Industry groups in Europe and around the world are joining together to provide information on the safe adoption of alternatives to high-GWP HFC refrigerants via the REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE learning program. The program covers the full range of low-GWP refrigerants, including hydrocarbons, HFOs, carbon dioxide and ammonia. On May 28, the REAL Alternatives 4 […]
The National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) is seeking submissions for The Future of NABERS Energy (FoNE) paper. The FoNE project seeks to adapt NABERS Energy to match changes in the industry. NABERS Energy currently uses the National Greenhouse Accounts (NGA) emissions factors to compare buildings that use different mixes of energy sources. These […]
AIRAH is holding a Streamline webinar called “Who’s Leak is it Anyway?” on Thursday, May 21. The webinar will cover what the ever-increasing emphasis on energy efficiency and building performance means for HVAC professionals. The session will explore what is expected of HVAC professionals, building air tightness and the main failure points of HVAC professionals. […]
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, ASHRAE has scheduled a four-day live virtual event. The 2020 ASHRAE Virtual Conference is structured to allow participants from all over the world to take advantage of the Society’s strong technical content. The virtual conference will include more than 90 technical sessions, updates from Society leaders, and virtual networking […]
World Refrigeration Day (WRD) is celebrated annually on June 26, the birth date of Lord Kelvin, after whom the absolute temperature scale is named. This year, the day will be dedicated to cold chain technology, and its vital role in food security and in preserving public health and wellbeing. Designated as the world’s biggest celebration […]
HVAC field device manufacturer Belimo has announced the Australian launch of its webinar platform. The Switzerland-based company has been conducting webinars in the US since 2012. The American webinars are delivered as part of Belimo University’s training programs that were designed to assist with understanding HVAC fundamentals. According to regional application consultant, Asia Pacific, at […]
AIRAH has announced the 2020 edition of Big Data and Analytics Forum will be hosted online. Originally scheduled to take place in Melbourne on August 6, this year’s event will instead be delivered entirely as a virtual forum. The 2020 Big Data and Analytics Virtual Forum will be a live-streamed half-day event to be held […]
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is now holding Green Building Day online on Tuesday, June 16. It will be live streamed to attendees. Green Building Day examines how to drive change through the Green Star rating system, and is a chance to hear from sustainability experts, learn about Green Star projects and connect […]
The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, April 28 about the challenges and commercial opportunities for sustainable cooling and the cold-chain in India. The webinar is called The cold-chain imperative – Food saved is as important as food produced, and will explore how the UK can support solutions in this growth […]
The Facility Management Association of Australia (FMA) is hosting its annual conference and exhibition as a virtual event on Monday, June 1. The event is titled Ideaction.2020 – Ahead of the Game 2020: Virtualising the FM Industry, and will focus on what is ahead in the facilities management industry, and how to embrace new technologies and […]