
Mark Vender
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Updates to NABERS embodied carbon
NABERS has announced changes to its embodied carbon ratings tool.
The path ahead for the VEU – industry webinars
Solar Victoria is running a series of industry webinars to provide an update on the VEU strategic review, including reporting key findings and laying out next steps.
VEU signals changes for commercial and industrial heat pump incentives
Victoria’s Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has announced potential revisions to the commercial and industrial heat pump activity available under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program.
Cert II training and impact – have your say
A new survey is open to gather views on the Certificate II course in in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems, including whether the content and delivery of the course is adequate, and what effect the qualification has had on industry.
New studies explore causes and consequences of TFA accumulation
Research continues into increased levels of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the environment, with refrigerants found to be a dominant source.
PSO to host focus groups at AIRAH Hobart Industry Night
Powering Skills Organisation (PSO) will be attending the upcoming AIRAH Hobart Industry Night to facilitate dedicated focus group sessions with employers and apprentices from the HVAC&R sector.
Aiming high for cooling tower efficiency
AIRAH, with support of the ARBS Foundation, has published an updated version of DA17: Cooling Towers.
NABERS Energy update – have your say
NABERS is seeking feedback on a proposed NABERS Energy update for 2030 that will affect how energy efficiency in buildings is measured.
UNEP report highlights critical dual role for HVAC&R in a warming world
The second edition of UNEP’s Global Cooling Watch Report places the HVAC&R industry at the junction of climate mitigation and adaptation and warns that we cannot “air condition our way out of the heat crisis”.
Time to act to improve the air we share indoors
A new report from the Australian Academy of Science provides the latest scientific evidence and explores the policy pathways to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) in Australia.
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Recent news
- February–March issue of HVAC&R News out now
- Reliable Controls marks 40-year milestone
- Conex Banninger and Reese launch enhanced fitting range
Latest events
- The path ahead for the VEU – industry webinars
- Additional keynote announced for HVAC26
- PSO to host focus groups at AIRAH Hobart Industry Night

