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Australia joins global pact for energy efficiency
Amid the mounting power crises locally and globally, Australia has issued a joint statement with 25 other countries stressing the importance of energy efficiency for addressing energy supply issues, rising inflation, and greenhouse gas emissions. The statement was one of the major outcomes of the Global Conference on Energy Efficiency organised by the International Energy […]
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UNSW research underlines benefits of cool roofs
New research has confirmed the potential benefits of reflective material on buildings – and raised more questions about the NSW government’s change of heart on banning dark roofs. After conducting a technological and cost-benefit analysis across major Australian cities, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney team found that city-wide implementation of cool roofs […]
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Building Simulation Conference to address climate crisis
AIRAH and the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) Australasia are hosting a joint Building Simulation Conference in Brisbane from July 20–21. Boasting a theme of “Carbon and climate responsive – Getting it done”, the conference will explore the possibility of using building simulation to help ameliorate some of the profoundly challenging issues climate change […]
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New chair Tony Arnel appointed to ARBS board
Professor Tony Arnel has been appointed to chair the ARBS Exhibitions board, replacing Ian Hopkins. A professor at Deakin University, Arnel is a former president of the Energy Efficiency Council, Green Building Council of Australia and World Green Building Council. He was also the Victorian Building and Plumbing Industry Commissioner for 12 years. “I feel […]
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UNEP looks to the sea for a cool change in Egypt
The International Energy Agency states that cooling technology creates more than 7 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. In Egypt during summer, approximately half of the country’s electricity goes towards air conditioning. Temperatures can hit 40°C and remain in the high thirties throughout the season, especially in cities experiencing the urban heat island […]
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Energy-efficiency upgrade for Hobart CBD building
ABB Authorised Value Provider A1 Electric Motors was recently engaged to conduct an in-depth performance analysis on the HVAC systems serving a multi-tenancy building in the heart of Hobart’s CBD. The Sypkes Group’s property at 85 Macquarie Street is a commercial building with corporate office spaces, with tenants including government and parliamentary officials. The building’s […]
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Say Yes To The Trades day
As part of the STC Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs Apprentice program, Superior Training Centre is holding an employer and student meet-up event on World Refrigeration Day, June 26. The goal is to highlight hidden trades such as refrigeration and air conditioning and metal fabrication, and also to promote more mainstream electrical trades. RACCA, Beijer Ref and […]
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Design competition aims for “true zero carbon”
Design Matters has launched a new design competition with ambitious sustainability goals: the True Zero Carbon Challenge. The aim of the competition is twofold. First, to design a home that produces more power than it uses over the year through energy-efficient design, careful appliance selection, and photovoltaic integration. Second, to consider and calculate embodied carbon […]
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Embraco finds energy savings for variable-speed compressors
Embraco has released a new case study, in partnership with OEM Hussmann, that shows up to 29 energy savings after switching from a fixed-speed to a variable-speed compressor, both running on R290 (propane). The study was presented at the Atmosphere America Summit 2022, in Washington DC, a two-day event that explored the latest developments in […]
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Condair to show latest dehumidifiers at ARBS 2022
Humidity-control specialist Condair will be exhibiting its recently extended dehumidifier range at the forthcoming ARBS 2022 exhibition on stand 607-608-609. The display will include the company’s additional desiccant models, wall and ceiling-mounted condensing models, including various condensing solutions for swimming pools. “Condair now has one of the most comprehensive ranges of commercial dehumidifiers available in […]
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ARC offers free A2/A2L refrigerant training resources
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has released a set of free A2/A2L refrigerant training resources for registered training organisations (RTOs). The resources, developed in partnership with Refrigerants Australia and selected TAFE colleges, build on the unit of competency for A2/A2L refrigerants that the ARC created in 2018. They have been designed to assist RTO teachers […]
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Eurovent Summit 2022 to be held in Turkey
The 2022 Eurovent Summit will take place from October 25–28 in Antalya, Turkey. There will be four seminar days and three evening flagship events. Boasting a 2022 theme of “Building bridges”, the summit is jointly organised by the Eurovent Association, Eurovent Certita Certification, Eurovent Market Intelligence, AEFYT, and AFEC. “Join us in building bridges between […]
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Government safeguard for construction industry
The Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) is promoting a financial safeguard that may be of interest to businesses in the building and construction industry, including HVAC&R: the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). The PPSR is a public noticeboard of security interests in personal property, and provides a way for businesses to help get their invoices paid […]
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i-Hub opens paths to low-emissions heating and cooling
Industry innovators, designers, and educators came together in Sydney and online recently for the i-Hub Outcomes Summit. After three years and more than 50 activities and completed projects, it was an opportunity to share successes, pitfalls, and next steps. The Innovation Hub for Affordable Heating and Cooling (i-Hub) is an initiative led by AIRAH in […]
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A deep dive into refrigeration systems
AIRAH is hosting a Technology Talk webinar on Thursday, June 30 about refrigeration systems. The session will include an onsite live demonstration streamed to the audience. Owner of Freeze Point Refrigeration, Morty Al Mandalawy, will present information on: The impact of system superheat versus evaporator superheat How the refrigeration system should be evacuated correctly How […]
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Bougie AC units trending on social media
A new fashion trend has been taken up by influencers in the USA. Forget clothes and shoes, people are now joining waitlists for new air conditioning units. Older AC units can be quite large, loud and ugly, especially in US apartment blocks where “window rattler” units are common. But brands such as July, Windmill and […]
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Impressive line-up for ARBS 2022 Seminar Program
ARBS 2022 has announced an extensive line-up of seminars and presentations to be held during the exhibition at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from August 16–18. The program incorporates the ARBS Seminar Program, a content-rich program for the entire HVAC&R and building services industry; the IBTech Insight Series, dedicated to intelligent building technologies; and the ARBS […]
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Mid-tier maladies – new research offers vital insights
HVAC maintenance in Australia’s mid-tier is the focus for a trio of reports just released through the Better Ways To Work project. The result of extensive surveys and deep-dive interviews with workers and stakeholders, the new publications shine a light on key issues in the sector. The project was led by researchers at University of […]
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New explosive gas atmospheres standard on the way
Industry is preparing for a new edition of AS/NZS 60079.10.1:2009, Classification of areas – Explosive gas atmospheres, due to appear later this year. AS/NZS 60079.10.1:2009 is a modified version of the IEC 60079-10-1 standard, published in 2008. Since then there have been two updates to the IEC standard, in 2015 and 2020. The Standards Australia […]
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ESG in Real Estate Summit opens registrations, possibilities
The ESG in Real Estate Summit will be held at the Pullman Hyde Park Sydney over June 8–9 as in-person and hybrid event. Short for environmental social governance, ESG is the next step in corporate governance. Simply put, it represents an approach to evaluating the extent to which a corporation works on behalf of social […]