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Getting to grips with the energy-efficiency workforce
Australia is in a better position to evaluate its energy-efficiency workforce thanks to a new report that provides definitions of energy efficiency work. Energy efficiency definitions for the Australian Energy Employment Report was developed by the RACE for 2030, alongside the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) and the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC). […]
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Australian views on US pathogen mitigation standard
On May 15, the eyes of the global HVAC&R community were trained on the US, as ASHRAE released the first draft of Standard 241P Control of Infectious Aerosols. The standard provides minimum requirements for HVAC-related measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, influenza, and other airborne viruses in homes, offices, schools, and hospitals […]
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IPD reveals master distribution agreement with ABB
IPD has extended its partnership with ABB as its master distributor for HVAC drives. A leading electrical product distributor, IPD says this is a major milestone in the company’s growth journey, as it reveals its master distribution agreement with ABB’s motion business for the supply and sale of ABB HVAC drives within Australia. Since it […]
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Sydney Opera House achieves rare sustainability feat
Sydney Opera House has become one of the first UNESCO World Heritage-listed buildings to achieve a 6 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), signifying global leadership in environmental and social sustainability operations. Representatives from the Opera House say, “the 6 Star premiere is the culmination of 10 years of […]
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Sojitz Corporation acquires Ellis Air
Sojitz Corporation has announced it will acquire Australian air conditioning and mechanical services company Ellis Air Group. Sojitz is a Japanese company working across a wide range of sectors including infrastructure, automotive, transportation, and consumer industries. It describes the acquisition of Ellis Air as a step into the energy conservation market in Australia. It is […]
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Woolworths scales up effort for World Refrigeration Day
Woolworths is scaling up its World Refrigeration Day (WRD) efforts in 2023, hosting plant room familiarisation tours in mainland capital cities across Australia on June 26. Recognising the pivotal role refrigeration plays in our lives, Woolworths has been an important agent for promoting World Refrigeration Day since the event’s inception in 2019. WRD is an […]
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Poor rental standards putting residents at risk
New research indicates that the poor condition of Australian rental properties, particularly with respect to heating, cooling and moisture management, are putting residents’ health and wellbeing at risk. The paper, authored by researchers from the University of South Australia, University of Adelaide, and University of Melbourne, reviewed rental housing standards, housing and health policy in […]
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New micromodules for NCC education
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has announced that NCC continuing professional development (CPD) micromodules are now available for CPD providers to deliver as part of their own activities. “Our aim is to complement existing programs and increase National Construction Code (NCC) content in education,” says the ABCB. “This will ultimately improve practitioner understanding and […]
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Johnson Controls acquires Gordon Brothers Industries
Johnson Controls has announced it will acquire Gordon Brothers Industries (GBI), an Australian solutions provider of industrial refrigeration system design, construction, services and parts. The addition is intended to strengthen Johnson Controls’ growth in the region and beyond. “The acquisition of GBI is one that ensures that Australian businesses are served by the best technology,” […]
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Carel records positive first quarter
CEO of Carel Industries, Francesco Nalini has announced that the company’s board of directors has approved Carel’s consolidated results as of March 31, 2023, which recorded an increase of 24.8 per cent. “Carel’s 50th anniversary year, 2023, opens with double-digit percentage organic revenue growth for the ninth consecutive quarter,” says Nalini. “This was due to […]
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AC testing standards ‘inadequate’, says RMI
With the world predicted to soon face the hottest year on record, clean energy not-for-profit the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) has highlighted the need for better air conditioning testing standards and performance ratings. According to RMI, today’s testing standards and performance ratings are more aligned with the climate profiles of the global north, which experience […]
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Series IDPT industrial differential pressure transmitter
Dwyer has released a new industrial differential pressure transmitter – the Series IDPT. The company says the transmitter features a rugged housing for a long service life in most industrial settings, which include semi-conductor, pharmaceutical, laboratories, fume hoods, HVAC pressure, critical measurement, and high purity applications. According to Dwyer, the Series IDPT Industrial Differential Pressure […]
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Mitsubishi Electric names 2023 Dealer Award Winners
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the winners of its 2023 Diamond Dealer awards. Originally organised to recognise the success of specialist air conditioning dealers across Australia, this year the Dealer Awards Weekend included Auckland for the first time. There were many winners on the night, along with the prestigious General Manager Award winners, who were: RAC: […]
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GBCA gears up for Green Building Day 2023
Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) is holding its latest Green Building Day at venues in five capital cities and online, starting Tuesday, May 23 in Perth and ending Thursday, June 22 in Sydney. Green Building Day 2023 will offer a deep dive into key local and national strategy areas, with an agenda that showcases plans […]
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Michael Riese joins AIRAH board
Following a vote at the Institute’s annual Convention, Dr Michael Riese, M.AIRAH, has officially joined AIRAH’s national board. Originally from Germany and now based in Adelaide, Riese works for industrial and commercial refrigeration specialist Cold Logic, where he leads the Defence Division and is also responsible for Cold Logic’s R&D effort. AIRAH President Paul Jackson, […]
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World-first thermal energy storage gigafactory
Israel-based thermal energy storage firm Brenmiller Energy claims it has created a world-first gigafactory, targeting 4GWh of annual production capacity by the end of 2023. In early May, Brenmiller Energy announced the opening of its thermal energy storage gigafactory in Dimona, Israel, saying the gigafactory will be its primary manufacturing hub. The company expects production […]
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ASHRAE releases draft pathogen mitigation standard
ASHRAE has announced the completion of the first draft of its standard for maintaining healthy indoor air quality (IAQ), with final approval expected in June and publishing anticipated in July. ASHRAE Standard 241P, Control of Infectious Aerosols provides minimum requirements for HVAC-related measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, influenza, and other airborne […]
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National Skills Agreement to lift VET completion rates
Boosting VET completion rates will be one of the key elements in a new National Skills Agreement, according to the Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor. O’Connor says that, together with other state and territory ministers, he will be looking at “myriad ways we can improve the completion rates”. “It’s going to be subject […]
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Webinar on operating room design
Price Industries is running a webinar on operating room design and going beyond ASHRAE 170 Design Minimums on May 17 at 12 noon (AEST). The live webinar will feature Jordan Enns from Price Industries. Enns is a registered professional engineer with a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Manitoba in Canada. After more […]
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simPRO announces ‘Simprosium’ Roadshow
SimPRO has locked in four Simprosium Roadshow events covering Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney from September 21 to October 12, 2023. The four events will cover all things tools, trades and tech with trade experts, business owners and teams. “Meet and chat with others who are chasing similar goals and facing similar challenges,” says simPRO. […]