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Category: News
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Government responds to feedback on VEU program
In response to feedback from installers and customers, the Victorian government is proposing amendments to the VEU program.
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Coalition plans 10-year freeze on NCC
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has unveiled a suite of policies aimed at boosting housing supply in Australia, including a commitment to freeze changes to the National Construction Code for 10 years. This would reduce costs by halting further requirements for energy efficiency, safety and amenity in new houses. Certainty for builders “At a time of […]
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PFAS update for Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
The National Health and Medical Research Council has released a draft guidance on PFAS as part of the national guidelines.
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Vale Alan Obrart, a true AIRAH legend
AIRAH is sad to inform members that former president and James Harrison Medallist Alan Obrart, L.AIRAH, has passed away aged 83.
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Report: Insufficient action on hearing damage
Hearing Australia has published research indicating that 25 per cent of Australians know someone suffering workplace-related hearing damage.
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Researchers create artificial plants that capture indoor carbon
Researchers at Binghamton University are developing their research into artificial indoor plants that can produce oxygen and generate power.
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FMANZ offers compelling case for improving IAQ
FMANZ has released a report that presents a compelling economic case for improving IAQ in New Zealand’s buildings.
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Victoria’s energy incentive scheme powers ahead
The Victorian government is proposing changes to the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, including an extension of the term of the program, stronger enforcement powers for the regulator, and more flexibility around certificates. Under the VEU program, households and businesses can access incentives to install energy-efficient appliances. In 2023, the program was updated to support […]
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Governor-General announces patronage of FPA Australia
The Governor-General of Australia recently announced that she has accepted Fire Protection Association Australia’s invitation of patronage.
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Bob Ellis, F.AIRAH, announces retirement
After more than 50 years working in the Australian HVAC&R industry, Bob Ellis, F.AIRAH, has announced his retirement.
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ARC: Refrigeration a first-choice career
Australians are increasingly turning to refrigeration and air conditioning as a career of first choice, according to the ARC.
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Fujitsu awards: Partner companies honoured
Fujitsu General Australia and New Zealand has celebrated its annual Infinite Rewards program event in Whistler, Canada.
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Long-time IIR director steps down
International Institute of Refrigeration (IRR) director general Didier Coulomb has stepped down, handing over the reins to Yosr Allouche.
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NABERS delivers detail with new progress metric
NABERS has introduced a rating progress metric – a one-decimal place indication of where a rating sits between a whole or half-star value, allowing more granular tracking over time.
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Joachim Ley appointed CEO at Ziehl-Abegg
German company Ziehl-Abegg has appointed Chief Operating Office Joachim Ley as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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Aurecon appoints former AIRAH president as Queensland MD
International engineering firm Aurecon has welcomed former AIRAH president Sean Treweek, F.AIRAH, as its Queensland managing director.
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AIRAH to host webinars on Big Data Guideline
AIRAH will host two webinars in October to familiarise HVAC&R and building services professionals with the Institute’s Big Data Guideline.
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Hydrogen micro-credentials to power clean energy future
Engineers Australia is collaborating to launch a suite of hydrogen energy micro-credentials to upskill engineers in the technology.
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After 142 years, the UK quits coal
In a huge milestone for the global clean energy transition, the United Kingdom is no longer burning coal to generate electricity.
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Report: 7-star homes not as costly as thought
A new study has revealed the average cost to upgrade new homes in Australian cities to achieve 7-star energy efficiency ratings is $4,311.