The introduction of a national occupational licensing system on July 1, 2012 has been postponed for at least 12 months.

It is a time of angst and opportunity for the refrigeration industry, according to Tim Edwards, the inaugural president of the Australian Refrigeration Association (ARA).

The HVAC&R industry is bracing for the fallout that will accompany the introduction of carbon pricing on July 1, 2012.

The counterfeit refrigerant problem that continues to spread across the globe has reached Australian shores, with Heatcraft announcing a product safety recall.

Following the collapse of the Hastie Group, CCN has prepared this special news report detailing the fallout both here and overseas.

The Southern California Gas Company is relying on the sun’s rays to provide air conditioning as well as power.

Trane executives recently made a flying visit to Australia to meet with representatives from Dalkia Energy Solutions to discuss future product development plans.

The soon to be completed Rydges Hotel at Sydney Airport will install a natural gas-fired cogeneration unit in a bid to reduce energy costs.

The subject of refrigerant gases has never been at the top of the political agenda but last month it caught the attention of Australia’s two main political parties as they debated the introduction of carbon pricing on July 1, 2012.

More than 400 jobs have been saved in Victoria following the collapse of the Hastie Group.

The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (RACCA) is sending out a formal notice warning permit holders to be on the look-out for counterfeit refrigerant in Australia.

EE-Oz Training Standards has entered into an agreement with the federal Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) to develop training and resources to safely handle natural refrigerants.

Changes to the Victorian electrical licensing system in 2011 had the unintentional effect of leaving refrigeration technicians without a licence to fault

The tragic deaths of two refrigeration technicians late last year will hopefully prompt van owners and drivers to ensure the safety of vehicles and their contents.

Summit Matsu Chillers has announced its exclusive Australian distributorship for Hanbell compressors.

As copper prices increase around the world, thefts of refrigeration systems and air conditioning condensers are increasing as well.