Master Electricians slams Victorian electrical contracting workplace agreement
22 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia has slammed the workplace agreement for the Victorian electrical contracting industry, calling it ‘backwards-looking’ and arguing it will increase red tape.
AuSES renamed as Australian Solar Council
22 August, 2012The Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES) has been renamed as the Australian Solar Council.
enLighten expands to WA and Victoria
22 August, 2012Sydney-based energy efficiency and lighting solutions company enLighten Australia is expanding operations into West Australia and Victoria amid growing private and public sector uptake of LED lighting.
JMC announces new manager for electrical portfolio
21 August, 2012JMC Steel Group has announced that Jim Hays will now manage its electrical portfolio of products manufactured under the Wheatland Tube and Picoma brands.
Philips breaks ground on LED manufacturing facility in Chengdu
21 August, 2012Philips recently broke ground on its LED Professional Lighting Solutions manufacturing facility in Chengdu High-tech Industrial Development Zone.
UK-India alliance could improve lithium battery capacity
21 August, 2012A research partnership between the University of Huddersfield and Indian scientists is aiming to improve the size and capacity of lithium batteries to overcome disruptive power cuts in northern India.
Storm in a sample cup: FWA’s decision on urine testing
20 August, 2012 by Alice RichardIs Fair Work Australia’s decision on urine testing a storm in a sample cup or is just taking the proverbial? The decision has drawn comment from all areas of industry, with unions and industry bodies all contributing their two cents’ worth.
Data centre wins Sustainability and Green IT award
16 August, 2012The Melbourne Water Data Centre has been awarded the Victorian iAward for Sustainability and Green IT at the recent 2012 iAwards.
NECA defends private RTOs
15 August, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has defended private RTOs following reports in the media about poor vocational education and training outcomes at some private RTOs.
South Australian NECA award winners announced
14 August, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe winners of the NECA Awards of Excellence and Apprentice Awards have been announced.
GBCA urges NT government to prioritise green buildings
10 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaThe Green Building Council of Australia has urged NT politicians to strengthen their commitment to prioritising efficient building practices in the region.
Western NSW solar projects create research and job opportunities
10 August, 2012 | Supplied by: AGL Energy LimitedUQ and UNSW will partner with AGL on two large solar photvoltaic projects in western New South Wales.
MFB 11th edition enclosures and consoles catalogue
09 August, 2012 | Supplied by: MFB Products Pty LtdMFB has released its 11th catalogue, which it says is its most comprehensive yet at 90 pages.
REC wins Frost & Sullivan Award for solar industry
09 August, 2012Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) was recently awarded Frost & Sullivan’s 2011 Global Customer Value Enhancement Award in the solar power market.
Evans comments on BLSC opening
08 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Master Builders Association of AustraliaChris Evans has commented on yesterday’s opening of the MBA Building Leadership Simulation Centre in Melbourne.
