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Introduce new requirements for businesses with air-conditioners/chilled units

Submitted by Alison Chapman on Wednesday 30th August 2023

Published on Wednesday 6th September 2023

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 6th March 2024

Signatures: 27

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Petition Action

Introduce new requirements for businesses with air-conditioners/chilled units

Petition Details

Make it law that:

- shops/businesses that are running air-conditioning (whether for heating or cooling) must have doors that remain closed until opened by people entering/exiting.

Additional Information

- all chilled units in grocery stores must have covering or doors to retain the refrigeration efficiently.

I walk past many buildings where the door is open and the air-conditioned is blasting out, often at the open entrance. Air conditioners and electric fans have been found to consume around 10% of global electricity. They can leak hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants (HFCs), powerful planet-warming gases and a major contributor to global heating, into the atmosphere. The most commonly used – R-410A – is more than 2,000 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

By mandating closed doors for businesses with air-conditioning and protective coverings for refrigerated units, we can conserve electricity and curb harmful greenhouse gas emissions.


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