Industry News
Sustainable Buildings Research Centre wins Master Builders' award
The University of Wollongong has been awarded the National Environment and Energy Efficiency Commercial Building Award for its Sustainable Buildings Research Centre. [ + ]
ASHRAE seeks comment on proposed standard
ASHRAE is seeking comments on a proposed standard that addresses the unique energy requirements of data centres. Standard 90.4P is being developed in response to requests to recognise the energy performance profiles unique to data centres. [ + ]
Dwindling solar demand could cost 3400 jobs
Despite two million Australian homes having solar installed, the phase-out of government support programs has seen demand drop off, a new report from REC Agents Association (RAA) shows. [ + ]
Dessert supplier gets sweet boost from solar PV system
Yingli Solar has completed a contract through its installation partner EnviroGroup to supply an 80 kW solar PV system for an award-winning Victorian dessert supplier. [ + ]
China and HK run data centres at high temperature
Data centre professionals in China and Hong Kong run their data centres at a higher temperature despite a long-term belief that a cooler temperature means more efficient operation with less risk of equipment downtime, reveals a recent survey. [ + ]
Partnership creates magic carpets
Philips has partnered with carpet producer Desso to create new products combining LED lighting with light-transmissive carpet. [ + ]
ABB signs $33 million service contract with QGC
ABB has signed a long-term service agreement (LTSA) with QGC, a wholly owned subsidiary of BG Group, to provide planned and unplanned maintenance for the up- and mid-stream facilities at Queensland Curtis Liquefied Natural Gas (QCLNG). [ + ]
Schneider's Energy University endorsed by the IHEA
Schneider Electric's Energy University has been officially endorsed by the Institute of Hospital Engineering Australia (IHEA) as a recognised source of educational and developmental material. [ + ]
ACCC clears way for NBN Co to buy TransACT's FTTP network
The ACCC has cleared the way for the NBN Co takeover of TransACT's fibre to the premises network. [ + ]
Magellan Power to supply energy storage system to TransGrid
Magellan Power has been awarded a contract to supply a demand management system to TransGrid, the owner and operator of one of the largest high-voltage transmission networks in Australia. [ + ]
Pink batts Royal Commission welcomed by industry
Master Electricians Australia has welcomed the launch of the $25 million royal commission into the controversial pink batts program. [ + ]
New business development manager for CAPS Australia
CAPS Australia has appointed a new business development manager - power generation for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania: Steve Turton. [ + ]
AJ Baker acquires Hill Equipment
AJ Baker & Sons has acquired South Australian refrigeration and catering equipment provider Hill Equipment & Refrigeration for an undisclosed sum. All of Hill Equipment's 73 Adelaide staff will be retained. [ + ]
ARENA cuts an "own goal for direct action" on climate change
Government plans to cut funding by 14.5% to ARENA - a total of $435 million - are an “own goal for direct action” on climate change, according to Australian Solar Council Chief Executive John Grimes. [ + ]
PreLoved Buildings Conference kicks off
AIRAH's PreLoved Buildings Conference explores aspects of retrofitting Australia's existing building stock. The program of speakers covers everything from reviews to case studies, indoor environment quality (IEQ) to the preservation of history. [ + ]