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Lower energy bills through industrial heat pumps Image: Zdena Venclik/stock.adobe.com The Victorian Government is helping big manufacturing and industrial businesses find new ways to slash their energy bills. Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio visited MainStream Aquaculture’s barramundi hatchery […] The post Lower energy bills through industrial heat pumps appeared first on Pump Industry […]

Get licensed plumbers for heat pumps, says VBA Image: erikrous/stock.abobe.com The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has been informed that, in some instances, practitioners have been working without their licence or registration when installing heat pumps. All prescribed plumbing work must […] The post Get licensed plumbers for heat pumps, says VBA appeared first on Pump

New CEO for Hydro Tasmania Image: UlrikaArt/stock.adobe.com Hydro Tasmania Chair Richard Bolt has announced the appointment of Rachel Watson to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Ms Watson is currently the Country Manager for global renewable developer […] The post New CEO for Hydro Tasmania appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine. Read rest of article

NABERS goes to school to rate energy and water performance Image: Wirestock/stock.adobe.com Australian schools are getting smarter on their energy and water performance, meaning more comfortable classrooms for kids and securing savings for schools that can be invested back into their education. […] The post NABERS goes to school to rate energy and water performance

Australia’s largest firefighting helicopter pumped for upgrade Image: dreamnikon/stock.adobe.com The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has been preparing for summer with upgrades to Australia’s largest firefighting helicopter, including increased water-holding capacity and new night-time capabilities. The CH-47 Chinook helicopter […] The post Australia’s largest firefighting helicopter pumped for upgrade appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine.

New bore for Port Campbell nearly ready Image: agcreationsnz/stock.adobe.com Work to install a new bore at the Port Campbell Water Treatment Plant is in the final stages. Wannon Water has completed the bore’s final testing. All major stages of […] The post New bore for Port Campbell nearly ready appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine.

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