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Category: News
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ASHRAE announces new president
ASHRAE has announced M. Dennis Knight, P.E., BEMP, as the new president for the 2024–25 term.
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DCCEEW releases video about HVAC&R technicians
The DCCEEW has released a video that highlights the vital role industry technicians play in the fight against climate change.
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The next generation of “cool” computers
Californian technology company Nvidia recently became the world’s most valuable company, valued at approximately $5 trillion.
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ASBEC releases issues paper about built environment embodied energy
ASBEC has released an issues paper about built environment embodied energy, with the aim of delivering a comprehensive policy framework later this year.
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Reliable lets Lutz lead marketing efforts
Reliable Controls has appointed Cameron Lutz to be its global Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
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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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Construction begins on new AI and cloud data centre in Sydney
Macquarie Data Centres has begun construction on its IC3 Super West data centre for high-density cloud and AI workloads in Sydney.
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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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Buildings acting as source of VOCs, sink for particulate matter
A study published in Cell Reports Sustainability has found the rates at which buildings both release and absorb volatile organic compounds.
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WA gets first Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence
WA will establish Australia’s first TAFE Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence thanks to $70.5 million in funding.
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Daikin commences construction on new Sydney facility
Global air conditioning manufacturer Daikin has begun construction on its new 7,500m2 facility in Sydney’s west.
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World Refrigeration Day theme announced
In honour of Lord Kelvin’s achievements, the theme of World Refrigeration Day 2024 is “temperature matters”.
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Refrigerated cold chains could cut food waste
Researchers from the University of Michigan estimate that nearly half of global food waste could be eliminated by improving cold chains.
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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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ebm-papst announces sustainability credentials at ARBS 2024
Fan manufacturer, supplier and distributor ebm-papst has achieved carbon neutral accreditation for its local A&NZ business.
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Extreme heat days surge as temperature records tumble
A new report has found a dramatic increase in extreme heat days around the world over the past year (from May 15, 2023 to May 15, 2024).
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Drop-a-JUG heads up A-Gas NZ recycling program
Refrigerant supplier A-Gas has launched what it describes as the first disposable refrigerant cylinder recycling program in New Zealand.
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Carl Balke talks WorldSkills and fridgie shortages
We peek into the highly competitive “Olympics of HVAC&R skills” to see how the Australian team is preparing for WorldSkills Lyon in September.
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Tradies urged to protect their tools
The Crime Statistics Agency has released the recorded crime statistics from 2023, with over $33 million worth of tools stolen in Victoria.
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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.