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Tag: Featured
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Cooling ceramic offers energy-efficiency breakthrough
A breakthrough in developing a passive radiative cooling (PRC) material has been announced by researchers at City University of Hong Kong, with findings published in Science. Known as cooling ceramic, the material has achieved high-performance optical properties for energy-free and refrigerant-free cooling generation. The researchers say its cost-effectiveness, durability and versatility make it suitable for […]
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Refrigeration helping elite athletes
The University of Melbourne has found a new use for one of its research refrigerators: helping to train a woman for an arctic marathon. Sia Kindberg is undertaking the 230km Ice Ultra Arctic marathon in February next year at Swedish Lapland, Sweden. Temperatures can drop to -40°C, and Kindberg will be expected to carry her […]
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Industry collaborates to strengthen fire safety
A new course has become available for HVAC&R technicians maintaining or signing off mechanical services for Annual Fire Safety Statements.
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Heat pump tour at Hardwick’s
The Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) is holding a bus tour on Wednesday, November 29 in Kyneton, Victoria to visit some commercial and industrial heat pump installations. The tour will showcase how heat pump technology efficiently supplies heating and cooling services for a range of applications. Hosted by A2EP CEO Jarrod Leak, the tour […]
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A super-model for green technologies
A research team at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has developed a super-model to project how three green technologies will perform in Switzerland. As many countries aim for carbon neutrality by 2050 – including Switzerland – the need for projection tools is ever increasing, although many models have limitations. According to UNIGE, they can take […]
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Hunter prize for Adelaide refrigeration business
Australian business Cold Logic has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to construct and install cold and cool rooms for the first batch of three Hunter class frigates. The Adelaide-based refrigeration specialist will partner with UK company Ernest West & Beynon (EWB), leveraging EWB’s experience in supplying into the Type 26 program, the reference design for […]
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More work to do – ACIF reviews building reforms
The Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) has released a comprehensive review of the implementation of the Building Confidence Report recommendations. It finds that that although the states and territories have made progress towards implementing the recommendations, there is still work to be done. After the Building Confidence Report was released in 2018, federal, state and […]
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Celebrating women in trades
Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) is presenting The Empowered Women in Trades Gala and Awards on Friday, February 23, 2024 in Melbourne. The awards celebrate the groundbreaking achievements and accomplishments of women and non-binary people in trades. With an anticipated gathering of 350 attendees, the event also presents a chance to be part of a […]
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ASHRAE releases guide on grid interactivity
US engineering organisation ASHRAE has released a guide focusing on the essential role of grid interactivity in the decarbonisation process. The second in a series of guides developed by the ASHRAE Task Force For Building Decarbonization (TFBD), the Grid-Interactive Buildings for Decarbonization: Design and Operation Resource Guide is designed to provide information on maximising carbon […]
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Seismic standard open for comment
Standards Australia’s BD-006 committee has released a draft of an amendment to AS 1170.4 Structural design actions – Earthquake actions in Australia for public comment. Standards Australia says the main purpose of the amendment is to incorporate general editorial changes to improve clarity and remove ambiguity, as well as updates to the seismic hazard map. […]
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Opinion: The great Australian standards paywall
Clearscope Legal’s Raphael Brown looks at whether Australia’s pricing model for standards is helping or hindering the HVAC&R industry. Australian Standards are the unsung heroes of the HVAC&R world, defining the technical legal obligations that keep our heating, cooling and refrigeration systems in check. From the fine art of electrical wiring (AS/NZS 3000) to the […]
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NABERS embodied carbon tool taking shape
The work by NABERS towards launching an embodied carbon tool in mid-2024 has taken another stride forward following the release of a paper detailing the results of its public consultation, and responses to key questions about the tool. As the grid decarbonises and buildings move away from fossil fuels to all-electric systems, there is a […]
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Residential Energy Performance Summit
The Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) is holding the first Residential Energy Performance Summit in Melbourne on Tuesday, November 21. The Summit will bring together government, industry and communities to examine the critical national infrastructure issue of upgrading the energy performance of homes across Australia. “We cannot leave it to individual households to navigate – we […]
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Engineers Australia appoints new president
Engineers Australia has announced the appointment of Dr Raj Aseervatham as National President and Board Chair. Dr Aseervatham has more than 35 years’ professional experience, starting his career as a civil infrastructure engineer in local and state government. He has worked in two ASX 50 mining companies and one ASX 50 energy company, consulting and audit/assurance firms […]
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ASHRAE Winter Conference unveils technical program
ASHRAE has revealed the preliminary technical program for its 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference, taking place January 20–24 next year in Chicago. Boasting a focus on addressing the pressing challenges of decarbonisation and climate change, the conference will feature 11 technical tracks and more than 100 sessions, offering attendees a wealth of knowledge and insights. […]
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Free webinars on how to ‘electrify everything’
Camden Council in New South Wales is hosting two free webinars in November to help residents save costs, improve indoor air quality and understand how they can contribute to a clean energy future. The Electrify Everything webinars will feature independent energy experts from Renew Australia and will delve into electrifying homes and using electric vehicles […]
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Stiebel Eltron welcomes new General Manager
Stiebel Eltron Australia, a leading provider of all-electric hot water, heating, and ventilation solutions, has announced the appointment of Nick Shepherd as its new General Manager. Shepherd has more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and product development and a proven track record of success in leading teams and driving growth. Stiebel Eltron […]
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Carel issues white paper on heat pump market
A new white paper from controls specialist Carel examines the opportunities and challenges in the burgeoning heat pump market. Carel notes that heat pumps have grown in popularity in recent years, especially as fossil fuel boilers are phased out. The white paper analyses the technologies and trends that have emerged, as well as the regulations […]
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Two million workers needed to reach net zero
The Clean Energy Council and the Energy Efficiency Council have launched the Careers for Net Zero campaign, designed to help fill Australia’s skills gap and encourage job seekers to pursue a clean economy career. According to the campaign organisers, at least two million new jobs are required to meet net zero by 2050, and 200,000 new […]
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High-performance buildings pioneer to present lectures
Patrick Bellew of Atelier Ten studio is slated to present two lectures covering his 30-year career in and around sustainable buildings. The lectures will take place in Sydney on November 1 and in Melbourne on November 2. Titled “Patrick Bellew: From Anthills to Labyrinths” the lectures are described as an enlightening and prescient insight into […]