Edwards says OEMs are moving to low GWP refrigerants and they are doing it now. This is a global reality.

For more than four decades Frank Seeley has refused to be stifled by convention.

Over-voltage means that energy consumption is not only higher, but it also means the lifespan of equipment is shortened.

In the last 12 months alone Actron Air has launched three new product lines.

First Degree is a family owned business that began a decade ago with only two staff.

Bitzer has aligned operations with the needs of customers.

Today there are 98 green building councils globally. Seven years ago there was only 26.

Australian Refrigeration Association (ARA) president Tim Edwards outlines the role of natural refrigerant-based technology (NRBT) in the development of the HVACR industry in Australia and worldwide.

Innovations such as hot tapping are becoming the norm.

This is trade show number nine.

Exhaust vents pump hot air or gases onto the roof space and heat up the solar panels.

Trane has just launched a new air-cooled chiller known as the Stealth chiller.

This sweet spot tends to vary depending on the configuration and assets in a particular data centre.

Presenation from CCN Live 2013

Co2 transcritical technology costs more initially - on average by about 11 per cent - but there are a long list of benefits including reduced gas consumption.

Topics range from carbon pricing to the economic outlook and making the transition to fourth generation gases.