AREMA withdraws support for NCC 2022
AREMA president Mark Padwick said the association would be calling on the Australian Building Code Board to incorporate sizing of heating and cooling equipment into the 2022 National Construction Code. Until that happens, AREMA cannot support the current approach which will lead to higher energy bills, increased electricity use and a rise in greenhouse gas […]
Cold Hard Facts 2021 released
The latest in this series of reports on the refrigeration and air conditioning industry is now available. These reports, produced for the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, provide economic and technological assessments of the Australian industry. These assessments help industry and policy makers manage phase out of ozone depleting substances and management […]
Discussion paper released for consumer goods stewardship
The Federal Government has just released a discussion paper( Stewardship for Consumer and Other Electrical and Electronic Products Discussion Paper https://haveyoursay.awe.gov.au/e-stewardship that includes split system air conditioners. It proposes potentially expanding the ozone legislation to cover equipment at end-of-life. It contains interesting ideas. Feedback deadline is 25 February 2022.
Electrical and electronic products stewardship
AREMA has been invited to join in the waste electrical and electronic equipment consultation process to help find solutions for the better management of Australia’s growing e-waste problem. The General Meeting held on 9 December 2021 was presented with the latest e-waste report.
AREMA President Mark Padwick is HVACR leader of the year
AREMA President Mark Padwick has been named HVACR Leader of the Year in Australia, for his tireless devotion to the industry over a 40 year career. Sponsored by Refrigerant Reclaim Australia, the awards were announced in detail in a special feature in CCN December-January 2022 edition. Mark shared the award limelight with another well know […]
Applications open for $40 million clean technology grants program
Applications are open for the $40 million Clean Technology Research and Development (R&D) Grants Program, which encourages the development of innovative technologies and services to lower industry carbon emissions. Read the Minister’s news release for details.
Low Emissions Technology Statement 2021
This is the second Low Emissions Technology Statement released by the AustralianGovernment. Annual statements are released under the Technology Investment Roadmap. The roadmap is the cornerstone of Australia’s Long-Term Emissions Reduction Plan to meet net zero emissions by 2050. It is an enduring process to accelerate the development and commercialisation of new and emerging low […]
