Mark Vender

July 14, 2022

New mech services licensing coming to NSW

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The NSW government is preparing to implement a new licensing system for mechanical services in October 2022. The changes were prompted by the need for medical gases licensing, but also include provisions that impact mechanical services workers across refrigeration, air conditioning and plumbing. The Building Amendment (Mechanical Services and Medical Gas Work) Bill 2020 amends […]

July 14, 2022

Winners announced in Cooling Solutions Challenge

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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the winners of the Cooling Solutions Challenge prize competition. The initiative offered a total of US$195,000 (AU$290,000), for climate-friendly cooling innovations to protect people against extreme heat. Solutions were sought to help first responders, individuals, households, or displaced populations keep cool during extreme heat events, which […]

July 13, 2022

Government backs hydrogen for home heating

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Representatives from Victorian and federal governments were present for the unveiling of two new technologies from Rinnai Australia that are designed with future energy in mind. The first is a continuous flow hot water system developed by Rinnai Japan for the domestic market, which uses 100 per cent hydrogen combustion technology. Rinnai plans to start […]

July 13, 2022

Australian HVAC&R inventor receives national recognition

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Ron Conry, L.AIRAH, has been awarded the Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the HVAC&R industry, in particular the development of the high-speed and oil-free centrifugal compressor. A refrigeration technician by trade, Conry started in the industry in the 1960s. He worked for around 25 years with traditional HVAC&R equipment, before […]

July 13, 2022

Daikin launches new Slimline Outdoor Air Processing unit

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Daikin Australia has launched its new Slimline Outdoor Air Processing unit (FXMQ-AFVM). “This new unit can be connected to both Daikin Heat Pump and Heat Recovery VRV outdoor units,” Daikin says, “thus offering a full Daikin HVAC building solution comprising comfortable cooling and heating, required ventilation and centralised controls.” Daikin says the unit’s ability to […]

July 11, 2022

HVAC&R salary survey to offer further industry insights

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AIRAH has launched the second edition of its Salary Survey to benchmark industry wages and forecast trends in employment. The survey will run until the end of August and is for all those who work in the HVAC&R sector. The first edition of AIRAH’s HVAC&R Salary Survey was conducted in 2019. With data from almost […]

July 7, 2022

Panasonic to present air and sustainability solutions at ARBS

Business

Panasonic will showcase its latest air conditioning and ventilation solutions at ARBS 2022, with a focus on creating comfortable and healthy spaces in both residential and commercial markets. A range of Panasonic’s indoor air quality solutions will be on display, including the nanoe X technology designed to actively clean the air and surfaces within a […]

July 7, 2022

ATO offers tax time guide for trades

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has developed a range of resources to help workers get their tax returns right – including a guide specifically for trades. From car and travel expenses to tools and protective gear, the tax time guide has been created to help work out what they can and can’t claim. An ATO […]

July 5, 2022

Focus on efficiency and electrification in gas roadmap

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The Victorian government has released its Gas Substitution Roadmap with the stated aim of helping the state navigate the path to net-zero emissions while providing greater consumer choice and cutting energy bills. The government is touting the plan as Australia’s “first coordinated decarbonisation plan for the gas sector”. And there are good reasons for Victoria […]

June 30, 2022

Tensions rise over EU HFC phase-down plans

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As the European Union considers ambitious new targets for phasing down HFC refrigerants, industry is divided about the path forward. Some groups have cautioned regulators against moving too fast, but others believe the stricter phase-down is both achievable and desirable. What’s on the table? In April this year, the European Commission proposed two new regulations […]