8 Aug 2023
A new Parliament Environment Audit Committee inquiry will focus on three overarching issues:
MPs are aiming to understand how communities can better adapt to increased temperatures without relying on energy-intensive solutions, such as air conditioning units.
The inquiry is open to submission of evidence until 17th August. See the call here https://committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evidence/3180/ to find out how you can respond.
The Institute of Refrigeration Technical Committee and Environment Group are preparing an IOR response to the inquiry questions that will be published on our website shortly.
Selection of the Questions being addressed by the Inquiry.
10 Jul 2025
The IOR’s RACHP EngTech Section is proud to announce the launch of an innovative mobile technician’s app, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
2 Sep 2025
The national press invited the IOR to help prepare a feature on careers in the growing sector of RACHP.
20 Aug 2025
"What really stuck with me (...) was the urgency, the sense that everyone knows adaptation can’t wait", says Lisa Waters after organising last week's International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures. From key conference insights to the experience of exchanging ideas with delegates from 18 countries, she shares her reflections in this article.
12 Aug 2025
Institute of Refrigeration President, Lisa Jane Cook FInstR, presented certificates and prizes in recognition of three outstanding research papers presented by students at the IOR-organised First IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures.
6 Aug 2025
We are looking forward to welcoming over 110 delegates to the first IIR Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures, organised by the IOR.