On-line press releases from COOLMAX on improving building energy efficiency. The media centre also has articles on air conditioning power use.
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Productivity Commission draft report on energy saving a 'disappointment'.
29/04/05
The report takes a very hands off 'free market' approach to the issue of energy conservation as a means to reduce greenhouse gas production. In fact of the eleven key points in the executive summary, only two (grudgingly) concede that there may be a case for taking action, the other 9 points are either observations or recommendations to stop or delay actions already under-way!
Submission by Clive Blanchard to the Energy Efficiency Inquiry.
20/01/05
Wider use of evaporative cooling could save Australia hundreds of millions of dollars. A submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into the Economic and Environmental Potential of Energy Efficiency.
More Air-conditioners Lead to Less Satisfaction.
18/03/04
Changes in the way people buy reverse cycle air conditioners are leading to more unhappy customers
Air conditioner levy could boost alternative cooling technologies
16/01/04
A proposal to introduce a levy on air conditioners has sparked intense criticism. This shows why the criticism is misguided.
Saving energy and money with COOLMAX
16/04/03
Using ZIEHL-ebm fans and evaporative cooler pumps has enabled the COOLMAX CM50 to save up to 80% of the energy used by refrigerative coolers and up to 60% of the energy used by other evaporative coolers.
The Power Crisis - Surge In Air Conditioning Demand Drives Up South Australia's Electricity Prices
23/9/2
Electricity prices are expected to rise 20-30% from January 1st when individual householders are forced to sign contracts with AGL or another electricity retailer. The main reason is not so much deregulation, but more to do with the growth in energy use, in particular air conditioner use...
Green Air conditioning
16/8/2
Air conditioning is not normally thought of as 'Green', however an innovative manufacturer has finally made a 'Green' cooler that allows you to keep cool with a clear conscience...
Background information on COOLMAX and evaporative cooling.
About Clive Blanchard, Consulting Mechanical Engineer.
Background information on Clive Blanchard