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.

It isn’t often that Australia’s HVAC industry is recognised for it’s hard work which is why the 2012 ARBS Awards are so special. Sandra Van Dijk profiles the finalists.

Data centre managers will upgrade servers three times before they even consider replacing UPS or cooling systems, according to new research released by Emerson Network Power.

Training in natural refrigerants hydrocarbons and CO2 will be provided to 80 air conditioning and refrigeration technicians under the federal government’s National Workforce Development Fund (NWDF).

A survey of the building sustainability rating scheme has highlighted its acceptance along with areas of possible improvement.

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has certified its 400th Green Star project.

In a bid to accelerate the adoption of natural refrigerants in Australia, a new industry group has been formally established to work with government and industry stakeholders.

Last December, Singapore’s Civil Defence Force (SCDF) announced the banning of hydrocarbons as a refrigerant in that country.

The Australian Government Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities contract with the current Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) expires on 12 September 2012.

Speaking at a side event to the 23rd meeting of the Parties, one manufacturer claimed the market share of hydrocarbons in automotive air conditioning (MAC) has risen to ten per cent

Australia boasts one of the longest-running product stewardship schemes for refrigerants in the world.

Carbon dioxide is being captured and used to cool offices by a firm in Thailand.

The Australian Institute of Refrigeration Airconditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has released a communique to the federal government warning the refrigerant levy will create a black market.