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Legal frameworks are being introduced and implemented, and it is time to make changes. We asked two experts, Luca Filippetto and Antonio Canonico, about Europe’s adoption of propane as a … - [Cooling & Heating](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/cooling-heating) ### [Fabio Polo](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/fabio-polo) ## [How to choose the right chiller](https://blog.swegon.com/en/choosingtherightchiller) There are aspects to consider when choosing the right chiller. A few questions to be answered: what is the purpose of the unit, where will it be placed, what refrigerant is used and are there any additional factors such as weight that needs to be considered? In this blog post Fabio Polo, Head of … - [Indoor Climate Knowledge](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/indoor-climate-knowledge) - [Cooling & Heating](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/cooling-heating) ### [Fabio Polo](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/fabio-polo) ## [How to simplify product comparisons - explained through an e-bike example](https://blog.swegon.com/en/how-to-make-it-less-complex-to-compare-a-bike-example) In today’s world, things are moving at record speed, and it may seem that the lowest-priced products are the most attractive. With cost-consciousness often at the heart of business decisions, it’s no surprise that chasing savings can become a company’s main focus. From a standards and … - [Indoor Climate Knowledge](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/indoor-climate-knowledge) - [Cooling & Heating](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/cooling-heating) ### [Fabio Polo](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/fabio-polo) ## [Standards and certifications create significant customer value](https://blog.swegon.com/en/standards-and-certifications-create-significant-customer-value) Ensuring quality, safety and performance of products often starts with developing and testing them according to relevant standards. Certifications and labels rely on these standards to assure customers of a product’s value. Think of Fairtrade-certified coffee contra non-certified alternatives, … - [Cooling & Heating](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/cooling-heating) ### [Stefan Lay](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/stefan-lay) ## [We share five things worth knowing about decarbonising retail stores](https://blog.swegon.com/en/we-share-five-things-worth-to-know-about-decarbonising-retail-stores) A majority of the world's buildings face an increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. The key priority in a decarbonisation strategy differs between countries and regions, and depends on various building characteristics and use scenarios. Stefan Lay, Product Manager Cooling & Heating, … - [Indoor Climate Knowledge](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/indoor-climate-knowledge) - [Cooling & Heating](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/cooling-heating) ### [Luca Zordan](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/luca-zordan) ## [Indoor climate in a winery - a holistic approach](https://blog.swegon.com/en/indoor-climate-in-a-winery-a-holistic-approach) Wine has been produced for thousands of years which makes it not at all surprising that everyone knows how sensitive the grape and the wine making process is to fluctuations in temperatures and changes in humidity levels. But, what about the modern wine production, indoors, in barrels? Our expert, … - [Cooling & Heating](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/cooling-heating) - [Sustainability](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/sustainability) ### [Fabio Polo](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/fabio-polo) ## [The new F-gas regulation, this is what it means](https://blog.swegon.com/en/the-new-f-gas-regulation-this-is-what-it-means) In October, the European Council and Parliament reached a political agreement to amend and strengthen the legislation that aims to phase down fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases), which are used for example as refrigerants. As for now, the agreement is provisional, but it is expected to enter … - [Cooling & Heating](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/cooling-heating) ### [Alessandro Pinato](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/alessandro-pinato) ## [Energy savings from an HVAC orchestra](https://blog.swegon.com/en/energy-savings-from-an-hvac-orchestra) Energy efficiency in buildings is more important than ever. To optimize the efficiency of a solution for ventilation, heating and cooling (HVAC) and also maintain high comfort levels, considerations can not only be made to the efficiency of individual units, they all need to work together. - [Cooling & Heating](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/cooling-heating) - [Heat Pumps](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/heat-pumps) ### [Alberto Ferrandi](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/alberto-ferrandi) ## [Heating in one step or two steps?](https://blog.swegon.com/en/heating-in-one-step-or-two-steps) To do things in one go, sounds so easy. In many cases the results of doing things in one step is equated to doing things in two steps. However, in certain situations or under certain conditions it can be advantageous, and hence preferred, to do things one after the other. 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