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Real Alternatives Welcomes Bulgaria’s BBCMB as National Lead, Strengthening Training and Certification for Alternative Refrigerants in Europe

6 November 2026

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The Bulgarian Branch Chamber – Machine Building joins the Real Alternatives consortium to promote knowledge, skills and the safe use of low-GWP refrigerants in Bulgaria Real Alternatives is pleased to welcome the Bulgarian Branch Chamber – Machine Building (BBCMB) to its consortium as the National Lead for Bulgaria, marking an important step in expanding the…

Real Alternatives Train-the-Trainers 2026: Advanced Training on Alternative Refrigerants Comes to the Netherlands

24 July 2026

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The Real Alternatives Train-the-Trainers (TOT) 2026 programme will take place from 16 to 20 November 2026 at Aeres Tech in Ede, the Netherlands. The advanced course is designed for trainers working in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sectors. Organised by Real Alternatives in collaboration with Aeres Tech and the Associazione Tecnici del Freddo…

Real Alternatives Continues to Strengthen European Cooperation through TOT in Ireland and Stakeholder Meeting

18 May 2026

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From 11 to 15 May 2026, participants from across Europe gathered in Killybegs, Ireland, for a new Real Alternatives Train the Trainer (TOT) session hosted by ECAC, one of the most renowned European training provider and the Irish National Lead, and co-organised with ATF, the project management leader. The event brought together trainers and experts…

Joint Announcement: Real Alternatives and SKILLSAFE EU Collaborate to Strengthen Safety Training in the HVACR Sector

7 April 2026

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The Real Alternatives project and SKILLSAFE EU are pleased to announce the launch of a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing safety training for professionals working with flammable refrigerants, with a particular focus on R290 heat pump systems. This joint initiative reflects a shared commitment to supporting the safe and sustainable transition towards low-GWP refrigerants across…

Real Alternatives: Continuing to Build Skills and Competence for the Transition to Sustainable Refrigerants

17 March 2026

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On Monday 16 March 2026, the Institute of Refrigeration Ireland (IRI) hosted a technical webinar dedicated to the Real Alternatives Programme, a European project supporting the transition to sustainable refrigerants in the RACHP sector. During the webinar, Luisa Girolami, Project Manager at Centro Studi Galileo, introduced the programme and outlined its contribution to the implementation…

Join the Next Real Alternatives Train-the-Trainers in Ireland

2 March 2026

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11–15 May 2026 | Killybegs, Donegal The next Real Alternatives Train-the-Trainers (TOT) session will take place from 11 to 15 May 2026 in Killybegs, Donegal, Ireland. This advanced programme is designed for certified trainers and industry experts who wish to strengthen their technical and pedagogical expertise in alternative refrigerants and contribute to high-quality training delivery…

REAL Alternatives Train-the-Trainer and Stakeholder Meeting at PROZON, Warsaw

10 October 2025

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This week, from 6 to 10 October, PROZON – the Foundation for Climate Protection and one of the founding partners of REAL Alternatives – is hosting a new Train the Trainer event at its headquarters in Warsaw, Poland. Trainers from seven different countries (Greece, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovakia &Turkey) have gathered to take part…

Real Alternatives: A Proven Model for National Certification Schemes on Low-GWP Refrigerants

3 July 2025

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As EU Member States are in the critical phase of implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2215, the Real Alternatives Consortium urges national governments and ministries to adopt the Real Alternatives certification scheme as a reference framework for the qualification and upskilling of personnel handling alternative refrigerants The Real Alternatives programme is a pan-European training and certification initiative…

Exciting Developments: New Consulting Board, New Website, the next TOT session at Prozon!

13 May 2025

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The Real Alternatives programme continues to grow, with important updates that strengthen our commitment to accessible training, international collaboration, and inclusive governance. 🔹 Establishment of a New Consulting BoardTo further democratize the decision-making process of the Consortium, Real Alternatives has created a Consulting Board. This new body includes the project’s founding partners and two elected…

Real Alternatives Official Statement Letter: A Key Resource for National Certification Schemes

24 February 2025

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Driving Consistent and High-Quality Training on Alternative Refrigerants Across Europe Real Alternatives is an official European Training Programme providing training and a certification system on low GWP alternative refrigerants (HFOs, Hydrocarbons, Carbon Dioxide and Ammonia). The trainings are constantly delivered to both European trainers and professionals and the training materials are available in over 20…