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More sustainable heating and cooling is magnetic prospect Image: U. S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory A team of researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory developed a magnetocaloric heat pump that is comparable to current vapor-compression heat pumps in weight, cost, and […] The post More sustainable heating and cooling […]

More green home loans for heat pumps in Australia Image: nikomsolftwaer/stock.adobe.com The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced a $50 million commitment to Bank Australia for energy performance upgrades of existing homes as the rollout of the landmark Household Energy […] The post More green home loans for heat pumps in Australia appeared first

Future of irrigation in Tamar Valley to undergo business case Image: Cat Bell/stock.adobe.com The Tasmanian Government has secured funding for the next stage of the Tamar Irrigation Scheme. Minister for Energy and Renewables, Nick Duigan, said a business case will be progressed to determine […] The post Future of irrigation in Tamar Valley to undergo business

New CSOL list keeps HVAC staff on list Image: DC Studio/stock.adobe.com The federal government has released the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). The new CSOL has been designed to replace what the government describes as “complex, out of date and inflexible” occupation lists […] The post New CSOL list keeps HVAC staff on list appeared first on

Flender remains as highly sustainable drive manufacturer More power with lower dimensions and weight: Thanks to the increase in power density, Winergy gearboxes make wind energy more efficient and resource-saving. Image: Flender German drive specialist Flender announced that it has once again been awarded the platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s most renowned provider of

Smart irrigation the future of Australian agriculture Image: La Trobe University, Aglantis A smart irrigation system powered by artificial intelligence will tell sugarcane farmers when and where to water their crops in an advance that could one day revolutionise agriculture – and […] The post Smart irrigation the future of Australian agriculture appeared first on

Training partnership to pump up HVAC skill sets Image: kokliang1981/stock.adobe.com Bitzer—Green Point and RMIT University are working together to provide essential hands-on skills in an advanced CO2 refrigeration and air conditioning pump training system. As system innovation and the HVAC&R […] The post Training partnership to pump up HVAC skill sets appeared first on Pump

Solar Victoria protecting heat pump consumers Image: Gerd/stock.adobe.com Solar Victoria continues to enforce industry standards for consumers purchasing energy-efficient hot water systems and heat pumps under its flagship Solar Homes program. Victoria has seen rapid growth in hot […] The post Solar Victoria protecting heat pump consumers appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine. Read rest

AIRAH Awards winners announced for 2024 Image: Kwest/stock.adobe.com The 2024 AIRAH Awards winners were announced at a black-tie gala dinner at Crown Aviary in Melbourne on November 21. The awards recognize outstanding achievements in Australia’s HVAC&R building services […] The post AIRAH Awards winners announced for 2024 appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine. Read rest

Heat pump industry group seeks members Image: JPC-PROD/stock.adobe.com The Roadmap for Heat Pump Hot Water Systems (HPHWS) in Australia was released in July 2024, paving the way for exciting growth and innovation in our industry. This vital document outlines […] The post Heat pump industry group seeks members appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine. Read rest