Split systems briefing for South Australian installers
AREMA will hold a briefing for installers of split systems in South Australia on the forthcoming demand response requirements that they will be legally required to meet. The event details are: Date: Wednesday, 19 October 2022 Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm Location: West Adelaide Football Club Light Refreshments will be served RSVP by Monday, 10 […]
New energy requirements for air conditioners over 65kW become law from 1 October 2022
From 1 October 2022, relevant air conditioners over 65kW must meet new minimum energy performance standards outlined in the new Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Air Conditioners above 65kW) Determination. Suppliers are also required to register in-scope products through the Energy Rating Product Registration System. What air conditioners above 65kW are covered? The Determination covers […]
Significant milestone reached in ozone layer recovery
In August 2022 the Global Monitoring Laboratory gave the world some good news on the rate of recovery of the ozone layer. The Laboratory analyses annual air samples at remote sites around the globe. It’s latest report is that the atmospheric concentration of ozone-depleting substances shows the threat to the ozone layer receding below a […]
New application process for Vic heat pump subsidies
Solar Victoria has advised of a new process for suppliers to join the Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program. They are welcoming new applications to join the Approved Supplier Panel via VendorPanel our eProcurement Platform. The new process will allow suppliers to apply at any time (without a fixed deadline) and to complete the application […]
A case study on the fight to save energy by remote control of consumer thermostats
A recent article from the Washington Post in America makes interesting reading on the subject of allowing power companies to adjust home appliances of consenting customers in order to conserve energy during heat waves. CLICK HERE TO READ THE REPORT
AREMA joins indoor air quality campaign
A project to tackle the mounting rate of illness through poor indoor air quality in commercial buildings, in which AREMA has agreed to be a partner, has just been awarded $5million for it to get started. AREMA had agreed to partner with the Queensland University of Technology which had made the bid for research funds […]
Solar and appliance upgrades for NSW energy bills
The NSW government has included a $128 million Energy Bill Buster program in the 2022-2023 NSW budget, which will allow eligible households to receive the equivalent of up to 10 years’ worth of rebates in an upfront lump sum towards a free solar system or home appliance upgrade. Read the full media release
Victoria expands Solar Homes Program
Eligibility for Victoria’s $1.3 billion Solar Homes program will be expanded, enabling households to access rebates for both solar panels and solar hot water or high-efficiency electric heat pumps for the first time. Victorians, who have not previously claimed a solar rebate, will be eligible for up to $2,400 in rebates for the installation of […]
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 […]