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ARBS 2022 Industry Awards winners announced
The winners of the ARBS 2022 Industry Awards were announced at a gala event held on Thursday, August 17 at the Crown Palladium in Melbourne. The ARBS Industry Awards are held every two years in association with the ARBS Exhibition, and attract nominees from across all sectors. A panel of industry experts evaluated the nominations […]
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Fake city shows heatwave weaknesses
Washington Post writers have constructed a hypothetical city to demonstrate the disastrous effects of extreme heat on infrastructure – building a cautionary tale in “Meltsville”. The project draws international inspiration from true examples of built environments that weren’t designed to endure extreme temperatures. Meltsville, through its article and accompanying dynamic graphics, illustrates that much of […]
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Building equality in gender policies
Governments around Australia are pushing the building and construction industry to take action on gender equality policies. Earlier this year the Victorian government revealed the Building Equality Policy (BEP), aimed at creating training and employment opportunities for women through government procurement on building, infrastructure, civil engineering and any other capital works projects. Under the gender […]
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Gill named to senior role at The Carbon Trust
Steve Gill, the head of the World Refrigeration Day secretariat, has been appointed head of sustainable cooling at The Carbon Trust. In this new role, Gill will lead global initiatives to address critical climate change challenges. He’ll also be charged with developing new propositions to address gaps and opportunities globally where The Carbon Trust can […]
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Renewable reset for Australian energy policy
A meeting of Australia’s energy ministers on Friday has been hailed as a vital step towards net zero, with the environment to be included as part of the National Energy Objectives. Ministers agreed the vision, principles and key initial priority areas for a new National Energy Transformation Partnership. They described this as “a fundamental reset […]
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Schneider Electric launches green switchgear range
Schneider Electric has launched its new digital medium voltage switchgear range locally. According to Schneider Electric, the SM AirSeT is a continuation of one of its most popular product ranges for secondary electrical distribution, SM6. The company says the new product represents a leap forward for sustainability, using pure air and vacuum interruption instead of […]
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Geothermal solution for sustainable poultry farming
A new hybrid geothermal and solar energy system promises to dramatically reduce emissions and energy costs for many Australian poultry farms. The University of Melbourne is teaming up with geothermal companies Ground Source Systems and Fourth Element Energy to create a hybrid geothermal and solar HVAC system specifically for the poultry industry. The project, funded […]
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Suppliers sought for Home Heating and Cooling Program
The Victorian government is once again looking for suppliers to join the Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program. In response to industry feedback, applications are now open online, via VendorPanel, the government’s eProcurement Platform. The program offers rebates to replace gas, electric and wood heaters with reverse-cycle split systems in low-income and vulnerable households. It […]
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Fujitsu and Airstage co-brand on new identity
From late this year, Fujitsu General will update its global identity by co-branding all residential and commercial air conditioning products with Airstage and Fujitsu. Fujitsu says that the co-brand across all air conditioning products provides the global business with one unified product brand, a stronger corporate brand image, and efficiencies for marketing and advertising across […]
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Seeley celebrates manufacturing milestone
Australian air conditioning and heating manufacturer Seeley International is celebrating its golden jubilee in 2022 – 50 years of climate control solutions. The Seeley family business is celebrating its achievements in manufacturing 80,000 finished goods and 1.5 million components in Australia every year. With its global headquarters in Australia, more than 500 employees and three […]
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Attention clean energy leaders
Clean energy leaders from around the world are slated to gather at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum (Global Energy Forum) in Pittsburgh over September 21–23. To be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, the conference aims to bring climate professionals together to accelerate the clean energy transition while responding to global energy […]
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Digital partnership for HVAC&R maintenance
AIRAH has partnered with field-servicing software provider Uptick to offer DA19 HVAC&R Maintenanceas an integrated online solution. The first of its kind, the partnership will allow Uptick to provide AIRAH’s DA19 inspection checklists, routine maintenance frequencies, and asset-class taxonomy to its premium customers. For more than 20 years, DA19 has been widely considered the definitive […]
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One week to ARBS 2022
The final countdown is on to ARBS 2022, Australia’s largest international air conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition. To be held from August 16–18 in Melbourne, the event is set to showcase hundreds of new products and technologies with a focus on innovative responses to existing and emerging trends. More than 7,000 visitors are […]
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Expanding the clean energy workforce
Solar Victoria is offering free and low-cost packages for women to take up apprenticeships and training in the renewable energy industry – including air conditioning and refrigeration. The Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades has invested $11 million in comprehensive training and workforce development packages. Women currently make up less than 1 per cent of the […]
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Collective push for higher standards in NCC 2022
More than 100 organisations have signed a joint statement supporting the lifting of energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code (NCC). The document has been sent to federal and state and territory ministers ahead of a meeting in late August, where it is expected a final decision will be made on raising minimum energy […]
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New IAQ study from Daikin
A new indoor air quality study from Daikin has revealed more than half of Australians have experienced health issues due to poor air quality at home. The company says its Understanding indoor air quality in Australian homes research shows that humid conditions, poor ventilation and a lack of awareness on how to improve air quality […]
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Optimising commercial refrigeration and cooling equipment
The Victorian government has published a guide to optimising the performance of commercial refrigeration and cooling equipment. Aimed at end-users, it contains information on refrigerant gases, energy use, and a maintenance checklist for typical equipment. “Refrigeration and cooling systems can use a lot of energy and, if not properly maintained, may leak refrigerants,” reads the […]
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IPD’s motor starting and protection solutions
IPD is promoting the advantages of its range of motor starting and protection products and solutions. Products within the range include AF contactors and safety contactors, motor starting solutions, thermal overloads relays, manual motor starters, circuit breakers, XT MCCBs, soft-starters, universal motor control, variable speed drives, motors and more. According to the company, this range […]
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Landmark Australian ventilation study
A recent City of Melbourne research project has found that simple changes to ventilation systems can significantly decrease the transmission of COVID-19 and reduce energy consumption in office buildings. The City of Melbourne BREATH pilot tested and evaluated three different ventilation systems in a vacant CBD building over three months: displacement ventilation air conditioning, in-ceiling […]
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New JetSpray Compact from Condair
Condair has launched its JetSpray Compact, a new low-capacity direct room spray humidifier. It uses compressed air to create fine aerosols from two nozzles, which the company says can deliver up to 30kg of humidity every hour to a room’s atmosphere. “The wall-mounted system is ideal for use in industries such as printing, textile and […]