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Tag: DCCEEW
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The pair coil problem
Louise Belfield investigates recent problems with pair coil that have caused frustration and financial losses for Australian fridgies.
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New restrictions for multi-head splits and VRF systems
From July 1, 2025, Australia is implementing a general ban on the import and manufacture of multi-head split and VRF systems that use refrigerant with a global warming potential (GWP) over 750 and have a refrigerant charge of 2.6kg or less.
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Government releases details of HFC import quotas
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released information about the allocation of non-grandfathered HFC import quotas for 2026–27.
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New automotive qualifications recognised for refrigerant handling licence
The DCCEEW has recognised qualifications for automotive industry professionals who require a licence to handle refrigerants safely.
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Last chance to comment on permit schemes
The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Permit Scheme and Fire Protection Permit Scheme are open for comment until February 28, 2025.
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New Refrigerant Handling Codes of Practice published
New editions of the Australian and New Zealand Refrigerant Handling Codes of Practice are now available.
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Have your say on Australia’s licensing scheme
DCCEEW is inviting permit holders, industry bodies and other stakeholders to share feedback to help enhance the implementation of the RAC permit scheme.
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Licence requirements for hot water heat pumps
The ARC and DCCEEW have published a new fact sheet covering the licence requirements for hot water heat pumps.
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Next step to establishing home energy ratings
Energy ministers have released Version 2 of the Home Energy Ratings Disclosure Framework, which sets out a national approach to implementing disclosure schemes. The framework defines: The second version of the framework has been developed in collaboration between Australian, state and territory governments, as well as industry and community group stakeholders. Energy Ministers also released […]
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Government seeks industry views on CBD expansion
The Commercial Buildings Disclosure (CBD) Program is set to expand – and government is running a series of webinars to gather industry input.
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Have your say on best practice for refrigerant handling
Australia’s Refrigerant Handling Codes of Practice are being updated, and the revised versions are now open for public comment.
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Stewardship award for ARCtick compliance announced
DCCEEW and ARC have introduced a new award to recognise ARCtick licensed businesses that are compliant at first audit.
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Eyes on commercial and industrial refrigeration
The federal government has opened public consultation on options to reduce the use of high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants in the commercial and industrial refrigeration sector.
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DCCEEW releases video about HVAC&R technicians
The DCCEEW has released a video that highlights the vital role industry technicians play in the fight against climate change.
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Expanding mandatory disclosure of building performance
The Commercial Buildings Disclosure Program is set to expand – and government is seeking input on how this should be done.
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ACCU scheme invites new emissions reduction methods
DCCEEW has announced that it will receive suggestions for new methods of emissions reduction under the Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCU) scheme.
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Government pulls green procurement lever
The Australian government is mandating the procurement of environmentally sustainable goods and services across the Commonwealth.
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Licensing changes to focus on compliance
DCCEEW and the ARC have finalised a new contract that introduces activities aimed at strengthening the ARCtick licensing scheme.
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ARC licence fees frozen for 2024
DCCEEW has announced that ARCtick licence application fees have been frozen for 2024.
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If heat pumps aren’t an HFC quota issue, what is?
The recent report on heat pumps released by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) looked to answer an important question. Would the increased uptake of heat pumps as a result of electrification jeopardise Australia’s HFC phase-down target? The answer it gave was a solid “no”. But although the report may […]