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CEO steps down from Standards Australia
Standards Australia’s Chief Executive Officer Dr Bronwyn Evans has announced that she is leaving Standards Australia on Friday, March 8. Dr Evans has been the CEO of Standards Australia since October 2013. Standards Australia chairman Richard Brooks thanked Dr Evans for her significant contributions during her time as chief executive. “Bronwyn has been CEO through […]
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ASBEC applauds focus on energy efficiency
The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has welcomed the federal government’s recent announcement of its additional investment in energy efficiency. ASBEC is particularly impressed with the clear focus on improving the energy and emissions performance of buildings. ASBEC’s modelling has shown that with appropriate support, Australia’s building sector could deliver over a quarter of […]
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Demand response webinar
Energy retailer Flow Power is running a webinar to show how businesses can reduce energy bills by taking advantage of demand response. This is where energy users voluntarily reduce usage in times of extreme demand. The event will bring together experts to discuss how businesses have unlocked value and reaped the benefits of managing their […]
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Untangling industry training
The Australian training package for electrotechnology – including refrigeration and air conditioning – is under review. Revised units are now available for public feedback. The project was originally intended to be a straightforward “transition” to reorganise the material in line with the Standards for Training Packages 2012 format. But it soon became apparent that the […]
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Daikin launches Airbase
Daikin has released its new ducted wi-fi controller app, Daikin Airbase. The app is available for download through the Apple App Store and Google Play, and gives users easy access to the most frequently used functions of Daikin’s ducted system. “In conjunction with Daikin’s BRP15B61 wireless LAN adaptor, which now comes with a 20m cable […]
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Global Cooling Prize workshop
The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) are presenting a Global Cooling Prize (GCP) workshop in Melbourne on March 27. The GCP aims to provide cooling solutions that will enhance lives without contributing to runaway climate change. It is calling on leaders and innovators around the […]
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From Kogarah to Caringbah
Heatcraft has relocated its Kogarah store in Sydney to 33 Cawarra Road, Caringbah. The new premises has a bigger warehouse and showroom, and more parking for customers. Gerard Cudmore and account manager Adam Jones will manage the branch and service the Sutherland and South West Sydney regions. The new store is open from 7am–5pm on […]
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Sneak peek: Cold Hard Facts update
An updated version of Cold Hard Facts 3 is on the way and should be ready in mid-2019. It will include 2017 and 2018 data, and will identify key developments and emerging trends in the Australian HVAC&R industry. Once again the Department of the Environment and Energy has employed The Expert Group to produce the report. […]
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Women’s Leadership Development
Up to $7,000 of scholarship funding is currently available for women working in the technician services sector, supporting participation in a range of leadership development courses. Funding is provisioned across three key management levels, with expressions of interest closing on March 22. Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) says interest is already strong for this important developmental […]
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Idealair announces Swegon partnership
Idealair has announced an exclusive partnership with Swegon, a global manufacturer and supplier of indoor climate systems. Swegon’s range includes the Gold version F Energy Recovery Unit. According to Idealair, Swegon Gold version F offers up to 85 per cent sensible energy recovery and 75 per cent latent recovery in a unit with a compact […]
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World Refrigeration Day Celebration receives UN boost
The inaugural World Refrigeration Day set for this coming June 26 has received a boost from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), which is strongly encouraging its members to support the initiative. World Refrigeration Day aims to raise awareness of how refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat-pump technology and science contribute to modern living and society. Meeting […]
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Managing moisture: WUFI training announced
Pro Clima has teamed up with Fraunhofer IBP to offer training in WUFI, a C-Program for calculating the coupled heat and moisture transfer in building components. Analysis of the coupling of heat and moisture is known as hygrothermics. It is well known that high moisture levels result in higher heat losses, and that temperature conditions […]
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Government announces Climate Solutions Package
The federal government has set out its climate change approach in the lead-up to the federal election, likely to be held in May. The Climate Solutions Package (CSP) is a $3.5 billion policy that promises to help meet Australia’s 2030 Paris Treaty commitments of reducing 2005 emissions by 26–28 per cent. Perhaps signalling a growing […]
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Cooling with gas
Cold Logic is claiming a refrigeration first. With the help of Yanmar Energy Australia and Eschenfelder KKU, the team has fired up what it says is the first gas-driven refrigeration (GDR) system in Australia. The project is situated at a beverage manufacturer at McLaren Vale, South Australia. It features a refrigeration system for glycol down […]
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Bigger chiller from Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls has extended the capacity range of its York YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller to include chillers beyond 3,516kW, now up to 4,747kW of refrigeration. The unit has already won the 2019 AHR Innovation Award in the Cooling Category, and Johnson Controls hopes to push the bar even higher by expanding the chiller’s capacity. […]
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Bitzer: Product pirates beware
Compressor specialist Bitzer is fighting back against product pirates by adding QR codes to the packaging of its original spare parts. By scanning the code, users can check the authenticity of their products and access other relevant information. According to the company, product pirates not only sell counterfeit compressors, but also fake oils and fake […]
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Australian Passive House Association’s first CEO
The Australian Passive House Association (APHA) has named Paul Wall as its first chief executive officer. “I see it as one of the most compelling initiatives within the industry,” Wall says. “So much great work has been done already and it’s very exciting to join at this phase of the journey,” The APHA is a […]
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RACCA industry breakfast
RACCA’s 2019 NSW U&E ITAB Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Breakfast is being held at the Bankstown Sports Club in Sydney on March 20. The event has been organised by the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (RACCA) and the Industry Training Advisory Bodies (ITAB). Invited speakers will discuss training and other initiatives that could help […]
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Victoria’s 3CA Grants program
Applications are open for Victoria’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) Community Climate Change Adaptation (3CA) Grants program. The 3CA Grants program is designed to help local Victorian communities adapt to climate change impacts in their region. It is part of the Victorian Government’s Supporting our Regions to Adapt initiative, a three-year program […]
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DFC looks to a ‘regenerative’ future
The Design Futures Council (DFC) has announced a leadership summit on sustainable design and ecological stewardship. The summit will take place in Sydney on March 28–29. Titled Towards a Regenerative Future, the event will pull together a “unique range of action-oriented, inspirational and aspirational stories, from global leaders from across the spectrum of architecture, engineering, […]