|
|
Call for Papers
 IIR Centenary Dinner and Technical Day
14 October 2008
As part of the NZ Cold Storage Association Conference, the NZ National Committee of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has organised a Technical Day and Dinner to celebrate the centenary of the IIR. The theme of the day is "Refrigeration - the Next 100 Years."
Call for Papers
If you have material that you would like to present at the Technical Day, we are now calling for papers.
Contact Mike North (Chair of the NZ National Committee of IIR) to register your interest - mike.north@agresearch.co.nz
Topics could cover a wide range of research, new developments, new applications, new products etc relating to all aspects of refrigeration.
Conference Update
 "Lights Out" Theme - a Variety of Interpretations
How is progress on energy efficiency?
What are the propects for next winter's power supply?
Lost for bright ideas?
Things getting so tough that the lights might get turned off for good?
The conference programme is filling with presentations that could get your lights going again!!
But - there are still some speaking spaces. So if you have any bright ideas - let me know.
 Don't Delay Your Conference Registration
Pressure for hotel rooms in Wellington is high so you are urged to get your conference registrations in as soon as possible. Also, don't forget that early registration finishes on 12 September.
At the very least, let me know by email that you will be attending and which hotel you want to stay at and I will mark you down for early registration.
Registration details can be downloaded from the website - 2008 Annual Conference
Sponsors - have you secured your place in the Conference Trade Exhibition?
With this year's theme, there are plenty of opportunities for raising your profile with your product or service.
Can you offer energy savings?
Simple things - lighting, door operation, insulation
More complex solutions
Support equipment
Training
And what about fire protection - is this your area of expertise?
Make sure your company gets maximum exposure at this year's conference.
Sponsorship details can be downloaded from the website - Sponsorship 2008
Name Tags & Lanyards
Tenders closed today with no offers!!
What's up?
Grab this prized item - a great way to have your company name in front of everyone's eyes for the whole of the conference.
Tender extended to Friday 29 August.
Make me an offer!
Change to Emissions Trading Scheme Bill
Communication has been received regarding a change to the ETS Bill.
Wayne Hennessy of CRL Ltd prepared a paper for the Ministry for the Environment on implications of different ways HFCs might be included, price impacts for imported refrigerants and ways to avoid local equipment manufacturers being disadvantaged. MfE has recently released this paper - Synthetic Greenhouse Gases and the Emissions Trading Scheme June 2008 CR43.
Wayne explains that, on the basis of submissions received, the Select Committee has decided to amend the ETS legislation so that HFCs would not be included until 2013 (instead of 2010). There will be ongoing consultation with industry stakeholders, especially regarding ways to include refrigerants imported in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment (including vehicles). It is proposed in the Bill that a voluntary reporting scheme be established in 2011 and a mandatory one in 2012 before the ETS obligation (with price impacts) is imposed in 2013.
It is unclear at this stage whether the government has the numbers to pass the ETS Bill before the House rises or whether it will be held over to the next Parliament after the Election. No matter which major party leads the next government, it would be reasonable to assume that some form of ETS legislation will be in place within 12 months. The detailed regulations on HFC reporting etc would be developed later with industry consultation.
Cold Storage Facility for Sale
Palmerston North
CB Richard Ellis have provided the following information regarding a cold store for sale on Tremain Ave in Palmerston North:
The property comprises a 2.12 hectare site containing a modern and functional distribution centre. Areas include high stud generic storage warehousing as well as a conference centre and an adjoining development site. Expansion plans incorporating the adjoining site area are available. Substantial chattels are included in the sale, details of which are outlined in the Sale & Purchase agreement.
[Existing tenant] has a temporary lease over the property allowing enough time for an occupier to relocate premises or for an investor to secure a tenant.
Highlights include:
- 18 month holding return from [Existing Tenant] or Vacant Possession
- Significant land holding
- Cool store/Freezer and ambient storage potential
- 3,750sqm adjoining development site
- Strategic logistical location and access
- 11.5 metre maximum height
- Secondary after hours access available to Dowling Street
Expressions of interest close on Thursday, 28 August 2008, if not sold prior.
For more information (including detailed Sales & Purchase agreement) either contact me or:
Benet Carroll - CB Richard Ellis Ltd
04 474 9862
0272 363 871
Benet.Carroll@cbre.co.nz
EECA Innovation Fund
Solar Water Heating and Heat Pump Water Heaters
EECA has announced the opening of the next round of funding for the contestable Innovation Fund. The fund provides support for the growth and development of solar water heating and heat pump water heating.
Applications must be received at EECA by 4pm Friday 3rd October 2008.
For more information contact:
Robyn Pearce, Solar Finance Advisor, at solarfinance@eeca.govt.nz or call 0800 358 676
For full details go to the EECA website at www.energywise.govt.nz/solar or www.gets.govt.nz reference number 23003.
For more information...
on anything in this Newsletter or if you have any information for future Newletters, please contact me.
Many thanks
Rachel Harvie
|
|
|
Forward this email to a friend
You are currently subscribed as: 