New awareness campaign to encourage use of licensed technicians
A new pilot initiative has been launched, inviting retailers to partner with the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC )to promote the legal requirement to use licensed technicians when purchasing or replacing refrigeration and air conditioning units, specifically the split systems. This is part of a broader commitment to boost consumer awareness and environmental outcomes. Read about […]
Industry feedback sought for Refrigerant Reclaim review
Holders of Arctick permits are encouraged to share their views on Australia’s widely acclaimed refrigerant recovery scheme and share their insights into the operational realities of refrigerant use and recovery. This survey, which closes on 13 May 2026, is an important component of a review of the stewardship scheme by its operator Refrigerant Reclaim Australia. […]
Important update to E3 program just released
An important update on the work of the Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program (this is MEPS) was released in early March 2026. The Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council agreed to the release of the E3 Strategy, a suite of documents that guide the direction of appliance and equipment energy efficiency across Australia and New Zealand […]
DOWNLOAD PICS FROM THE AREMA ANNUAL DINNER
This link will take you to the photos taken at the AREMA annual dinner, where you can download them. You don’t need to sign in to anything, just follow the links to the ‘Full Edit’ zip file which will download all the photos to your computer or device.
Leadership scholarships help the industry’s young achievers
The ARBS Education and Research Foundation is inviting industry associations, employers and leaders to nominate outstanding young people for the annual ARBS Leadership Scholarships. These awards provide practical support for emerging talent across the HVAC&R and building services sector. Since 2014, the Foundation has returned more than half a million dollars to the industry through […]
The RAC industry at a glance
In a presentation to AREMA in September 2025 the Australian Refrigeration Council provided a snapshot of the RAC industry in Australia, covering its economic impact, employment, emissions, electricity consumption and the refrigerant bank. READ THE PRESENTATION
GEMS year 2024-25 in review
The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards regulator (GEMS) has issued a review of the financial year, including statistics on applications processed, and the results of product monitoring, which found that of 10,385 products monitored, more than 90 percent of them were correctly registered under GEMS. READ THE STATEMENT
GEMS audit reveals inefficiencies
Changes are likely to be made to the operation of GEMS in the Equipment Energy Efficiency program, which was established to prevent the sale of the most energy inefficient products in the Australian market and to inform consumers about the energy efficiency of products. READ THE AUDITOR GENERAL’S FINDINGS
Homes, not power plants, are key to slashing energy costs
A new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis forecasts that household solutions could halve residential bills. READ THE REPORT
Vale Ken Ball – industry stalwart
AREMA pays tribute to Ken Ball, a respected industry stalwart, who has died after a long illness. He served in many roles with AREMA for more than 20 years, and is remembered as an industry leader who supported members with advice and good fellowship. Even though he had retired from the industry, he stayed involved, […]