Public Awareness at Schools

The NOU continued its public awareness for schools at Patna river estate primary on June 03rd 2025, with an ozone awareness lecture and mural painting with students of Standard 2 at the Patna River Estate Government Primary School. 

The National Ozone Unit at the Sustainable Energy Conference

The NOU participated in the Sustainable Energy Conference hosted by the Energy Chamber where information was shared on sustainable cooling and increasing energy efficiency. 

Building Digital Skills in HVAC through Train-the-Trainer Sessions

In a recent Zoom session a group of RAC  trainers were apprised of a proposed course on digital technologies in the RAC sector. The ‘Train-the-Trainer’ session brought together instructors from technical and vocational institutions across the country who specialize in refrigeration and air conditioning training.

The session aims to strengthen the local capacity of RAC training schools by integrating up-to-date digital tools and methodologies into traditional refrigeration and cooling curricula. Ronaldo’s module covers everything from smart diagnostics to data logging and IoT-enabled system controls—equipping trainers to pass these crucial skills on to the next generation of technicians.

This training is a key step in supporting climate-smart cooling practices and advancing sustainable development goals through innovation in technical education. By investing in trainers, the initiative ensures a multiplier effect, empowering institutions to deliver modern, climate-friendly training at scale.

Awareness on Ozone Layer Protection

 The National Ozone Unit continues to educate and share information on the ozone layer and actions taken at a national level to protect it.

Advancing Certification and Capacity Building in the RAC Sector

The National Ozone Unit continues to strengthen the capacity of refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) technicians through its Professional RAC Certification Programme. In a recent milestone, technicians received their leak detectors as part of the recertification process—an essential tool for ensuring environmentally sound servicing practices and compliance with Montreal Protocol standards.

Additionally, the Unit was proud to issue certificates to technicians who successfully completed the Hydrocarbon Cool Training Programme hosted at the Energy Chamber. This specialized training equips participants with the skills and knowledge needed to safely handle flammable, low-GWP refrigerants like R-290, supporting the country’s transition to sustainable cooling technologies.

These efforts form part of Trinidad and Tobago’s broader commitment to capacity building under the Montreal Protocol

Strengthening the Professional Certification Programme

 The National Ozone Unit conducts training with the MIC IT unit, which administrates the professional certification program on May 08, 2025.  This training is an integral part of the continued support for the certification of RAC technicians in TT.

RAC Technicians Training

The National Ozone Unit continues its training in Good Refrigeration Practices at Couva Roytonia Community Centre. May 03 2025.

Training in Good Refrigeration Practices

The National Ozone Unit continues its training in Good Refrigeration Practices at Larry Gomes Stadium. April 12 2025.

Ozone Awareness continues

The National Ozone Unit took part in the SAGHS Career Fair sharing information on Ozone protection and the work of the Unit.

Newly Certified RAC Technicians

 Our Professional Certification list grows 

Celebrating International Women's Day 2025

 

Standards and Regulation for the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sector - ATMOsphere LATAM 2025

Trinidad and Tobago was very excited to virtually share the work of the National Ozone Unit in the implementation of the Montreal Protocol and in particular on Standards and Regulation for the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sector at the  ATMOsphere LATAM 2025 Conference being held in Mexico February 19-20, 2025.

The event aimed to be the key forum to discuss the opportunities and challenges of efficient and sustainable solutions with natural refrigerants (CO2, hydrocarbons and ammonia) in both commercial and industrial applications.

Participants included industry and commercial sector leaders, end users, manufacturers, policymakers and members of government agencies, consultants, researchers, associations, and NGOs.

Training with the Office of the Procurement Regulator

The National Ozone Unit was delighted to take part on a training of procurement officials hosted by the Office of the Procurement Regulator. Attendees were sensitized on the policy and regulatory framework at the national level, the professional certification scheme, good refrigeration practices and environmentally friendly refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) equipment which can be integrated into their work.

The National Ozone Unit Awareness at the Energy Conference 2025

The National Ozone Unit (NOU) took part in the Trinidad & Tobago Energy Conference 2025, which took place from the 10th – 12th February 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Port of Spain. The Theme for the Conference was Investing for the future.

The energy industry requires constant investment in order to sustainably deliver affordable fuels and commodities demanded by the world’s growing population, while simultaneously reducing their carbon footprint.   In Trinidad & Tobago our energy industry has driven national development and delivered a world class industrial sector, but continued investment is needed in people, processes, plant and technology to secure the future. 

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning continues to place an important role in the country's industrial sector and underpins many sub sectors of national development. The NOU showcased many initiatives of the Ozone Unit as it relates to this sector including refrigerant phase down, technology advancement and opportunities and energy efficiency potential.