❓ A WA parliamentary question explores the potential of using hydrocarbons as refrigerants in government facilities, questioning current policy and comparing greenhouse gas ratings with existing refrigerants like R410a and R134a. The government states it will consider the matter during the statutory review of the Environmental Protection (Ozone Protection) Policy 2000.
AnsweredQoN 1770Legislative Assembly
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(1) What is the Government’s policy on the use of hydrocarbons as a refrigerant instead of R410a?
(2) Will the Government consider the use of alternative hydrocarbons as refrigerants in Government air conditioning units?
(3) What might inhibit the Government’s use of hydrocarbon as a refrigerant in Government buildings and vehicles?
(4) What greenhouse gas rating is given to R410a and R134a refrigerants, and how does this compare to other available refrigerants?
(2) Will the Government consider the use of alternative hydrocarbons as refrigerants in Government air conditioning units?
(3) What might inhibit the Government’s use of hydrocarbon as a refrigerant in Government buildings and vehicles?
(4) What greenhouse gas rating is given to R410a and R134a refrigerants, and how does this compare to other available refrigerants?
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Answered
21 March 2007
Responded by
Minister for the Environment
Response time
22 days
(1) & nbsp; The Government's policy is given effect through the Environmental Protection (Ozone Protection) Policy 2000. This Policy may be found on the EPA's website www.epa.wa.gov.au . (2 - 3) The Government will consider this matter, noting that the Environmental Protection (Ozone Protection) Policy 2000 is due for its statutory review this year. (4) & nbsp; The Global Warming Potential (GWP) for R410a is 1725 and the GWP for R134a is 1,300. GWPs for other available refrigerants range between less than 10 to over 12,000. GWP is an index used to convert relevant non-carbon dioxide gases to a carbon dioxide equivalent.
(1) & nbsp; The Government's policy is given effect through the Environmental Protection (Ozone Protection) Policy 2000. This Policy may be found on the EPA's website www.epa.wa.gov.au . (2 - 3) The Government will consider this matter, noting that the Environmental Protection (Ozone Protection) Policy 2000 is due for its statutory review this year. (4) & nbsp; The Global Warming Potential (GWP) for R410a is 1725 and the GWP for R134a is 1,300. GWPs for other available refrigerants range between less than 10 to over 12,000. GWP is an index used to convert relevant non-carbon dioxide gases to a carbon dioxide equivalent.
(2 - 3) The Government will consider this matter, noting that the Environmental Protection (Ozone Protection) Policy 2000 is due for its statutory review this year. (4) & nbsp; The Global Warming Potential (GWP) for R410a is 1725 and the GWP for R134a is 1,300. GWPs for other available refrigerants range between less than 10 to over 12,000. GWP is an index used to convert relevant non-carbon dioxide gases to a carbon dioxide equivalent.
(2 - 3) The Government will consider this matter, noting that the Environmental Protection (Ozone Protection) Policy 2000 is due for its statutory review this year. (4) & nbsp; The Global Warming Potential (GWP) for R410a is 1725 and the GWP for R134a is 1,300. GWPs for other available refrigerants range between less than 10 to over 12,000. GWP is an index used to convert relevant non-carbon dioxide gases to a carbon dioxide equivalent.
(4) & nbsp; The Global Warming Potential (GWP) for R410a is 1725 and the GWP for R134a is 1,300. GWPs for other available refrigerants range between less than 10 to over 12,000. GWP is an index used to convert relevant non-carbon dioxide gases to a carbon dioxide equivalent.
(4) & nbsp; The Global Warming Potential (GWP) for R410a is 1725 and the GWP for R134a is 1,300. GWPs for other available refrigerants range between less than 10 to over 12,000. GWP is an index used to convert relevant non-carbon dioxide gases to a carbon dioxide equivalent.
GWP is an index used to convert relevant non-carbon dioxide gases to a carbon dioxide equivalent.
GWP is an index used to convert relevant non-carbon dioxide gases to a carbon dioxide equivalent.
(1) & nbsp; The Government's policy is given effect through the Environmental Protection (Ozone Protection) Policy 2000. This Policy may be found on the EPA's website www.epa.wa.gov.au . (2 - 3) The Government will consider this matter, noting that the Environmental Protection (Ozone Protection) Policy 2000 is due for its statutory review this year. (4) & nbsp; The Global Warming Potential (GWP) for R410a is 1725 and the GWP for R134a is 1,300. GWPs for other available refrigerants range between less than 10 to over 12,000. GWP is an index used to convert relevant non-carbon dioxide gases to a carbon dioxide equivalent.
(2 - 3) The Government will consider this matter, noting that the Environmental Protection (Ozone Protection) Policy 2000 is due for its statutory review this year. (4) & nbsp; The Global Warming Potential (GWP) for R410a is 1725 and the GWP for R134a is 1,300. GWPs for other available refrigerants range between less than 10 to over 12,000. GWP is an index used to convert relevant non-carbon dioxide gases to a carbon dioxide equivalent.
(2 - 3) The Government will consider this matter, noting that the Environmental Protection (Ozone Protection) Policy 2000 is due for its statutory review this year. (4) & nbsp; The Global Warming Potential (GWP) for R410a is 1725 and the GWP for R134a is 1,300. GWPs for other available refrigerants range between less than 10 to over 12,000. GWP is an index used to convert relevant non-carbon dioxide gases to a carbon dioxide equivalent.
(4) & nbsp; The Global Warming Potential (GWP) for R410a is 1725 and the GWP for R134a is 1,300. GWPs for other available refrigerants range between less than 10 to over 12,000. GWP is an index used to convert relevant non-carbon dioxide gases to a carbon dioxide equivalent.
(4) & nbsp; The Global Warming Potential (GWP) for R410a is 1725 and the GWP for R134a is 1,300. GWPs for other available refrigerants range between less than 10 to over 12,000. GWP is an index used to convert relevant non-carbon dioxide gases to a carbon dioxide equivalent.
GWP is an index used to convert relevant non-carbon dioxide gases to a carbon dioxide equivalent.
GWP is an index used to convert relevant non-carbon dioxide gases to a carbon dioxide equivalent.
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