Sustainability
Maskold takes its environmental and corporate social responsibilities seriously. We are committed to the protection of the environment, whether it’s reducing the impact of greenhouse gas emissions, by phasing out and replacing ozone-depleting refrigerants, or specifying the most advanced, energy and environmentally-efficient equipment from leading manufacturers around the world.
Our effective compliance with all current and future regulations ensures that we and our clients:
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Reduce energy consumption
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Reduce harmful emissions
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Minimise waste
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Promote recycling
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Safeguard the environment
The move to a low-carbon economy
In a low-carbon society, we will live and work in low-energy, low-emission buildings with intelligent heating and cooling systems. We will drive electric and hybrid cars and live in cleaner cities with less air pollution and better public transport.
Many of these technologies exist today but need to be developed further. Besides cutting the vast majority of its emissions, Europe could also reduce its use of key resources like oil and gas, land and water.
Non-domestic buildings – commercial buildings, offices, shops, hotels, factories, industrial buildings and public sector estate – account for 18% of the UK’s carbon emissions and will all play a critical role in the move to a low carbon economy.
Maintaining and improving standards
Today’s commercial buildings, for example, are increasingly airtight and filled with heat-generating lighting and equipment. So it's a major technical challenge to maintain a stable and comfortable internal environment to the levels required by stringent regulations on air quality and energy efficiency.
Developing reliable & sustainable services
Maskold fully supports initiatives to reduce the impact of the built environment, in particular. We continually review our services to deliver cooling, heating and ventilation solutions, which combine energy and environmental efficiency with complete flexibility of design and control. This also helps our clients to reduce their impact on the environment.
F-Gas Regulations
New EU legislation, introduced in January 2015, requires companies and organisations that have air conditioning or refrigeration equipment installed in their premises, to introduce new procedures for maintenance, repair and replacement of their systems. Over the next 15 years, the HVAC industry will also have to comply with new legislation restricting and banning the use of refrigerant gases in certain applications.
Planning for the future
EU and UK regulations will control, limit and gradually phase out certain F-Gases, ODS Gases and other related variants, as they have been shown to deplete the ozone layer and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions associated with global warming.
For more detailed information about F-Gas Regulations click here
Maskold is approved and certified by agencies including DEFRA and REFCOM to conduct F Gas testing. We can also undertake annual F Gas checks as part of an agreed maintenance contract.
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R22 Replacement – 1st January 2015 deadline passed
It’s more than likely that any air conditioning systems over 12 years old use R22 refrigerant and are nearing the end of their life expectancy. Under new EU legislation, the use of R22 in new systems is now banned. These older systems are now also illegal to repair, and most equipment manufacturers no longer provide support and spare parts. There are options for converting and replacing R22 from your existing systems, but this could potentially lead to complications, poor performance and higher energy costs.
New technology benefits
By replacing older installations with modern, environmentally efficient systems that use non-ozone-depleting refrigerants, companies will benefit from a smaller carbon footprint, and improved output and lower running costs.
Energy rating improvements
In addition, by phasing out R22 and replacing legacy systems, developers and owners of buildings and facilities can also achieve an improved energy rating under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive:
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukia/2011/169
You can also contact us now to discuss the options available for the replacement of your R22 system.