Energy storage peak body launched
17 September, 2014The Australian Solar Council, in association with industry partners, has launched the Australian Energy Storage Council (AESC).
DC solar isolator safety alert
12 May, 2014The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has identified an internal fault with the Avanco and PVPower DC isolators. The fault leads to overheating and fires with these isolators that are used in solar electricity system installations.
Get your money's worth
31 March, 2014Consultants can be a valuable business resource; however, when deciding to use a consultant, small business owners need to follow some simple rules or they could be paying a lot and not getting much in return.
Master Electricians slams ETU wage claim
27 February, 2014The ETU is seeking a wage increase of 18% over three years for Victorian electrical contractors. Master Electricians says the wage claim will “cripple” the electrical contracting industry, leading to job losses.
BICSI seeking CT-001 representative
29 January, 2014Peter Meijer, BICSI South Pacific's representative on the CT-001 standards committee, has announced his intention to step down from the role. BICSI is seeking a suitable member to take on the role once Meijer steps down in mid-February.
Bright lights and saliva to save thousands of lives
29 January, 2014The Cooperative Research Centre is working to develop new devices and systems to protect workers and drivers from fatigue, including dynamic lighting systems and sweat and saliva testing for fatigue.
Effort required to put NBN back on track: Communications Alliance
16 December, 2013Significant effort is required to bring the National Broadband Network (NBN) project back onto a successful trajectory, the Communications Alliance says.
Master Electricians goes west
03 December, 2013Master Electricians has opened new headquarters in Perth, officially expanding into Western Australia.
ASHRAE signs MoU with IAQA
04 November, 2013ASHRAE and the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) have joined forces to promote better indoor air quality in the built environment.
New board members elected at SEA AGM
01 November, 2013SEA has welcomed two new board members: Rodney Littlejohn, managing director of Tersum Energy, and Antony Piccinini of FRV Services Australia.
Construction to fall; telecoms remains robust
29 October, 2013The value of total construction activity is expected to fall in the next few years, a new report shows. However, the NBN rollout will mean plenty of construction work in the telecommunications sector.
NECA supports the judicial enquiry into the insulation deaths
29 October, 2013NECA supports the decision for a judicial enquiry into the four unnecessary deaths during the rollout of the home insulation program.
Solar development partnership aims for 29% efficiency
28 October, 2013An Australian-American partnership of solar engineers is ramping up the efficiency of solar cells with a project to develop next-generation solar cells with targeted efficiencies of 29%.
Board reshuffle for GBCA
24 September, 2013Five new board directors have been appointed to the Green Building Council of Australia board. The new board members will be formally welcomed at the GBCA board meeting in October.
New ministers welcomed by energy supply industry
17 September, 2013The Energy Supply Association of Australia has welcomed newly appointed ministers Ian Macfarlane and Greg Hunt as Minister for Industry and Minister for Environment respectively.