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Updated refrigerant designations
ASHRAE and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have released an updated refrigerant designations and safety classifications fact sheet.
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Female RAC professionals take on Italy
Eleven female refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) professionals from six South Asian countries have completed a specialist train-the-trainer program in Italy.
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Is HVAC&R becoming a two-speed market?
Global research and consulting organisation BSRIA’s latest publications suggests the global cooling and heat pump market is showing signs of pressure.
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RPEQ renewal now due
HVAC&R engineering practitioners working in Queensland need to ensure they renew their RPEQ registration before the closing date of May 31, 2026.
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CSIRO goes to the edge with CO2 cooling
Data centre developments often come under fire for their massive thirst, competing with communities, agriculture and nature for both groundwater and surface water supplies. CSIRO’s new data centre project in Queensland, however, is utilising advanced cooling solutions to conserve precious H2O.
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Cool Coalition addresses meltdown risks
Residential air conditioning is a growing share of peak energy demand globally. Ensuring grids don’t go into meltdown as a result is the mission of a new alliance launched at the Sustainable Buildings and Construction Summit (SBCS26).
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Midea presents latest tech at MCE 2026
Midea Building Technologies (MBT) unveiled a suite of new HVAC&R solutions at MCE 2026 (Mostra Convegno Expocomfort) including data center cooling, VRF systems, heat pump applications, and integrated building management.
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Profitability, practicality and productivity win, but IAQ missed out
AIRAH welcomes many positive measures in the 2026 Budget, including those specifically supporting the engineering, property and construction sectors.
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Mikaila Ganado named INWIC President
GWA Consultants Director and AIRAH Board President gains international role.
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Carrier invests €12 million in next-generation HVAC testing facility
Carrier has announced a €12 million (approximately AUD$19.5 million) investment for a testing facility at the company’s European Centre of Excellence in Montluel, France.
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Panasonic launches HVAC & Cold Chain company
Panasonic Group is transitioning into a new corporate structure, and has consolidated its Heating & Ventilation A/C Company and Cold Chain Solutions Company into a new group called Panasonic HVAC & CC Co., Ltd.
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Mark Lamb appointed as CEO of ARC
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has appointed Mark Lamb as the new CEO, and Susie O’Neill to the position of Deputy CEO.
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ARBS Awards put HVAC&R achievements centre stage
People, projects and products were given their moment of glory at the 2026 ARBS Industry Excellence Awards, held in Melbourne on May 6, 2026.
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Appliance efficiency policies slashing emissions
Efforts to establish energy efficiency policies and minimum energy performance standards for equipment including lighting, air conditioning and consumer appliances are set to mitigate gigatonnes of carbon emissions.
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Have your say on refrigerant recovery
A survey on industry engagement with Refrigerant Reclaim Australia’s takeback and disposal program is seeking input from facilities managers and engineers.
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Updated guidance on flammable refrigerants
AIRAH has launched a revised Flammable Refrigerant Safety Guide, in collaboration with Refrigerant Reclaim Australia and Refrigerants Australia, and with support from the ARBS Foundation.
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HVAC&R turns policy into practice
At ARBS 2026, speakers from across the globe are shining a light on the essential nature of HVAC&R, and its pivotal role in decarbonising the built environment, enabling social progress and protecting human health.
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Making refrigerant recovery rewarding
The Australian branch of global refrigerant supplier A-Gas has partnered with distributors to launch an incentive scheme for refrigerant recovery.
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NSW eyeing minimum energy efficiency standards for rentals
The NSW government is seeking feedback on introducing minimum energy efficiency standards for rental homes.
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Major update coming to NABERS Energy
Australia’s leading energy performance rating system will be fundamentally changing the way it calculates NABERS Energy ratings from 2030.