Innovation for HVAC decarbonisation
Temperzone has launched the Econex HWP, a water-cooled packaged HVAC range claiming 71–80% reduction in Global Warming Potential per kW of cooling or heating versus older systems.
71–80% reduction in Global Warming Potential per kW of cooling or heating compared to previous Temperzone systems.
What is the Temperzone Econex HWP and how much does it cut Global Warming Potential?
HVAC technicians and installers should note this new low-GWP product range, which may influence equipment choices on commercial and residential decarbonisation projects.
Key takeaways
- Temperzone's new Econex HWP is a hideaway water-cooled packaged HVAC unit.
- The range claims a 71–80% cut in Global Warming Potential per kW versus older systems.
- The product targets decarbonisation goals in heating and cooling applications.
- No pricing or availability details were provided in the announcement.
Related
Seeing all-electric stars in the NABERS Annual Report
The NABERS 2025/26 Annual Report shows progress in energy efficiency, electrification, indoor environment, energy management innovation and embodied carbon. The report highlights all-electric buildings among the standouts.
Why it matters: Electricians, HVAC technicians and builders may see more demand for all-electric building work as NABERS ratings reward electrification. Plumbers working on gas hot water and appliances may be affected too.
Building ministers pledge NCC modernisation
State, Territory and Commonwealth ministers responsible for housing, homelessness, planning and building met in Canberra on October 16, 2026. Reform of the National Construction Code (NCC) was on the agenda. The article gives no further detail.
Why it matters: Builders and other trades working to the NCC may eventually face changed construction requirements. No specific changes are confirmed yet, so there is no immediate impact on day-to-day work.
NZ announces refrigerant stewardship scheme
New Zealand will bring synthetic F-gas refrigerants under a regulated product stewardship scheme from April 1, 2027. The article gives no further detail on how the scheme will work.
Why it matters: Australian HVAC and refrigeration businesses working across the Tasman, or watching trends here, may face similar refrigerant handling rules. The NZ details are not yet clear.