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Category: Regulations
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Walk-in cool room research project
AIRAH (the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating) has released a discussion paper on the initial findings of industry consultation into barriers of energy efficiency in the walk-in cool room sector in Victoria. AIRAH is working with The Expert Group and the Department of Environment, Water, Land and Planning to provide visibility to the […]
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DELWP releases new plumbing regulations
The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has released draft Plumbing Regulations and a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for public consultation. The new regulations are the result of the early public consultation phase that occurred in March 2017 and the subsequent targeted consultation process. Key changes proposed include: Additional experience requirements for […]
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Energy Rating seek feedback on chiller policy
Energy Rating are holding two public consultation meetings in July regarding proposed updates to liquid chiller policy. Melbourne: 19 July, 10am–12pm at the Waverley International Hotel, 301 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley Sydney: 20 July, 10am–12pm at Stamford Plaza, Sydney Airport RSVP required by Friday, 6 July. Energy Rating are also looking into the possibility of […]
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AC Electrical Safety rules changing June 30
Important changes to the registration system for household air conditioning units are set to take effect on June 30. Under the Electrical Equipment Safety System, all units must be declared with the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) and documented to AS/NZS 60335.2.40 with registration before selling. The new rules state that for units that use […]
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Information sessions about the HFC phase-down
The Department of the Environment and Energy is running a series of free information sessions around Australia about what the hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phase-down will mean for HFC users including equipment owners and technicians, and other changes to the program to reduce emissions and increase efficiency. The sessions will be held at: Adelaide on June 1 […]
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The 2017-18 ESS Rule changes have been gazetted
The NSW government has amended the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) Rule to incorporate the 2017–2018 annual Rule updates. The Energy Savings Scheme (Amendment No.1) Rule 2018 in the NSW Government Gazette was recently published, and a consolidated version of the ESS Rule is available for download. The amendments to the ESS Rule include: updates to […]
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AIRAH’s DA15 Air Filters and Cleaning Devices is open for public comment
DA15 Air Filters and Cleaning Devices is open for industry/public review until 5pm on May 1. Comments are invited on the technical content, wording and general arrangement of the DA. Read more >>
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Section J, NCC 2019 Volume One is open for comment
NCC 2019 is currently open for public comment. For all items, except energy efficiency of commercial buildings, the public comment period for NCC 2019 closes Friday, April 13. For energy efficiency of commercial buildings, the public comment period closes Friday, April 20. Read more >>
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Sydney’s sustainable office plan
Sydney’s sustainable office building plan calls on building owners and tenants to reap the benefits of efficient buildings running on renewable energy. Sydney’s commercial office building sector includes some of the most innovative buildings in the country and we have leading examples of environmental design and performance. However, the sector still has a significant environmental […]