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The major changes are the lifting of the minimum energy efficiency requirements for new homes from 6 to 7 NatHERS stars, and a new annual energy-use budget applicable to major appliances such as space conditioning, hot water, lighting, pool and spa pumps, offset by any onsite renewable energy generation.

Mitsubishi Electric Australia has launched its newest mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) system, designed to recover heat from the air inside a home and transfer it to fresh, dry air introduced from outside.

Alan Obrart, L.AIRAH, wonders why the bottom line is so thin for those HVAC businesses that detect and fix difficult-to-resolve problems in buildings. He has a theory. 

ARBS chair Professor Tony Arnel talks us through four consumer trends and what they mean for the future of the office.

When Ecolibrium last took a deep dive into the state of Australia’s HVAC&R manufacturing base, we discovered that contrary to negative commentary at the time, there was a strong beating heart. As Sean McGowan reports, the challenges may differ today but the same optimism and ingenuity remains.

ARBS 2022, Australia’s premier international air conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition, is slated for August 2022 in Melbourne.

Mitsubishi Electric Australia has launched the LGH-RVS sensible core heat exchanger, the latest development in its Lossnay heat recovery ventilator (HRV) line-up.

Engineers Australia has announced Romilly Madew AO as its new CEO, following the retirement of Dr Bronwyn Evans in May.

S-5! has introduced the CanDuit clamp, designed to secure and support chases and raceways, cable trays, gas piping, condensate lines and other round-shaped objects to metal roofs.

Australian refrigeration pioneer James Harrison has featured in an episode of ABC rural affairs program Landline.

Designed for low-differential-pressure applications that require stringent pressure monitoring and alarming, the RSME room status monitor can be configured to monitor positive or negative pressure.

Fujitsu General has launched new Mid Static Slimline R32 and Mid Static Slimline R32 high performance (HP) models, specially designed with a narrow 240mm high chassis and built-in drain pump for tighter bulkhead or ceiling applications.

The International Network for Women in Cooling has been launched to advance the engagement of women, promote career opportunities, and increase female participation in the HVAC&R sector.

ABB’s motion and electrification businesses in Australia have joined the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) as a new industry leader member.

For the uninitiated, seeing pronouns such as she/her, he/him, they/them, or other variations for the first time can be confusing. So, we decided to provide a quick summary.

Reliable Controls has introduced a new generation of building controllers following the launch of the RC-FLEXair advanced VAV controller.

Daikin Australia has launched its new R32 Altherma Mono-Bloc system, which it describes as “a highly flexible, energy-efficient home heating and cooling system that creates consistent, controllable comfort for homes”.

This Australian designed and manufactured multi-staged, combination filtration system was designed to control light to heavy kitchen exhaust emissions (smoke, grease and cooking odours) for all types of commercial cooking applications.

Multi-disciplinary consultancy Cundall has a new storyteller on board.

After 10 years as national manager of Engineering Commissioning Services, Neil Caswell, M.AIRAH, has moved to Amazon Web Services (AWS).