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Author: Mark Vender
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More movement on minimum rental standards
The ACT government is seeking feedback on reforms to residential tenancy and occupancy laws, including minimum standards for requirements to improve the efficiency and thermal comfort of rental homes.
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Last chance to comment on ABS occupation classifications
The ABS is reviewing the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, and the final round of consultation has begun.
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ACT opens registration for mechanical engineers
The ACT has opened applications for mechanical engineers under its Professional Engineers Registration Scheme.
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New commission to track net zero progress
The NSW government has established an independent, expert commission to monitor, review and report on the state’s progress towards its emissions reduction targets. These include a 50 per cent reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, a 70 per cent reduction by 2035, and net zero emissions by 2050. The Net Zero Commission will […]
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Waste heat – a wasted opportunity?
An Australian research initiative focusing on waste heat recently held its inaugural workshop at QUT in Brisbane.
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Improving energy performance in hotels
Cundall is hosting a webinar on July 23 about retrofits for improving energy performance and reducing emissions in the hospitality sector.
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ASHRAE launches decarbonisation centre of excellence
ASHRAE has announced a new Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization (CEBD) that will aim to accelerate the adoption of climate change mitigation policies and reinforce ASHRAE’s commitment to achieving net zero GHG emissions in operation for all new buildings by 2030.
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Queensland offering free tools for first-years
The Queensland government is offering a rebate of up to $1,000 for first-year apprentices to cover the cost of tools.
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Eyes on commercial and industrial refrigeration
The federal government has opened public consultation on options to reduce the use of high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants in the commercial and industrial refrigeration sector.
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Ban on small AC finalised – plus new penalties
The federal government has amended The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations to ban the import and manufacture of small air conditioning systems using high-GWP refrigerants.
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Expanding mandatory disclosure of building performance
The Commercial Buildings Disclosure Program is set to expand – and government is seeking input on how this should be done.
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Ventilation failing thousands of remote workers
Much has been made of the poor ventilation in Australian classrooms, but the situation is even more dire for thousands of mining, construction and agriculture workers, according to experts in the field.
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Fan efficiency standard open for comment
Draft standard AS/NZS ISO 12759.1 Fans — Efficiency classification for fans, Part 1: General requirements is open for public comment through the Standards Australia website.
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Air conditioning mandatory in new rental standards
The Victorian government is calling for feedback on proposed new minimum standards for rental homes and rooming houses related to energy efficiency and safety. This includes, for the first time, a requirement for cooling.
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Improving sustainability in Australian cold storage
Are Australian cold storage facilities making the most of the latest practices and technology to improve their sustainability?
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NSW reviewing professional registration rules
The NSW government is reviewing the Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) Act, which requires engineers to be professionally registered.
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Living beyond our means: Australia’s refrigerant reckoning
Australia is using more refrigerant than it imports and will face a reckoning when stockpiles run out, according to Cold Hard Facts 4.
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ACCU scheme invites new emissions reduction methods
DCCEEW has announced that it will receive suggestions for new methods of emissions reduction under the Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCU) scheme.
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Researching homeowners’ electrification journeys
Researchers at UTS are researching and documenting “typical journeys” of homeowners who are undertaking renovations, appliance upgrades and electrification.
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Here’s to you Mr Robinson: Our electric future
The Australian Architects Declare (AAD) and Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) National Climate Action Sustainability Committee (NCASC) are delivering a practice-focused workshop on the importance of architecture in improving buildings as they achieve 100 per cent electrification.