Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
2017 NECA Vic Excellence Awards announced
The National Electrical & Communications Association (NECA) has announced the winners of the 2017 NECA Victoria Excellence Awards. [ + ]
Construction to begin on two Qld solar farms
Construction is about to begin on two new large-scale solar farms near Collinsville in north Queensland. [ + ]
Philips lights up Canada's railway tunnel
The almost 160-year-old Brockville Railway Tunnel in Brockville, Canada, has been illuminated with Philips LED lights. [ + ]
MBA urges contractors to make mental and physical health a priority
Master Builders Australia is urging builders, contractors and tradies to make their physical and mental health a priority. [ + ]
Tasmania's best electrical and communications contractors named
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced Tasmania's best electrical and communications contractors and apprentices at its annual awards. [ + ]
