environment and Energy

<P>This information session will discuss what the hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phase down means for HFC users, including equipment owners and technicians, and other changes to the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Program (OPSGG) to reduce emissions and increase efficiency. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion.</P>
<P>The HFC phase down was announced by the Australian Government in June 2016 along with other measures to reduce emissions and increase the efficiency of the Program. The HFC phase down is a gradual reduction in the maximum amount of HFCs permitted to be imported into Australia. Australia’s HFC phase down began on 1 January 2018. HFCs are the most commonly used gases in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and are also used in fire suppression, foam blowing, aerosols and medical applications. Phasing down imports of HFCs will lead directly to reduced emissions of these global warming gases.</P>