AIRAH is calling for abstracts for The Future of HVAC 2014 conference, to be held in Sydney from 16-17 July. [ + ]

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has voiced its support for the restoration of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). [ + ]

Recent heatwaves have seen Australian consumers relying heavily on their air conditioners, but recent research from LG shows that few people actually know how much their air conditioner use bumps up their electricity bill. [ + ]

Philips has reported a successful Q4 2013, with a comparable sales growth of 7% and operational results up by 20%. The company says it achieved its 2013 sales targets set in 2011. [ + ]

Following a successful event in February 2013, the Australian Data Centre Strategy Summit will return in March 2014. The summit comprises 40 keynotes, plus roundtables, collaborative think-tanks, prequalified one-on-one meetings, an exhibition and workshops. [ + ]

Scoring 66 out of 100 in the IHS Emerging PV Markets Attractiveness Index for Q4 2013, South Africa came in a full 17 points ahead of second-ranked Thailand. [ + ]

The Australian Building and Construction Commission is the "tough cop" the construction industry needs to fight organised crime, Master Electricians Australia says. MEA has urged the Senate not to obstruct attempts to reinstate the ABCC. [ + ]

The Cooperative Research Centre is working to develop new devices and systems to protect workers and drivers from fatigue, including dynamic lighting systems and sweat and saliva testing for fatigue. [ + ]

Axing the Renewable Energy Target (RET) could result in the loss of 2000 jobs, plus thousands more not created, according to analysis commissioned by the REC Agents Association. [ + ]

Peter Meijer, BICSI South Pacific's representative on the CT-001 standards committee, has announced his intention to step down from the role. BICSI is seeking a suitable member to take on the role once Meijer steps down in mid-February. [ + ]

Lighting Council Australia is offering an LED seminar series presented by Professor Georges Zissis on the topic of LED street lighting. [ + ]

The Wollongong Lord Mayor has presented the University of Wollongong (UOW) Solar Decathlon team with the Lord Mayor's Special Award as part of the city's Australia Day Awards. [ + ]

The Clean Energy Council is calling for papers for Clean Energy Week, its annual conference. Clean Energy Week 2014 will be held in Sydney from 22 to 25 July. [ + ]

DVTEL Inc, a global provider of video surveillance solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Australian distributor Q Security Systems. [ + ]

LG Electronics has appointed Milton Kaloudis to the role of General Manager, Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. [ + ]