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NSW eyeing minimum energy efficiency standards for rentals
The NSW government is seeking feedback on introducing minimum energy efficiency standards for rental homes.
Major update coming to NABERS Energy
Australia’s leading energy performance rating system will be fundamentally changing the way it calculates NABERS Energy ratings from 2030.
Refrigerant reclaim program under review
Refrigerant Reclaim Australia (RRA) is conducting a review of its program for taking back and safely disposing of used and unwanted refrigerant.
VEU reviewing space heating and cooling incentives
The Victorian government is reviewing incentives for space heating and cooling equipment under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program.
Government announces shift in refrigerant management
The federal government has announced that some refrigerants will now be managed under the framework for industrial chemicals, with the potential for new control measures.
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.
Our sector in the spotlight: takeaways from HVAC26
At an event that promised to explore the future of our unseen industry, we learnt that HVAC&R is more visible and vital than ever before.
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.
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