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IEQ lab opens

Sydney University has opened a laboratory to monitor indoor air quality.

Daikin moves on plans to expand its heating business in North America with a multi-billion dollar acquisition.

Free energy guide

A free guide for calculating TEWI is available to measure the impact of HVAC&R systems.

Business outlook

The tight economic climate that has dominated Australia's business outlook in the first half of 2012 is likely to continue for the remainder of the year.

The Townsville RSL Stadium in North Queensland has 1800 solar photovaltaic panels on its roof, producing two-thirds of its energy requirements.

Australia and Europe will link their emissions trading systems with interim arrangements to be in place by mid-2013.

Fujitsu appointment

Fujitsu General appoints a new national marketing manager.

Heating reward

Federal government says consumers who save on heating costs and reduce their reliance on air conditioners should be rewarded.

Massive price hikes for refrigerant gases has led to insurance firms reviewing commercial premiums.

Melbourne University installs quality piping at its new $100 million medical facility.

National licensing for refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics will save $86 million annually.

A new research project aims to raise the bar on coil design.

A wave of power

Ocean waves could supply 10 per cent of Australia's electricity supply by 2050.

Demand for air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics is up 31 per cent.

Climate Change Minister Greg Combet warns that the only countries likely to prosper in the 21st century are those that deploy technologies which decouple production from pollution.

West Australian company, Naturaliste Vintners, will reduce the carbon emissions intensity of its refrigeration systems by more than 50 per cent by moving to hydrocarbon refrigerants thanks to the Clean Technology Investment Program.