Savings could be achieved through simple measures such as improved air tightness, double glazed windows, increased insulation, outdoor shading, more efficient air conditioners, hot water systems and lighting.

The project is underpinned by a 14.5 hectare solar energy farm with a one megawatt central battery and integrates rooftop solar panels and smaller batteries across the campus.

The 90-minute events are free and will be held in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide.

The capital cost of the new systems are substantially lower than traditional designs with smaller ammonia plants now able to compete head-to-head with 100 kWr HFC-based systems, the report said.

In the future, AI technologies will be used to control connected production plants and continuously improve systems and standards.

Anderson positioned industry to work collaboratively with government which led to a range of successful outcomes.

To be held at the International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour in Sydney, the two day event will be held on March 20-21, 2019.

Recent innovations include micro-cascade air-cooled condensing units available in capacities from as small as 2.5 kWr and upwards.

The fraudulent certificates were allegedly created for buyers to circumvent completing compulsory theory and practical assessments.

This rising trend of small self-contained commercial refrigeration using natural refrigerants is expected to continue.

ARC will call for nominations for the industry advisory body in coming weeks.

A dirty air conditioner will use up to 30% more power.

The absence of legislation has allowed self regulation by property owners and managers.

Buildings currently consume more than half Australia’s electricity and most have lifespans of between 50 and 100 years.

The discount will apply when a high-efficiency air conditioner is purchased through an approved installer.

Some of the most popular design trends are the very cause of urban heat increases, according to Professor Knapp.