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Author: Laura Timberlake
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A super-model for green technologies
A research team at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has developed a super-model to project how three green technologies will perform in Switzerland. As many countries aim for carbon neutrality by 2050 – including Switzerland – the need for projection tools is ever increasing, although many models have limitations. According to UNIGE, they can take […]
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Carel sees a quarter of growth
Carel Industries has reported almost a quarter of growth in 2023 compared to 2022. The Board released the third quarter results recently, and consolidated revenue came to €497.2 mil (approximately AU$833 mil) – an increase of 24 per cent. Carel CEO Francesco Nalini says the result is particularly positive. The same period in 2022 saw […]
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Indoor Air Quality Conference calls for speakers
AIRAH is hosting the 2024 Indoor Air Quality Conference in Melbourne from July 15–16. The technical committee is seeking a range of submissions from a broad cross-section of the built environment. As Australians spend 90 per cent of their time indoors – in the home, office, or other types of buildings – supplying clean air through […]
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Celebrating women in trades
Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) is presenting The Empowered Women in Trades Gala and Awards on Friday, February 23, 2024 in Melbourne. The awards celebrate the groundbreaking achievements and accomplishments of women and non-binary people in trades. With an anticipated gathering of 350 attendees, the event also presents a chance to be part of a […]
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Cooling streams to save fish
Researchers from Dalhousie University in Canada have been working on ways to artificially cool streams to save coldwater species of fish. As water temperatures rise, various species of fish have been impacted – scientists estimate 400,000 fish make the annual salmon run in Canada, whereas 50 years ago the numbers were about a million. The […]
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Residential Energy Performance Summit
The Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) is holding the first Residential Energy Performance Summit in Melbourne on Tuesday, November 21. The Summit will bring together government, industry and communities to examine the critical national infrastructure issue of upgrading the energy performance of homes across Australia. “We cannot leave it to individual households to navigate – we […]
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New solution for transcritical CO2 systems
SWEP has launched the ultra-pressure B285H product, offering a solution for transcritical CO2 refrigeration systems. Targeting applications with single-phase fluids, high heat loads and demanding pressure requirements, the B285H complements SWEP’s existing transcritical refrigeration product portfolio. It has a new plate pattern optimised for high heat load capacities of up to 550kW as a gas […]
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Free webinars on how to ‘electrify everything’
Camden Council in New South Wales is hosting two free webinars in November to help residents save costs, improve indoor air quality and understand how they can contribute to a clean energy future. The Electrify Everything webinars will feature independent energy experts from Renew Australia and will delve into electrifying homes and using electric vehicles […]
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Germicidal UV could contribute to indoor air pollution
Germicidal ultraviolet (UV) is used to reduce the load of airborne pathogens in viruses, but new research has found it could be producing harmful compounds. Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Aerodyne Research and Harvard University have discovered 222-nanometer UV lights may produce harmful compounds in indoor spaces; and are best used in conjunction […]
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Rinnai acquires iZone
Rinnai Australia has expanded its business prospects in the HVAC&R sector by acquiring iZone. Rinnai has offered home comfort solutions around Australia for more than 50 years, and says the addition of a manufacturer of smart home and ducted air conditioning control systems will expand the company’s brand portfolio. Rinnai’s portfolio also includes other Australian […]
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Two million workers needed to reach net zero
The Clean Energy Council and the Energy Efficiency Council have launched the Careers for Net Zero campaign, designed to help fill Australia’s skills gap and encourage job seekers to pursue a clean economy career. According to the campaign organisers, at least two million new jobs are required to meet net zero by 2050, and 200,000 new […]
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World Ventil8 Day
World Ventil8 Day is being held on Wednesday, November 8 to help raise awareness about the importance of ventilation as a crucial part of people’s health and wellbeing. It also aims to recognise and celebrate the ventilation and indoor air quality community. Originally launched by a group of scientists, academics, engineering bodies and environmental activists, […]
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NABERS reports positive 2023
NABERS has released its FY23 Annual Report, showing growth and increased interest in its rating tools and enhancements. NABERS has continued to expand in the past financial year, with a growth in Sustainable Portfolios Index ratings (21 per cent), an increase in rated data centres (27 per cent), a 26 per cent increase in offices […]
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NSW Climate Change Bill
The NSW government has introduced a bill that enshrines in law the state’s emissions reduction targets – and that establishes an independent Net Zero Commission to help hit those targets. Titled the Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill 2023, it supports the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 per cent by 2030, […]
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Camfil launches AirImage-COR corrosion monitor
Camfil has launched a corrosion control monitor called the AirImage-COR that monitors corrosion in real time. The technology uses electrical resistance (ER) sensors to help mitigate the risk of corrosion. Corrosion is a natural process that occurs when metals react with molecular contaminants in the air. Metal surfaces will gradually deteriorate and compromise the integrity of […]
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Geothermal project to tap underground lake
A Croatian energy company has discovered an underground lake with super-heated water that could supply tens of thousands of homes with clean geothermal electricity. Power company Bukotermal conducted a two-year study before they found the geothermal water source at Lunjkovec – Kutnjak field (located in the Varazdin County), near the Hungary border. The lake is […]
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New solar software to create greener buildings
Researchers at RMIT in Melbourne have developed software that allows architects and engineers to incorporate building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs) into a building’s conceptual design phase. BIPVs are building features such as roof tiles, cladding and windows that double as solar panels. They can cover larger areas of buildings than traditional roof-mounted panels, and capture more energy using […]
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An icy demonstration in Geelong
Engineer and model-maker Warwick Bryce will be demonstrating his working model of James Harrison’s original 1857 ice-making machine in Geelong, Victoria, on October 20–21. The Geelong Showgrounds Museum will showcase a collection of farming and agricultural production memorabilia during the Royal Geelong Show from October 19–23. Harrison is known for inventing refrigeration beside the Barwon […]
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US EPA sets major restrictions on HFCs
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced further actions it will be taking to to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The Biden-Harris administration aims to reduce HFCs by 40 per cent in 2024, and to achieve an 85 per cent reduction by 2036 under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act – in line […]
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Calling refrigeration apprentices
Woolworths is seeking refrigeration apprentices to join its 2024 training program and help meet the organisation’s 2025 sustainability targets. Woolworths says it is committed to building diversity and inclusion within the refrigeration industry. “We are committed to supporting the refrigeration industry to build greater diversity and inclusion for the ‘fridgies’ of tomorrow,” says the company. […]