Cost Effective Refrigeration (CER) -
Join us from 1 to 5 September 2025 for our Cost-Effective Refrigeration teaching workshop and upgrade your refrigeration and heat pump knowledge.
Over the 5-day teaching workshop held at Massey University in Palmerston North, we'll discuss the technical, commercial and environmental aspects of refrigeration and heat pumping.
This is the workshop for you if you are part of the following industries:
- businesses using industrial refrigeration equipment
- refrigeration system designers and contractors
- suppliers of industrial and large commercial refrigeration equipment
- energy suppliers, consultants and researchers
We’ll cover both the design and operation of refrigeration systems and refrigerated applications, as well as heat pumping for process heating, and how environmental policy, legislation and regulations impact the refrigeration and food industries.
An optional fifth day is now offered, where the focus will be using calculation methods provided via spreadsheets.
Registration and payment
Registration and payment information for the Cost Effective Refrigeration workshop.
Workshop programme
View the full Cost Effective Refrigeration programme and workshop themes.
Location and accommodation
Location and accommodation information for the Cost Effective Refrigeration workshop.
Presenters
Professor Don Cleland and Dr Richard Love will be presenting at the workshop. They both have extensive experience in refrigeration, heat pumping, design, food processing and preservation, energy management and energy efficiency.
The teaching methods will suit a variety of educational backgrounds and will cover the design and operation of refrigeration systems and refrigerated applications. A combination of simple but effective hand calculation methodologies and computer analysis software will be presented, and participants will have the opportunity to try these in several practical sessions.
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Supporting organisations
Institute of Refrigeration, Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (IRHACE)
The Society originated in 1933 as Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers Inc. to advance the practice, education and technology of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC+R) industry.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA)
We’re mobilising New Zealanders to be world leaders in clean and clever energy with a focus on 5 key areas: business, transport, homes, government leadership, and engaging hearts and minds.
Australian Institute of Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH)
AIRAH represents professionals and practitioners working in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) and building services industries.
NZ Cold Storage Association
The New Zealand Cold Storage Association Incorporated represents the major players and smaller shareholders in the cool and cold storage industry.
Engineering NZ | Te Ao Rangahau
Engineering New Zealand is a non-profit membership organisation. We're dedicated to promoting the interests of engineers and engineering and do so by having a voice on topical issues.