Industry News
NECA WA 2017 award winners announced
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced winners of the 2017 NECA WA Excellence and Apprentice Awards. [ + ]
NECA urges rethink on Industrial Manslaughter laws
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is calling for a rethink on the state government's proposed Industrial Manslaughter laws. [ + ]
Trustpower partners with Landis+Gyr for AMI deployment
New Zealand's multi-utility Trustpower has partnered with Landis+Gyr to transition its nationwide electricity customer base to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). [ + ]
Small-scale renewable energy installation capacity hits 6000 MW
The small-scale renewable energy installation capacity in Australia has reached 6000 MW with around 2.8 million installations, according to the Clean Energy Regulator. [ + ]
AER releases draft demand management incentive scheme
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) is requesting views from stakeholders on the draft incentive scheme to improve demand management in electricity networks. [ + ]
Industry and government collaborate to build 'The Future Street'
The Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand, the Internet of Things Alliance Australia and the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects are collaborating to build the street of the future in Sydney's CBD. [ + ]
ETU calls for RET to protect renewables
The Electrical Trades Union has called for the Prime Minister to demonstrate leadership and implement a long-term renewable energy target following Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg's claims there was "no rush" to commit to energy policy certainty. [ + ]
New standard for plugs and sockets released
Standards Australia has released a new edition of the standard for plugs and sockets used in Australia and New Zealand, AS/NZS 3112, Approval and test specification - Plugs and socket-outlets. [ + ]
Electricians support new product safety laws
Master Electricians has announced its support for the Queensland Government's new product safety legislation that will strengthen laws against dangerous and dodgy products in the building industry. [ + ]
Eaton appoints Power On as authorised integrator
Eaton has appointed Power On Australia as its first authorised integrator of Eaton DC power solutions in Australia. [ + ]
Master Electricians welcomes Security of Payment Bill
Legislation to guarantee security of payments to small and medium businesses in the building and construction industry has been welcomed by Master Electricians. [ + ]
Battery install standard needs to change, claims CEC
The energy storage industry is calling for changes to a draft technical standard released for comment by Standards Australia that requires energy storage units to be installed outside the home, according to the Clean Energy Council. [ + ]
Claroty and Schneider improve global cybersecurity
Schneider Electric and Claroty have formed a partnership to work on safety and cybersecurity challenges for global industrial infrastructure. [ + ]
First Australian Smart Cities Awards Program launched
A Smart Cities Awards Program has been announced by the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ). [ + ]
The Wiring Rules transition arrangements
The new edition of AS/NZS Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000) is expected to be published later this year. [ + ]
