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Career to cutting-edge research for AIRAH winner
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Student of the Year – Higher Education or Research is open to all AIRAH members, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award is given to a student demonstrating outstanding commitment to their studies and/or […]
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High performance project awarded for innovation
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Excellence in Innovation is open to all individuals, companies, corporate bodies, institutions and government authorities, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award recognises significant Australian improvements in the areas of HVAC&R achieved through innovation, […]
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Conserve It recognised for research excellence
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Excellence in HVAC&R Research is open to all individuals, companies, corporate bodies, institutions and government authorities, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. The award recognises outstanding achievements in research that have produced additional knowledge of […]
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Lab upgrade wins retrofit accolade
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Best Retrofit or Upgrade is open to all individuals, companies, corporate bodies, institutions and government authorities, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award recognises excellence in the retrofit or upgrade of a HVAC system, […]
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Cundall recognised for inclusion excellence
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion is open to all individuals and organisations who are actively engaged in the HVAC&R industry, recognising initiatives carried out during 2020/2021. This award recognises and celebrates individuals and organisations that have […]
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Product plaudits for Smartair Diffusion
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Product of the Year is open to all individuals, companies, corporate bodies, institutions and government authorities, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award recognises excellence in product manufacture within the HVAC&R industry. Products will […]
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Colleen Keyworth named new INWIC President
The International Network for Women in Cooling (INWIC) has appointed Colleen Keyworth as president for the 2023 year, with Dr Ina Colombo-Youla as president-elect to serve in 2024. INWIC was established in early 2022 to advance the engagement of women, promote career opportunities, and increase female participation in the HVAC&R sector. Keyworth is the 2022 […]
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US EPA proposes tighter HFC restrictions
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has moved to restrict the use of many “super-pollutant” hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in new air conditioner and refrigeration systems, as well as in foams and aerosols. The proposal targets the use of HFCs above a certain global warming potential (GWP) and will require most new equipment to transition to lower-GWP […]
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Mitsubishi Electric releases new IT cooling solution
Mitsubishi Electric Australia has launched a new cooling system for IT environments, s-MEXT. The split cooling package consists of the s-MEXT high precision air conditioner indoor unit connected to a Mr Slim R32 inverter outdoor unit. “The product is monumental for data centres around the country, where 40 per cent of total electricity usage comes […]
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Mitsubishi Bronte series awarded by consumers
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia’s Bronte series of wall mounted split system units was awarded the 2023 ProductReview Award for the best rated split system. This is the third year in a row that the Bronte series has received the award, having similarly taken out the 2021 and 2022 award alongside the company’s Avanti unit. […]
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Heat pump demand set to soar
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global sales of heat pumps are “set to soar to record levels” in coming years. The IEA’s recently released report, The Future of Heat Pumps, attributes strong growth in the heat pump market to falling costs and strong incentives. According to the report, global heat pump sales rose […]
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NABERS seeks input on embodied emissions framework
NABERS is seeking industry input on a new system for measuring and reporting on embodied emissions in buildings. Embodied emissions have become an increasing focus in the built environment as a wide range of stakeholders develop detailed plans for reaching net zero. Although the pathways to reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions – those emissions […]
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Australia gives Pacific Island RAC training a boost
AREMA and UNEP, supported by the Australian government, have commenced a project to help Pacific Island countries improve their training capacity on good servicing practices for refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) equipment. As a key part of the Montreal Protocol’s HCFC phase-out (which covers R22), 13 trainers from the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Vanuatu, Tonga, […]
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Sydney Build prepares for a big 2023 Expo
Sydney Build is ramping up for its 2023 Expo to be held at the International Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 6–7. “Now in its seventh year, Sydney Build is the best-attended construction event in the whole of Australia,” say the organisers. The event will boast more than 300 accredited presentations across nine stages dedicated […]
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Government seeks input on improving energy performance
Consultation is now open on the National Energy Performance Strategy, which the federal government says will focus on easing pressure on energy bills, improving energy reliability and reducing emissions. The government has acknowledged there is much work to be done in this area – an assessment confirmed by international reviews. Australia was declared a “loser” […]
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Testo appoints Jason Mair as Managing Director
Testo has appointed Jason Mair as its new Managing Director, and says the team is looking forward to continued success and partnerships utilising his leadership and extensive experience. Mair was formerly Head of Sales for SICK, responsible for sales across Australia and New Zealand. Before that, he was responsible for the Product Management and Marketing […]
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Fujitsu gets into the Christmas spirit
Fujitsu General has launched its Christmas promotion, offering customers a digital or physical Fujitsu Prepaid Mastercard up to the value of $200 when purchasing an eligible wall mounted air conditioner. The campaign theme for this year is “Provide comfort to your family this Christmas with Fujitsu”, which will be supported by an integrated marketing campaign […]
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ARC working to increase uptake of Green Scheme
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) is promoting its Green Scheme Accreditation as an important tool to support the industry in transitioning to low-GWP refrigerants and a zero emissions future. “The Green Scheme is becoming the benchmark for industry and technicians while being formally recognised by various state governments as a means of demonstrating competence in […]
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ASBEC appoints new president
The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has appointed new president Tanya Cox, as architect Professor Ken Maher AO steps down after seven years in the role. Cox is a non-executive director of various ASX-listed and unlisted boards. She is the former chair of the Green Building Council of Australia and World Green Building Council […]
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Government releases inaugural climate change statement
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, has delivered the Australian Government’s first Annual Climate Change Statement, sharing progress and plans as the country works toward 2030 and 2050 emissions targets. The statement is a requirement of the Climate Change Act 2022, which Government says will provide “accountability and transparency” and the opportunity to engage […]