ATMOsphere America 2014 - Summary Report - International Workshop
Lead authors: Janaina Topley Lira
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For the third consecutive year, ATMOsphere America 2014 gathered HVAC&R industry experts with the aim of supporting the adoption of natural refrigerant technology across North America. Held for the first time in San Francisco from June 18-19, the conference attracted more participants than ever before and heard from over 60 speakers.
The specialized mix of nearly 250 attendees included system and component manufacturers, regulators such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the US EPA and the California Air Resource Board (CARB); energy providers including Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Southern California Edison (SCE), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and PG&E; as well as end users including McDonald’s, The Coca-Cola Company, Red Bull, Walgreens, Target, Sobeys, Delhaize America and Whole Foods Market.
The event provided a unique platform to exchange information and best-practice in natural refrigerant-based technology through a combination of presentations, case studies, and ample networking opportunities.
Presentations from policy makers, energy providers and academics discussed the national and international legislative measures that could create opportunities for natural refrigerants and stressed the need for the industry to get more involved in the development of these new measures.
Presentations from end users spoke directly to manufacturers and the supply chain as a whole in order to clarify what is needed for them to progress with a wider adoption of natural refrigerant technologies.
Case studies demonstrating technical data and energy efficiencies using CO2, ammonia, hydrocarbons, and water as refrigerants in commercial and industrial refrigeration, air conditioning and heating, highlighted more installation examples in North America than ever before, as well as the very latest trends and technologies.
Janaina Topley Lira view profile
- Position:
- Lead Author
- Organisation:
- shecco
Janaina holds a Masters degree in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London and has a broad understanding of the environment arena, with specialist knowledge of climate change related issues. Prior to joining shecco, she worked in communications, research and policy analysis in the NGO sector. Now managing shecco’s media and publications department, Janaina develops and delivers marketing and communications campaigns to promote climate friendly HVAC&R technologies.
Marc Chasserot view profile
- Position:
- CEO / Publisher
- Organisation:
- shecco
Marc Chasserot is a specialist in natural refrigerants with over 15 years experience in the HVAC&R sector. In 2006, Marc founded the industry leading website for CO2 cooling and heating experts worldwide, called www.R744.com. This was followed by three additional platforms for hydrocarbons, water and ammonia. Since 2007 Marc is co-founder and Managing Director of shecco, an independent market accelerator specialised in bringing Natural Refrigerants 'faster to market', working with numerous companies worldwide. Marc has also chaired and organised several international conferences to discuss 'how to bring natural refrigerants' faster to market, known as 'ATMOsphere'. He is an active member of ASHRAE.
Jan Dusek view profile
- Position:
- Business Development Manager
- Organisation:
- shecco Japan KK
Jan holds a Doctor of Engineering degree in System Design from Hosei University in Tokyo and a Master’s degree from the Czech Technical University in Prague. During his studies, and research undertaken in the USA, Europe and Japan, Jan has centered his academic focus on environmental technologies and marketing strategies. Having lived in Japan for over 8 years, Jan communicates fluently in Japanese and has a rich experience cooperating with Japanese industry. Jan is currently based in Tokyo, responsible for business development activities and monitoring Asian markets on behalf of shecco Japan.
Alexandra Maratou view profile
- Position:
- Lead author
- Organisation:
- shecco
Environmental and energy issues are the drive and focus in what Alexandra Maratou does. After studying Environmental and Resource Economics at University College London, Alexandra was a research assistant at the Electricity Policy Research Group at the University of Cambridge, UK. Following that, she worked as an intern at Cabinet Dimas, Commissioner for the Environment at the European Commission before joining shecco as Deputy Public Affairs Manager.
Nina Masson view profile
- Position:
- Chief Market Development Officer / Publisher / Lead Author
- Organisation:
- shecco
Nina holds two Masters’ degrees in Business Management and in Environmental Management. After serving in a communications role for global energy supplier Norsk Hydro, she has, for the last 10 years, been working in the field of environmental technologies, where she has developed special expertise on natural refrigerants. Today, she is mostly active in business development for market intelligence and consultancy services, as well as special projects and publications. She has been drafting and supervising global studies on behalf of United Nations agencies, including UNEP and UNIDO, as well as served as project coordinator for various EU projects. Nina is Associate Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).
Klára Skačanová view profile
- Position:
- Deputy Manager, Market Development
- Organisation:
- shecco
Klara holds a Masters' degree in International Relations from the University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia and has a background in European studies and international economic relations. Before joining shecco, she worked at the European Commission and a small business association. At her current position, Klara coordinates team activities in shecco's Business Development department, including for market research, public affairs and international project services. She is an expert on following legislative developments with an impact on the heating and cooling industry at national, European and international level, and informs decision-makers about the latest trends in the field of natural refrigerants.
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