The second open ebm-papst A/NZ GreenDay was recently held at the Box Hill Institute’s Integrated Technology Hub in Melbourne.
Specialist speakers from industry and government shared the latest news on energy efficiency for HVAC and refrigeration systems, upcoming changes in legislation and energy reduction solutions.
The morning was split into sessions on legislation and policy as well as hands-on case studies to explore the challenges and strategies employed when completing energy saving projects.
Speakers includef Evalin Ling, sustainability leader at AG Coombs, who talked about what sustainability means in the HVAC industry and Dave Redden, principal at Refrigeration Innovations, who shared success stories on supermarket refrigeration upgrades.
Sumit Oberoi, executive director at AMCA, provided participants with a formal introduction to the Climate Control Centre of Excellence.
Meanwhile, Thomas Heine, ebm-Papst A/NZ market manager, shared updates on the VEET scheme, while Scott Bokscay, CEO at the Sustainable Melbourne Fund, gave an overview of the 1200 Buildings Project.
The ebm-papst GreenDay is now in its fifth year worldwide with 2016 the second instalment for HVACR industry professionals in Australia.
Participants at the 2016 event were a mix of consultants, contractors, small business owners, HVAC professionals and TAFE teachers and students.
The next GreenDay is scheduled to take place in Sydney in August. Contact Caroline Bommes for details by calling (03) 9360 6400.