UV Technology Webinar

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Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd/Green T&T/ National Ozone Unit TT GEF Project: Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Hotel Industry of Trinidad and Tobago

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Topic: Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd/Green T&T/ National Ozone Unit TT GEF Project: Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Hotel Industry of Trinidad and Tobago

Start Time : Jul 28, 2021 01:30 PM

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Ultraviolet Technology Webinar

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When: Jul 31, 2021 10:00 AM La Paz 

Topic: UV Technology Webinar

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Energy Efficiency Webinar for the Tourism Accommodation Sector

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You are invited to a Zoom webinar. 

When: Jul 28, 2021 01:30 PM La Paz 

Topic: TTAL/NOUTT GEF Project: Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Hotel Industry of Trinidad and Tobago

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Webinar Speakers

Ronaldo Muhammed Jaleel (Energy Efficiency Specialist @National Ozone Unit/ UNDP)

Ronaldo Jaleel is a energy efficiency and renewable energy professional with over 7 years experience as a project engineer and consultant for the development of sustainable energy projects. He has developed training courses in energy efficiency and renewable energy to impart to persons the economic benefits of identifying potential energy saving opportunities and implement strategies to reduce energy use, minimize costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve business performance. Ronaldo is always willing to work towards a greener and more economically sustainable future for Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean.

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GEF6 EE Project Board Steering Committee Meeting

The GEF 6  EE  Project Board Steering Committee Meeting was held virtually on Monday July 19 2021. Presentations were made by the Project Manager on details of the various Components of the Project and the status of implementation. The Committee also discussed any potential areas of delays so that these could be expeditiously addressed.

OEWG43 Technical Meetings (CFC 11 and Energy Effeciency)

As part of the work of Parties to the Montreal Protocol and due to the ongoing COVID-pandemic, apart from the virtual Meeting for the Replenishment of the Multilateral Fund: guidance to the task force of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP),   the two online meetings were held under the 43rd Open Ended Working Group (OEWG43) as follows:

1.    Technical meeting on unexpected emissions of CFC-11, 14 & 15 July 2021 

2.    Technical meeting on energy efficiency, 16 & 17 July 2021 

Trinidad and Tobago was represented at these Meetings by Dr. Marissa Gowrie, Deputy Environmental Manager/ National Ozone Officer and Mr. Jonathan Bolai Ozone Specialist.

CFC-11: The scientific findings in 2018 showed there was an unexpected increase in CFC-11 emissions from unreported sources. Parties reacted swiftly to take action collectively and individually to address the issue, including requesting the Scientific Assessment Panel (SAP) and the TEAP to investigate this matter. This year’s reports show, among others, that the recovery of the ozone layer will not be substantially affected by the unexpected increase.

The latest findings highlighted by the SAP, included that the unexpected increase in global CFC-11 emissions declined in 2019, noting that CFC-11 atmospheric quantities are projected to continue to decline, assuming future compliance with the Montreal Protocol. The unexpected emissions had not caused significant delay in the recovery of the ozone layer. However, projected recovery of stratospheric ozone would be delayed if substantial amounts of the unreported CFC-11 production were added to foam banks after 2010 and are eventually released into the atmosphere.

The TEAP report noted that global derived emissions indicate unreported CFC-11 production, most likely from closed cell foam applications, that any potential CFC-11 recovery and destruction would need improved management of active foam banks, such as appropriate destruction rather than cheaper options of disposing foam wastes in landfills; and that more detailed global data is needed for the Montreal Protocol to be able to answer future questions on emissions discrepancies.

Parties discussed whether the problem of unexpected CFC-11 emissions is under control; how to fill existing gaps in monitoring, with the European Union highlighting its funding support to a pilot project on this issue. These and other policy discussions will take place at the Thirty-third Meeting of the Parties this October.

Energy efficiency: The climate protection benefits of the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFCs is substantial. If energy efficiency is enhanced in refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment while phasing down HFCs, the climate benefits could even double. This opportunity presented by the Kigali Amendment is becoming increasingly important as global demand for cooling rises exponentially.

The Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) Energy Efficiency Task Force’s noted that adopting energy efficient technologies in the cooling sector could reduce energy demands by 20% and leapfrogging directly to lower-global-warming-potential (GWP) options could significantly reduce emissions of climate warming HFCs. The Task Force also noted that safety barriers for energy efficient lower-GWP options still remain; and that access to more energy efficient, lower-GWP products is improving, but remains limited for Article 5 parties.

Parties sought further clarification on the actual availability of the low-GWP technologies in different regions, countries, and circumstances including in high-ambient temperature conditions. Questions were raised on which specific technologies were actually being adopted in the developed countries; availability of funding for capacity building; and the need for various data for use of HFC and energy models. Further information on climate and other environmental benefits resulting from Kigali Amendment implementation and associated energy efficiency measures were also of interest to the parties.

https://ozone.unep.org/parties-montreal-protocol-continue-online-discussions-unexpected-emissions-cfc-11-and-energy

MIC-IT to Administer the Professional Certification Scheme for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technicians from July 1 2021

The Metal Industries Company Limited Institute of Technology (MI-IT) will be handling the administration of the Professional Certification Scheme for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technicians as at July 1, 2021. The National Ozone Unit is excited for this new collaboration with the MIC-IT and will continue to support the initiative and MIC-IT as this Scheme continues to grow. In order to effect a smooth transition a sensitization session was held between the NOU and the MIC-IT and information will be released into the public domain on ways in which RAC technicians can become certified and re-certified.

Training of Border Control Officers

The National Ozone Unit continues its capacity building of Border Control agencies with a virtual training of officers attached to the Trade Licensing Unit and the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Inspectorate that was held on July 7 2021. Information on the legal requirements for imports and updates on the Montreal Protocol was also shared.