Upscaling Sustainable Cooling
Upscaling Sustainable Cooling
GHG emissions from cooling are estimated to double by 2050
The cooling challenge
Our planet is warming quickly. Rising temperatures will lead to increased demand for
cooling. This is compounded by growing populations, urbanisation, and higher
standards of living. As cooling demand grows, the indirect greenhouse gas emissions
from electricity consumption will increase. The impact on emissions becomes even
greater when taking into account the direct emissions from refrigerants with high
ozone depleting potential and global warming potential. Such refrigerants are still used
in many of today’s air conditioners and refrigerators even though alternatives exist.
The cooling challenge is to break this vicious cycle and tackle growing cooling
demand while mitigating its adverse impacts on the ozone layer and the climate.
about the Cool Up programme
GHG emissions from cooling are estimated to double by 2050
The cooling challenge
Our planet is warming quickly. Rising temperatures will lead to increased demand for
cooling. This is compounded by growing populations, urbanisation, and higher
standards of living. As cooling demand grows, the indirect greenhouse gas emissions
from electricity consumption will increase. The impact on emissions becomes even
greater when taking into account the direct emissions from refrigerants with high
ozone depleting potential and global warming potential. Such refrigerants are still used
in many of today’s air conditioners and refrigerators even though alternatives exist.
The cooling challenge is to break this vicious cycle and tackle growing cooling
demand while mitigating its adverse impacts on the ozone layer and the climate.
about the Cool Up programme
The path forward
Technical solutions and building design strategies to tackle the cooling challenge are already at our disposal. The potential of these solutions, however, remains largely untapped. Scaling up these technologies and strategies requires a step change. We support the Cool Up programme’s partner countries in realising catalytic change in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector through a holistic and cross-sectoral approach.
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Transition to natural refrigerants
Natural refrigerants have no impact on the ozone layer and very low global warming potential compared to conventional refrigerants. Replacing HCFC and HFC refrigerants with natural refrigerants protects the ozone layer and could avoid up to 0.4°C of global temperature rise by 2100.
Bringing two worlds together
Sustainable cooling is at the intersection of the global ozone depletion and climate change agendas. Accelerated technological change could reduce cooling demand and enable early implementation of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol and the Paris Agreement.
The path forward
Technical solutions and building design strategies to tackle the cooling challenge are already at our disposal. The potential of these solutions, however, remains largely untapped. Scaling up these technologies and strategies requires a step change. We support the Cool Up programme’s partner countries in realising catalytic change in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector through a holistic and cross-sectoral approach.
visit our knowledge base
Transition to natural refrigerants
Natural refrigerants have no impact on the ozone layer and very low global warming potential compared to conventional refrigerants. Replacing HCFC and HFC refrigerants with natural refrigerants protects the ozone layer and could avoid up to 0.4°C of global temperature rise by 2100.
Bringing two worlds together
Sustainable cooling is at the intersection of the global ozone depletion and climate change agendas. Accelerated technological change could reduce cooling demand and enable early implementation of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol and the Paris Agreement.
Action hubs
Our programme focuses on Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Türkiye. These countries are simultaneously experiencing fast-growing demand for cooling, increasing final energy consumption, and structural challenges in the energy sector. They also have high potential to boost energy efficiency and the use of natural refrigerants in the cooling and refrigeration sector.
Egypt
Egypt is committed to the Montreal Protocol and is in the process of ratifying the Kigali Amendment. Egypt’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) does not specifically mention cooling but highlights energy efficiency improvements as a key mitigation measure for the industry sector. Egypt has committed to reducing ODS consumption through the Environmental Strategic Vision 2030, which targets the phase-out of ozone depleting gases by 2030 and implements a Refrigeration Management Plan (RMP) for the refrigerant and solvent sectors. The National Ozone Unit and the Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality have a collaboration protocol to develop and update 19 new standards for the safety of freons/refrigerants. Stage II of the hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) phase‐out management plan (2017-2025) is also being carried out to reduce HCFC consumption by 67.5% compared to baseline. Egypt’s energy consumption continues to increase across all sectors, reaching 13.9 Mtoe in 2018. Net greenhouse gas emissions totaled 325.61 MtCO2e in 2015. Egypt has a large cooling equipment manufacturing sector dominated by imported refrigerants and local manufacturers. There is large potential for local manufacturers to improve the efficiency of compressors for refrigeration and local HVAC units.
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Jordan is committed to the Montreal Protocol and ratified the Kigali Amendment on 16 October 2019. Jordan’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) references the expanded use of solar cooling in commercial and industrial facilities as an action under the energy sector. The NDC also includes measures to reduce HFC consumption that align with national commitments and comply with the Kigali Amendment. Jordan’s energy consumption has steadily increased across all sectors, reaching 6.3 Mtoe in 2018. Net greenhouse gas emissions totaled 23.1 MtCO2e in 2010. The residential sector is the single largest electricity consumer in Jordan, and more than 60% of energy consumed in households is used for space heating and cooling. Jordan’s National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) specifically focuses on energy efficiency targets and policy modules that address cooling appliances in the residential sector. Jordan also has minimum energy performance standards under development and is expected to release a series of technical labeling regulations in line with EU standards. There are natural refrigerant solutions available in Jordan, but their uptake is limited.
read moreLebanon
Lebanon is committed to the Montreal Protocol and ratified the Kigali Amendment on 5 February 2020. Lebanon’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) does not include targets directly related to cooling but emphasises the recently published National Cooling Plan and states that fluorinated gases will be added to the NDC’s gas coverage once they have been included in Lebanon’s greenhouse gas inventory. Recently the National Cooling Plan of Lebanon recommended minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) and a labeling scheme for cooling systems. The country’s energy consumption totals 5.3 Mtoe in 2018 and net greenhouse gas emissions totaled 23.7 MtCO2e in 2015. National efforts reinforce the NDC, including the second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP 2016-2020), which tackles the development of MEPS and labeling for several equipment types including cooling and heating systems. Although the market is saturated with high global warming potential refrigerants, some natural refrigerant solutions are currently used in central chillers.
read moreTürkiye
Türkiye is a party to the Montreal Protocol and approved the Kigali Amendment on 11 March 2021. Türkiye’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) specifically highlights the country’s 2018 National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) and refers to cooling. Türkiye has introduced a by-law to support the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and developed a by-law on a fluorinated gases in-line with EU policy. Türkiye has also aligned its energy efficiency regulations, standards, and labels for the building, appliances and equipment sectors with those of the EU energy efficiency framework. Türkiye’s energy consumption has steadily increased across all sectors, reaching 103 Mtoe in 2018 and contributing to net greenhouse gas emissions of 422.1 MtCO2e in 2019. Türkiye’s efforts to phase-out ODS emphasise why it is an important, emerging actor for the European and Middle East HVAC markets. Alternatives with low global warming potential are already used by Turkish manufacturers, mainly for units exported to the EU where the demand for these alternatives has been triggered by the EU F-gas regulation.
read moreAction hubs
Our programme focuses on Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Türkiye. These countries are simultaneously experiencing fast-growing demand for cooling, increasing final energy consumption, and structural challenges in the energy sector. They also have high potential to boost energy efficiency and the use of natural refrigerants in the cooling and refrigeration sector.
Our partners
Guidehouse Germany GmbH
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public and commercial markets with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. With over 700 consultants, Guidehouse’s global Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure segment is the largest in the industry helping decision makers in governments, utilities, grid operators and industries navigate the energy transition. Guidehouse has a strong track record in supporting multilateral and national development banks, technical assistance agencies, and governments in developing countries on climate and energy issues. In the Cool Up programme, Guidehouse is responsible for project and stakeholder management and provides policy and technical expertise.
learn more about our teamFrankfurt School of Finance and Management
Frankfurt School’s UNEP Centre for Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance is a “think-and-do” tank combining research, education and project implementation. The vision is to support the transformational changes needed to transition towards a clean and sustainable world – a world driven by low-carbon economic development and led by environmentally conscious, empowered, and enabled communities and businesses. Frankfurt School supports this change via strategy and advisory services to financial sector stakeholders for the delivery of innovative, smart, and sustainable solutions. In the Cool Up programme, Frankfurt School is working towards unlocking the public and private capital needed to scale up sustainable RAC solutions
learn more about our teamILK Dresden
ILK Dresden is an independent research and non-profit organization with 35 years of experience in numerous national and international projects on chillers, heat pumps, and PV-based off-grid cooling and storage solutions. With 120 scientists and engineers, ILK’s areas of expertise include cryogenics and low temperature physics, refrigeration and heat pumps, air handling technology, applied materials engineering, and applied energy engineering. Within the Cool Up programme, ILK Dresden provides technical expertise in refrigeration and air handling technologies, and trainings for technicians
learn more about our teamÖko-Recherche Büro für Umweltforschung und -beratung GmbH
Öko-Recherche is a highly specialised environmental consultancy and research institution in the field of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gases). Since 1995 Öko-Recherche is working on issues related to environmental protection, chemical safety and climate protection at the national, European and international level. Öko-Recherche’s possesses in-depth expertise in the use and emissions of ODS, F-Gases and alternatives to fluorinated gases in various applications. In the Cool Up project Öko-Recherche provides scientific, technical and practical expertise to all stakeholders on ODS phaseout, HFC phase-down and alternatives, the international context (Montreal Protocol/Kigali Agreement), and implementation.
learn more about our teamUnited Nations Development Programme
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in about 170 countries and territories as a knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since 1991, UNDP’s Montreal Protocol programme has proudly partnered with around 120 countries supporting the implementation of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. In the Cool Up programme, UNDP through its Montreal Protocol and Chemicals Unit (MPU/Chemicals), supported by UNDP Country Offices in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Türkiye, provides technical and operational support.
learn more about our teamRegional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
RCREEE is an intergovernmental organisation that aims to enable and increase the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency practices in the Arab region. RCREEE teams up with regional governments and global organisations to initiate and lead clean energy policy dialogues, strategies, technologies, and capacity development to increase Arab states’ share of tomorrow’s energy. In the Cool Up programme, RCREEE supports regional coordination and dissemination and provides technical expertise.
learn more about our teamIstanbul Aydin University
IAU was established in 2007 and is one of the youngest universities inTurkey. IAU offers contemporary scientific studies with 11 faculties, three vocational schools, three institutes, 28 research centres, 1,500 academic staff, and 39,000 students. The Istanbul Aydin University’s Technology Transfer and Project Management Office was established in 2013 and aims to increase knowledge exchange by bringing together academia and industry. IAU is well connected to different relevant associations in Türkiye and is experienced in organizing cooperation between industry, academics and non-governmental organisations. IAU is a national partner organisation for the Cool Up programme in Türkiye.
learn more about our teamIntegrated Development Group
With over 25 years of experience, IDG has become a leading consultancy firm specialised in master planning, architecture, engineering, strategic planning, project management, research & development, and site supervision. Adopting and developing innovative, efficient, and effective approaches has allowed IDG to lead several mega-projects with local and international partners in the public and private sectors. IDG Co. is an Egyptian Joint Stock Company (JSC) that was established to capture and capitalise on the experiences and assignments of IDG’s General Consultancies. As a JSC IDG can take on larger challenges and is well-positioned in the international market. IDG is a national partner for the Cool Up programme in Egypt.
learn more about our teamThe Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation
LCEC is the national energy agency of Lebanon. LCEC supports the Lebanese Government in all issues related to energy efficiency and renewable energy and addresses end-use energy conservation and renewable energy at the national level. The main role of LCEC is to setup national action plans and strategies to develop the sustainable energy sector in Lebanon. LCEC also implements national projects and initiatives undertaken by the Lebanese Ministry of Energy and Water and other national and international stakeholders. LCEC is a national partner of the Cool Up programme in Lebanon.
learn more about our teamRoyal Scientific Society
RSS is an independent nongovernmental, not-for-profit multidisciplinary science institution established by Royal Charter in 1970. The National Energy Research Centre (NERC) is one of the RSS’s specialised technical centers, which was established in Jordan for research, development, and training in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency and raising the standards of energy use in different sectors. RSS is a national partner of the Cool Up programme in Jordan.
learn more about our teamContact us
Guidehouse Germany GmbH
Albrechtstr. 10c
10117 Berlin
Germany
info@coolupprogramme.org+49 30 297735790
Cool Up programme is initiated by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUV) and the International Climate Initiative (IKI).
The Cool Up programme is part of the International Climate Initiative (IKI). The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUV) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag.
Contact us
The Cool Up programme is part of the International Climate Initiative (IKI). The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUV) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag.
Guidehouse Germany GmbH
Albrechtstr. 10c
10117 Berlin
Germany
info@coolupprogramme.org+49 30 297735790
