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ARENA funds renewable energy solutions for businesses
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is funding studies to help businesses incorporate renewable energy solutions.
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Could concrete function as a battery?
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have found a way to make a “concrete battery”.
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NABERS launches emission factors database
NABERS has launched its national emission factors database for measuring the embodied carbon of buildings in Australia.
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Solar panel recycling plant coming to NSW?
Energy provider AGL and solar panel recycling company ElecSome are looking to establish a solar panel recycling plant in New South Wales.
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Eyes on commercial and industrial refrigeration
The federal government has opened public consultation on options to reduce the use of high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants in the commercial and industrial refrigeration sector.
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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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Why are Aussie homes so chilly?
If you live in one of Australia’s colder regions, you’re probably already feeling the chill of winter in your own home.
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Decarbonisation: Registration open for ASHRAE conference
Registration is now open for the 2024 ASHRAE Decarbonization Conference, which will take place from October 21–23, 2024 in New York City.
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A cooling touch for Olympic athletes
The Paris 2024 Olympics will see some athletes use “cooling mitt” technology to reduce their core temperature and recover more quickly.
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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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REHVA announces CLIMA 2025 congress
The Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations (REHVA) has announced the date for its 2025 CLIMA congress.
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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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VBA announces key dates for industry conference
The Victorian Building Authority has announced the key dates for its Industry Conference, being held across Vic from August 2024 until April 2025.
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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.