Oceania
Alliance to promote microgrid solutions
02 Apr 2015 ABB and Samsung SDI ABB and Samsung SDI, the leading manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, are working together to promote microgrid solutions globally. The two companies will esta...
GECA releases new refrigerants standard
09 Mar 2015 A new standard for refrigerants from Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) has been released and is accepting applications for certification. GECA’s Refrigerants standard has b...
Revised format for second annual solar workshop
27 Mar 2015 The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has introduced a revised format for its second annual Solar Heating and Cooling Workshop to be held on April 23, 2015 at the University of Wollongong. AIRAH CEO Phil Wilkinson said solar heating and cooling has the potential to help Australia deal with some of the nation’s electricity grid issues, such as ...
Total Facilities 2015 returns to Sydney
20 Mar 2015 Next week 2,500 facilities management professionals are expected to converge on Glebe Island’s Sydney Exhibition Centre for the annual Total Facilities event. Taking place from Marc...
Fair Go for The West: Energy smart Bakers Maison in Revesby
19 March 2015 BAKERS Maison Australia proves that taking a responsible attitude with the environment can also mean considerable savings on the bottom line. ? Efforts by the Revesby wholesale company o...
Alkimos Beach master plan sets a new standard
17 Mar 2015 Alkimos Beach in Perth’s northern coastal corridor has been awarded Australia’s first 6 Star Green Star - Communities rating for a residential master-planned project from the Green Buildin...
Seeley's 7 star heater prompts ratings review
10 Mar 2015 The Australian Gas Association (AGA) is set to undertake a review of Australia’s star rating system for gas heating products following the announcement last week that Seeley International ...
Turner Engineering to distribute Panasonic
09 Mar 2015 Victoria and Tasmania Panasonic has appointed Turner Engineering to distribute the company’s range of air conditioning products to the specialist market in Victoria and Tasmania. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Group director, Richard Tassone, said Turner Engineering has a strong track-record and has been a Panasonic distributor in Western Australia for the past 25 years. ...
National greenhouse and energy reporting data released
03 Mar 2015 The Clean Energy Regulator has released the 2013-14 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) data publication. Under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme, Australian corporations that meet certain thresholds are required to report their emissions and energy information to the Clean Energy Regulator. Data reported under this scheme captures around 60 ...
AIRAH Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Courses 2015
AIRAH will be holding four industrial ammonia refrigeration courses this year. The three courses are: Industrial Ammonia Plant Operations, Ammonia Emergency Response, Ammonia Safety Awareness and Energy Efficient Industrial Refrigeration. The Industrial Ammonia Plant Operations Course is suitable for refrigerant plant operators who need to be aware of potential hazards associated wit...
