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Category: News
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Broad skillset recognised in student award
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Award category for Student of the Year – Trade is open to all AIRAH members, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award is given to an outstanding student at any level in the HVAC&R industry’s trade sector. […]
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Award marks bright path for future leader
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Future Leader is open to all AIRAH members who are actively engaged in the HVAC&R industry, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award recognises emerging leaders in any facet of the HVAC&R industry, and […]
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Excellence in Sustainability award for regional NSW first
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Award category for Excellence in Sustainability is open to all individuals, companies, corporate bodies, institutions and government authorities, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award recognises Australian initiatives that have made clear improvements in the sustainability of […]
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Career to cutting-edge research for AIRAH winner
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Student of the Year – Higher Education or Research is open to all AIRAH members, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award is given to a student demonstrating outstanding commitment to their studies and/or […]
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High performance project awarded for innovation
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Excellence in Innovation is open to all individuals, companies, corporate bodies, institutions and government authorities, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award recognises significant Australian improvements in the areas of HVAC&R achieved through innovation, […]
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Conserve It recognised for research excellence
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Excellence in HVAC&R Research is open to all individuals, companies, corporate bodies, institutions and government authorities, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. The award recognises outstanding achievements in research that have produced additional knowledge of […]
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Lab upgrade wins retrofit accolade
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Best Retrofit or Upgrade is open to all individuals, companies, corporate bodies, institutions and government authorities, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award recognises excellence in the retrofit or upgrade of a HVAC system, […]
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Cundall recognised for inclusion excellence
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion is open to all individuals and organisations who are actively engaged in the HVAC&R industry, recognising initiatives carried out during 2020/2021. This award recognises and celebrates individuals and organisations that have […]
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Product plaudits for Smartair Diffusion
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Product of the Year is open to all individuals, companies, corporate bodies, institutions and government authorities, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award recognises excellence in product manufacture within the HVAC&R industry. Products will […]
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Colleen Keyworth named new INWIC President
The International Network for Women in Cooling (INWIC) has appointed Colleen Keyworth as president for the 2023 year, with Dr Ina Colombo-Youla as president-elect to serve in 2024. INWIC was established in early 2022 to advance the engagement of women, promote career opportunities, and increase female participation in the HVAC&R sector. Keyworth is the 2022 […]
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US EPA proposes tighter HFC restrictions
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has moved to restrict the use of many “super-pollutant” hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in new air conditioner and refrigeration systems, as well as in foams and aerosols. The proposal targets the use of HFCs above a certain global warming potential (GWP) and will require most new equipment to transition to lower-GWP […]
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Heat pump demand set to soar
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global sales of heat pumps are “set to soar to record levels” in coming years. The IEA’s recently released report, The Future of Heat Pumps, attributes strong growth in the heat pump market to falling costs and strong incentives. According to the report, global heat pump sales rose […]
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NABERS seeks input on embodied emissions framework
NABERS is seeking industry input on a new system for measuring and reporting on embodied emissions in buildings. Embodied emissions have become an increasing focus in the built environment as a wide range of stakeholders develop detailed plans for reaching net zero. Although the pathways to reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions – those emissions […]
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Australia gives Pacific Island RAC training a boost
AREMA and UNEP, supported by the Australian government, have commenced a project to help Pacific Island countries improve their training capacity on good servicing practices for refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) equipment. As a key part of the Montreal Protocol’s HCFC phase-out (which covers R22), 13 trainers from the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Vanuatu, Tonga, […]
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ARC working to increase uptake of Green Scheme
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) is promoting its Green Scheme Accreditation as an important tool to support the industry in transitioning to low-GWP refrigerants and a zero emissions future. “The Green Scheme is becoming the benchmark for industry and technicians while being formally recognised by various state governments as a means of demonstrating competence in […]
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ASBEC appoints new president
The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has appointed new president Tanya Cox, as architect Professor Ken Maher AO steps down after seven years in the role. Cox is a non-executive director of various ASX-listed and unlisted boards. She is the former chair of the Green Building Council of Australia and World Green Building Council […]
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Government releases inaugural climate change statement
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, has delivered the Australian Government’s first Annual Climate Change Statement, sharing progress and plans as the country works toward 2030 and 2050 emissions targets. The statement is a requirement of the Climate Change Act 2022, which Government says will provide “accountability and transparency” and the opportunity to engage […]
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Electrification the clear pathway to net zero
A new report from the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) confirms 100 per cent electrification is the lowest cost, fastest emissions reduction pathway for Australia’s built environment. Unlocking the pathway: Why electrification is the key to net zero buildings finds electrification would save $49 billion between 2024 and 2050 over the “business as usual” […]
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Reason prevails in mech services licence saga
After signs that air conditioning and refrigeration technicians in New South Wales could be excluded from key work when the new mechanical services licence goes live in March 2023, the government has confirmed that the scope of work for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians will not change with the introduction of the new licence. It […]
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Google spinoff raises funds in search of geothermal growth
As market demand surges, Dandelion, a Google spinoff company making geothermal heating and cooling for homes, has raised AUD$104 million (US$70 million) to grow its operations. Dandelion powers heat pumps using geothermal bores drilled into household backyards. As with other forms of geothermal, Dandelion taps a secure reservoir of heat in the winter, and in the summer, […]