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Category: News
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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.
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Make you sure have a license to thrive
It’s tough enough running a trade business without copping avoidable expenses like fines for non-compliance. With the Commonwealth Penalty Units recently increasing, the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has issued a timely reminder to all ARC permit holders.
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Japan’s human refrigerator
With new predictions that Australia is facing its “hottest ever” summer this year, perhaps Japan’s invention of a “human refrigerator” has come at a great time.
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Solstice Advanced Materials launches R-134a retrofit concept
Specialty materials manufacturer Solstice Advanced Materials has launched an aftermarket solution that will enable the conversion of existing R-134a vehicle air conditioning systems to Solstice® YF (R-1234yf).
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Farewell Climate Active – but what next?
Have your say: The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is holding a consultation on the closing of the Climate Active carbon neutral certification scheme.
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Gem of an opportunity for an apprentice
Tools of the trade are a major expense for apprentices, which is why a Melbourne jewellery workshop is offering a $3000 grant.
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Airflow for the win in hot spaces
Managing heat within industrial facilities is important for worker wellbeing. Doing so without a hefty cooling bill can be challenging.
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Passive House Scholarships 2026
Entries to Pro Clima Australia’s Passive House Scholarships 2026 are now open.
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New ventilation rules take effect in NZ
Aotearoa (New Zealand) has adopted the Fifth Edition of G4/AS1 for building consent applications, with HVAC&R contractors now expected to use the new edition.
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Improving the reliability of energy ratings for air conditioning
Revisions are now likely to the standard underpinning air conditioner seasonal energy efficiency performance, following a review by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
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David Norman’s legacy celebrated in Towards Net Zero competition
One of the first engineers in Australia to champion sustainable buildings, David Norman, is being celebrated with a $10,000 prize for AIRAH’s inaugural Towards Net Zero competition.
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Danfoss achieves platinum ESG performance
Sustainability rating provider EcoVadis has awarded Danfoss the Platinum Medal in the 2026 EcoVadis sustainability assessment.
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New climate-related transition planning guidelines released
The Commonwealth Government has released climate-related transition guidance that aims to support businesses and other organisations to plot a pathway for navigating both decarbonisation and climate change adaptation.