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Category: News
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A2EP reveals a “hidden energy transition”
Heat pumps for industrial sites are part of an accelerating electrification trend, according to a new report from the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP).
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NZ announces refrigerant stewardship scheme
Synthetic F-gas refrigerants will be subject to a regulated product stewardship scheme in Aotearoa (New Zealand) from April 1, 2027.
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Seeing all-electric stars in the NABERS Annual Report
The NABERS Annual Report for 2025/26 shows collective progress is being made across energy efficiency, electrification, indoor environment, energy management innovation and embodied carbon.
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Delivering energy wins through cooling innovation
A research project by the Singapore Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has available Alternative Cooling Technologies (ACTs) can deliver energy efficiency gains.
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Crooks cook French frozen food aisles
A cyberattack on supermarkets in France has caused tonnes of fresh food products to be discarded. The hackers exploited a smart control system on chilled and frozen food units, something security experts have previously suggested was a matter not of “if” but “when”.
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Beating the heat on high rise sites
On Tokyo’s tallest construction project, Carrier Japan is partnering with lead contractor, Shimizu Corporation, to help workers stay cool as they deliver the 385m tall Torch Tower.
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Adam Morgan shines in Shanghai
Australia’s HVAC&R Skillaroo for 2026, Adam Morgan, has been recognised with a Medal for Excellence at WorldSkills in Shanghai.
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Next-gen solar
Engineers from UNSW Sydney have collaborated with high-tech energy company UtmoLight to achieve a world-record efficiency for a large-area perovskite solar submodule.
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Shaping the future of Building Energy Performance standards
Countries across the world are battling with extreme weather events, implementing sustainable energy strategies and driving better building performance. Amidst the chaos, European association of HVAC professionals, REHVA, is working to create common international definitions for building performance standards.
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How MMC could impact skilled trades
BuildSkills Australia has released a report examining the workforce and skills implications of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
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A hidden health risk
A new report by Australian medical experts reveals why transitioning away from gas needs to be a public health priority.
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New CEO for Construction Skills QLD
Industry training fund Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) has announced Tara Diamond will be taking the helm as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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Europe’s cooling energy demand skyrockets
The European Statistical Office (Eurostat) reports that energy consumption for space cooling in European households has doubled since 2018, reaching 80.4 thousand terajoules (TJ) in 2024.
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Warning bells for supply chains
Latest updates from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) indicate El Niño is now established, and experts including the Asian Development Bank are warning the escalating event could have major impacts on global supply chains.
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Saharan ants inspire cooling breakthrough
In 2016, the founders of Hong Kong-based climate technology company i2Cool began researching passive radiative cooling technology, gathering inspiration from Saharan silver ants. A decade later, their products are helping human communities beat extreme heat.
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High-energy coalition launch Electrify Australia
More than 30 organisations have joined forces to launch the Electrify Australia campaign, with the public kick-off held at Parliament House in Canberra.
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New appointments to ARC board
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has appointed a new Chairperson to the board along with four other new Directors.
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The future is built by tradies
With Australia in the middle of a housing crisis, the number of trades and critical manufacturing positions are still falling far short of where they need to be.
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Give us your two bobs’ worth!
AIRAH is inviting readers of HVAC&R News Journal and the HVAC&R News website to take part in a brief survey, which will help shape the future direction and content of the magazine and website.
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World Ozone Day: marking a decade of the Kigali amendment
September 16 marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. In 2026, with the theme “Global action for a cooler planet”, the international community reflects on a decade of progress.