Industry News
Industry groups urge government to act on EV policy
Under the right policy settings, the private sector is ready to invest billions to expand Australia's charging network and create the skilled jobs needed to build it. [ + ]
Australian innovation connects apartments to solar
Melbourne-based company Allume has connected 10,000 apartments to solar energy across Australia, UK, USA and Germany. [ + ]
Schneider Electric launches electrical training roadshow
The company is bringing its 'On the Go Learning Centre' to more than 80 locations across Australia. [ + ]
ARENA invests $953K in grid stability software
Renewable energy services company GridZync will use the funding to enhance and commercialise its Rezonance software. [ + ]
NSW Govt to boost EV workforce
In addition to investing in training, the 2026 NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy aims to close charging gaps in regional, remote and suburban areas. [ + ]
Essential Energy opens applications for 2027 Graduate Program
22 positions are available for graduates looking to build careers in regional, rural and remote parts of NSW, as well as southern Queensland. [ + ]
Renovator fined for unlicensed electrical work
The breach occurred during renovation of a laundry at a home in Atwell, Perth. [ + ]
Taking energy training to the regions
Essential Energy is partnering with the NSW Government to bring practical work experience to students across regional communities. [ + ]
Schneider Electric broadens security offering
Schneider Electric is partnering with security solutions provider Gallagher Security to integrate enterprise-grade physical security into its digital buildings platform. [ + ]
ABB wins in Electronics & Electrical category at BIMobject Awards
The awards recognise top-performing manufacturers across multiple categories of building information modelling (BIM). [ + ]
AEMC acts to support metering coordinators
The Australian Energy Market Commission has published a new draft rule that's intended to address challenges faced by metering coordinators. [ + ]
Perth company fined $12K for unlicensed electrical work
The company was charged with 19 instances of unlicensed electrical work and invoicing, which were representative of 94 other instances where it engaged in the same or similar misconduct. [ + ]
Call for Aust Government to ramp up electrification
In light of the unfolding global energy crisis, the Energy Efficiency Council is urging the government to expedite the electrification of Australian homes. [ + ]
ETU responds to govt's data centre expectations
The Electrical Trades Union has described the recently announced expectations as an important step in the national interest. [ + ]
Chris Bowen launches EV-enabled building in Melbourne
According to Bowen, the 'Sierra Hawthorn' site is the largest EV-enabled building in Australia and among the largest globally. [ + ]
