Willow Aliento
Willow has been a journalist and editor in the construction, engineering, sustainability and design sectors for nearly two decades. Based in Wiradjuri Country, she is also a qualified environmental scientist.
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Breakthrough converts low-temp waste heat into cooling
Researchers from the Heat Pump Research Centre at Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) have developed an adsorption heat pump heating and cooling system powered by low-temperature waste heat.
New CEO for Clean Energy Regulator
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, has announced Tony Chappel as the new Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Clean Energy Regulator (CER).
Improving cooling efficiency in the dairy aisle
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) has released a new technical brief on retrofitting doors to open-fronted refrigerated display cabinets.
Heads up on hacker risks for HVAC
Cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection company, Claroty, has issued a warning about vulnerabilities for data centre HVAC systems.
Carel reports record-breaking revenue
The first half of 2026 has seen the global HVAC&R business generate its best bottom-line results ever, according to Carel Industries Group CEO, Francesco Nalini.
Next step in transforming development approaches in NSW
What the NSW Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 means for HVAC&R professionals.
The proof is in for biosolar roof innovation
Research has demonstrated that the first substantial installation of a biosolar roof in Australia at Bradfield City in Sydney’s West delivers improved energy generation while supporting biodiversity.
Technical advice for HVAC in humid regions
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published a new Technical Brief on Dehumidification in Air Conditioning, mapping the technologies and linking with corresponding energy management considerations.
Rebate programs – too complicated or just what the customer ordered?
Government schemes that offer rebates for the purchase of energy efficient residential cooling and heating equipment might at first glance seem like a free kick for HVAC suppliers and installers. However, for some, concerns around potential paperwork and admin have been taking the sweetness out of the deal.
Daikin’s WELL Platinum first
The Daikin Park Brisbane facility developed by Goodman has become Australia’s first industrial project to achieve WELL Platinum Core Certification from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
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