Cool-Safe

We're on a mission to reduce the impact of refrigerants on our climate and we'll reward you for doing the right thing. Book a free courier to pick up your gas and we'll pay $40/kg. Book today at www.coolsafe.org.nz

Looking for an approved fillers course? 2025 dates available now in Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, Whangarei and Wellington. Book your spot today. https://lnkd.in/gS3TiY7n

Interesting read out of Europe. Training and quals are so important to ensure the longevity of our sector. https://lnkd.in/gjREPTPp

We welcome the European Commission's stand on regulations that protect our environment and sector. Looking forward to NZ following suit. https://lnkd.in/g7WCsT8R

As we approach the holidays, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for another amazing year. We reached a milestone of $2million of bounty paid out to the sector, received our accreditation as product stewardship scheme from the Government. and rolled out our new Coolest Courier and Cool-Swap services. Remember that we're still operating over the silly season, so book in your courier or Cool-Swap as normal right through Dec and Jan. From all the team here at Cool-Safe, a very Merry Christmas and we look forward to working with you again in 2025!

🎉 What a way to end 2024! 🎉 Today the Minister for the Environment announced the drafting of regulations to support our product stewardship scheme. As we know, the impacts of refrigerants on our environment are significant. A big thank you to the industry working group for helping to design this scheme back in 2022 and the Minister for approving the drafting of regulations to support our sector. “I congratulate the Trust on leading a scheme that will make a real difference in reducing these emissions and managing the environmental impact of these products.” - Minister Penny Simmonds Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gyWAr_ef

Join us in welcoming Nicky Kelly as our new Account Manager based in the Waikato. Nicky joins Cool-Safe with over 20 years in the HVAC+R and electrical sectors. She'll be out and about visiting our North Island friends this side of Xmas and into the new year. You can contact Nicky direct on nicky@coolsafe.org.nz

The silly season doesn't mean shutdown for the Cool-Safe team. Get your cylinders in today through our free courier to beat the holiday rush. www.coolsafe.org.nz

The EPA is cracking down on operators who import and sell cheap hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) gas without applying for a permit or paying the levy to cover the greenhouse gas emissions of the HFCs. The gases are mainly used in heat pumps, air conditioning, and refrigeration and in some medical devices. Illegal importers are undercutting legitimate operators and in some cases selling contaminated HFCs that could damage vehicles and equipment. The EPA recently seized HFC gases valued at more than $1 million in a joint operation with NZ Police and New Zealand Customs Service. HFCs are potent greenhouse gases. New Zealand has rules around HFC imports to reduce our use of HFCs and their contribution to climate change. Contact our investigations team in confidence at investigations@epa.govt.nz if you have any concerns or information. Read more: https://zurl.co/E5ia2

We're thrilled to have Ian Hawke on board as a Trustee. Ian brings decades of expertise in the HVAC+R sector. "We're on the verge of something really significant for the sector with the product stewardship scheme...it provides an opportunity for the industry to improve our practices." Read the full Q & A with Ian here: https://lnkd.in/g-xbXva7