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ACT opens registration for mechanical engineers
The ACT has opened applications for mechanical engineers under its Professional Engineers Registration Scheme.
New commission to track net zero progress
The NSW government has established an independent, expert commission to monitor, review and report on the state’s progress towards its emissions reduction targets. These include a 50 per cent reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, a 70 per cent reduction by 2035, and net zero emissions by 2050. The Net Zero Commission will […]
Waste heat – a wasted opportunity?
An Australian research initiative focusing on waste heat recently held its inaugural workshop at QUT in Brisbane.
Improving energy performance in hotels
Cundall is hosting a webinar on July 23 about retrofits for improving energy performance and reducing emissions in the hospitality sector.
ASHRAE launches decarbonisation centre of excellence
ASHRAE has announced a new Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization (CEBD) that will aim to accelerate the adoption of climate change mitigation policies and reinforce ASHRAE’s commitment to achieving net zero GHG emissions in operation for all new buildings by 2030.
Queensland offering free tools for first-years
The Queensland government is offering a rebate of up to $1,000 for first-year apprentices to cover the cost of tools.
Eyes on commercial and industrial refrigeration
The federal government has opened public consultation on options to reduce the use of high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants in the commercial and industrial refrigeration sector.
Ban on small AC finalised – plus new penalties
The federal government has amended The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations to ban the import and manufacture of small air conditioning systems using high-GWP refrigerants.
Expanding mandatory disclosure of building performance
The Commercial Buildings Disclosure Program is set to expand – and government is seeking input on how this should be done.
Ventilation failing thousands of remote workers
Much has been made of the poor ventilation in Australian classrooms, but the situation is even more dire for thousands of mining, construction and agriculture workers, according to experts in the field.
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