Sustainability

PRIME
A whole-of-industry pathway to a low-emissions future
PRIME page
2018
Warm weather policies for mid-tier buildings
AIRAH recognises the impact air conditioning has on the environment, and encourages energy efficient operation of HVAC systems. In hot weather, air conditioning temperature set points can be relaxed when appropriate clothing is worn. AIRAH has introduced this warm weather policy and makes it available to use.
2018
AIRAH supports consumers call for government and industry to set higher energy performance standards for all Australian homes.
Full report
2018
Building commissioning
The Standards Australia Design Thinking Workshop – Building Commissioning summary 2017 
This document summarises discussion at a workshop held by the Standards Australia Incubator regarding Building Commissioning in Australia. The outcomes of the workshop may be used to inform next steps for the industry participants.

Successful project proposal for building commissioning for Standards Australia

PRIME discussion paper for the ABCB – regulating building commissioning
Discussion paper
2018          
Walk in cool rooms – Barriers to energy efficiency
AIRAH discussion paper: Walk-in cool room research project – Barriers to energy efficiency: Discussion paper

Walk-in cool room and freezer research project – Barriers to energy efficiency: Findings and recommendations report
2018          
Findings and recommendations on DA19 – HVAC&R Maintenance industry survey
Full report
2017          
Opportunity knocks: Accelerating energy efficiency for mid-tier buildings
Full report
2017          
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission
Strategic priorities for the Australian energy sector
AIRAH response
2017          
Future of HVAC – in a Net-Zero World
An industry foresighting perspective on developments in the Australian HVAC market
Full report
2017          
Submission to the Green Building Council of Australia
A carbon positive roadmap for the built environment
AIRAH response
2017
Submission to the Department of the Environment and Energy
Review of climate change policies
AIRAH response
2017
Submission to the Department of the Environment and Energy
The Independent Review into the Future Security of the National Electricity Market
AIRAH response
2017
PRIME discussion paper – regulating building commissioning
Discussion paper
2016
NSW Office of Environment and Heritage
NSW Draft Climate Change Fund Strategic Plan and a Draft Plan to Save NSW Energy and Money
AIRAH reponse
2016
Submission to the Department of Environment and Energy
Regulation Impact Statement on Refrigerated Display and Storage Cabinets
AIRAH response
2016
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
Advancing Climate Action in Queensland
AIRAH response
2016
AIRAH election position
2016
ABSEC – Low Carbon, High Performance
Full report | Summary report
2016
Regulatory Impact Statement – Improving the Energy Efficiency Performance of Small Office Buildings
AIRAH response
2015
Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) to help develop and inform a Victorian construction industry technologies strategy
AIRAH response
2014
Department of Industry - HVAC High Efficiency System Strategy (HESS) - HVAC facilitation strategy
Full document
2014
NABERS training options
AIRAH response
2014
NABERS algorithms review
AIRAH response
2014
NSW Energy Savings Scheme review - Issues paper
AIRAH response
2014
Department of the Environment - Emissions Reduction Fund – Green Paper
AIRAH response
2014
NCC - Access for maintenance as a function of design and construction
AIRAH report
2013
National Energy Efficient Building Project issues paper
AIRAH response
2013
NSW Energy Savings Scheme consultation
AIRAH response
2013
Department of the Environment – Emissions Reduction Fund
AIRAH response
2013
Green Star – Design and As Built consultation paper
AIRAH response
2012
AIRAH response to the Regulation Impact Statement Proposal for national licensing for refrigeration and air conditioning
AIRAH response
2012
National Building Energy Standard-Setting Assessment and Rating Framework
2012
Industry survey report – NABERS rating tools 
AIRAH report
2011
AIRAH discussion paper – Energy modelling protocol alignment
2011
Department of Climate Change And Energy Efficiency – Tax-Breaks for Green Buildings
AIRAH response
2011
Workshop outcomes – AIRAH and IBPSA - Non-Residential energy simulation tool protocol harmonisation
2011
DCCEE - Proposed carbon price mechanism and architecture
AIRAH response
2010
National Building Energy Standard-Setting Assessment and Rating Framework
2010
HVAC Industry response to AIRAH Survey on BCA Section J compliance
Full report
2010
Prime Minister’s task group on energy efficiency issues paper
AIRAH response
2009
ABCBs proposal for BCA 2010 Volume one – energy efficiency measures
AIRAH response
2007
ASHRAE and AIRAH - Joint resolution on climate change
Full paper
2004–2005
National Framework for Energy Efficiency
  • NFEE_Stage 1_DiscussionPaper - Towards a National Framework for Energy Efficiency—Issues and challenges
    Full report
  • Towards a National Framework for Energy Efficiency (NFEE) Issues and Challenges
    AIRAH Response
  • National Framework for Energy Efficiency results of Stakeholder Consultation Report
    Full report
2003
AIRAH Member Survey - Energy-Efficient Design in the Commercial Building Sector
Full Report

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