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Tag: electrification
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Program confirmed for REB26 at the MCG
AIRAH and FMA have unveiled the full program and speaker line-up for the 2026 Reshaping Existing Buildings Conference (REB26).
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Automatic Heating celebrates 100 years in business
This year, Automatic Heating has notched a century not out, despite world events, economic crises and seismic shifts in markets, technology and regulations.
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Review of incentives for commercial decarbonisation
Changes are coming to the Victorian Energy Upgrades program, with a new industrial heat decarbonisation activity presented for public feedback, and updates confirmed for commercial and industrial hot water heat pump incentives.
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Workshop: lowering heating hot water temperatures in electrification retrofits
One of the major technical considerations for building owners and facilities managers relating to electrification retrofits is the performance of electric heat pump systems compared to traditional gas boilers.
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Opportunities and obstacles on the road to electrification
The first report from the EEC’s Commercial Buildings Electrification Roadmap project offers important insights for our decarbonisation journey.
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AIRAH hosts biggest site visit ever
Yesterday’s site visit to the Australian War Memorial (AWM) in Canberra was the biggest in the Institute’s history, with more than 90 attendees.
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From targets to action – reflecting on our net zero pathway
Australia now has firm targets for achieving net zero, with milestones along the way. But what is our plan for getting there? That was the subject of an AIRAH-organised panel session in Melbourne.
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Report reveals pathway for built environment decarbonisation
A new report has found that aligning with Australia’s 2035 emissions reduction target could result in a 93% reduction in built environment emissions from 2025 levels.
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Heat pump testing standard open for comment
Standards Australia is inviting public comments on important updates to the performance assessment standard for air source heat pump water heaters.
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Victoria sets course for all-electric future
As part of its gas substitution roadmap, the Victorian government has announced new building electrification regulations, new minimum energy efficiency standards for rental homes, and funding for manufacturing of heat pumps.
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Electrification lessons from 101 Collins
AIRAH Victorian division chair Rula Karali, M.AIRAH, reflects on the Institute’s recent site visit to 101 Collins in Melbourne.
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GBCA offers masterclass on electrifying buildings
The Green Building Council of Australia is running an online masterclass on electrifying existing buildings on Tuesday, December 10. The course covers: “The electrification of Australia’s built environment is an imperative step on the path to decarbonisation,” says the GBCA. “But as we move away from fossil fuels, finding new, innovative, affordable and reliable ways […]
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Victoria’s energy incentive scheme powers ahead
The Victorian government is proposing changes to the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, including an extension of the term of the program, stronger enforcement powers for the regulator, and more flexibility around certificates. Under the VEU program, households and businesses can access incentives to install energy-efficient appliances. In 2023, the program was updated to support […]
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Victoria gets cooking on gas substitution
The Victorian government has revealed its next steps in shifting away from fossil gas and electrifying residential and commercial buildings.
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Researching homeowners’ electrification journeys
Researchers at UTS are researching and documenting “typical journeys” of homeowners who are undertaking renovations, appliance upgrades and electrification.
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NCC 2025 open for public comment
The Public Comment Draft for the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) is open for comment until 11:59pm AEST on July 1, 2024.
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Registrations open for NABERS + CBD Conference
Registrations are now open for this year’s NABERS + CBD Conference, which will take place in Sydney and online on June 14, 2024.
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Government releases National Energy Performance Strategy
The federal government has released the National Energy Performance Strategy (NEPS), with a focus on lowering energy bills.
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Seeley launches Braemar Dominator series
Seeley International has launched the Braemar Dominator series for households that wish to transition to electric appliances.
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Victoria releases update to Gas Substitution Roadmap
The Victorian government has released an updated Gas Substitution Roadmap outlining the next steps for Victoria’s transition from fossil gas to electrical appliances.