Mark Vender
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Solar expert coming to Canberra
Daniel Mugnier, chairman of the International Energy Association Solar Heating and Cooling Programme (IEA SHC), will be the keynote speaker at AIRAH’s Renewable Heating and Cooling Forum in Canberra on December 3. The one-day event will explore Australia’s renewable heating and cooling sector and where it is headed. This includes the latest developments in solar, […]
Queensland tightens Cert II rules
The Queensland government has confirmed details of its new mechanical services licence framework, including the need for Certificate III qualifications to perform nearly all refrigeration and air conditioning work. The regulation incorporates feedback from the consultation period earlier this year, and confirms the goal of raising industry standards and accountability. “The licensing framework recognises that […]
Buildings to the rescue for ERF
The federal government is searching for ways to give the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) a much-needed boost, and appears to see energy efficiency and the built environment as two areas with great potential. The Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) – recently expanded and rebranded as the Climate Solutions Fund – is the centrepiece of the government’s […]
Daikin releases Alira range
Daikin has announced the release of a new split system series called Alira. According to Daikin, the name was inspired by the reflective trim. The range will be available from early this month in nine models from 2.0kW to 9.4kW. “This new split system stays true to Daikin’s commitment of introducing a range of products […]
Kirby launches Guardian range
Kirby has launched a new range of evaporators. According to the company, the Guardian range incorporates advanced engineering and innovative features to meet the future requirements of the refrigeration industry. The range is specifically designed for next-generation, low-GWP refrigerants, including R450A, R448A, R449A and R513A. Guardian evaporators feature the Series 9 coil design for additional […]
Advice on flammables
Asercom, the European refrigeration and air conditioning components manufacturers group, has published a guide for the safe handling of components used in compression refrigeration circuits with flammable refrigerants. “The component manufacturers organised in Asercom have noticed a high degree of uncertainty among refrigeration and air conditioning specialists when dealing with flammable refrigerants,” says Asercom president […]
simPRO roadshow coming to Australia
Job and project management software provider simPRO has scheduled roadshows around Australia to talk about end-to-end operations management and the simPRO can play in achieving it. “Join the simPRO team to discover how one comprehensive system can help you achieve complete business, job, project, asset and learning management,” says the company. “At this event, you […]
Every Building Counts launch
The Property Council of Australia and the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) are inviting industry leaders and senior policy makers to the launch of a report titled Every Building Counts: A practical plan for emissions reduction. “Australia’s built environment is committed to achieving decarbonisation by mid-century,” says the GBCA. “Building on the industry’s significant […]
Industry snapshot: the latest figures
The Department of the Environment and Energy has released an updated version of Cold Hard Facts, the definitive inventory of Australia’s HVAC&R industry. The 2019 edition updates the version released last year (which contained data up to 2016) with data collected during 2017 and 2018. Key points from this year’s report include: The bank of […]
ARBS funding up for grabs
The ARBS Education & Research Foundation is encouraging companies working in the air-conditioning and refrigeration industries to apply for education and training grants. Research grants are available to look into solving practical problems. They can be used to support attendance at education and training courses, or the development of new ones. Research grants are also […]
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