In a move welcomed by Lighting Council Australia, an AEMC decision will make it easier for councils to introduce customised street lighting. [ + ]

The Smart Energy Council has strongly criticised the Liberal and National Parties for opposing the federal government's Future Made in Australia Bill. [ + ]

San Francisco Bay Ferry has chosen Echandia, a Swedish provider of maritime battery systems, to supply its new fleet of electric ferries. [ + ]

New Australian homes are up to 50% more airtight than those tested in 2015, according to recent research from CSIRO. [ + ]

More than a third of Australian businesses are using or planning to use AI to help manage decarbonisation, according to Schneider Electric's 2024 Sustainability Index. [ + ]

This round of state government funding will focus on solar PV and LED upgrades, with a total investment of $44.6 million over four years. [ + ]

Master Electricians Australia is calling for a national scheme to ensure electrical subcontractors are fairly paid when a head contractor becomes insolvent. [ + ]

With a few straightforward changes, Australia's electricity grid can be made far more efficient, integrated and sustainable, according to a recent report. [ + ]

ARENA is committing over $3.2 million in funding to two projects that will help it reach its goal of ultra-low-cost solar. [ + ]

WA's safety regulator has prosecuted a Northam air-conditioning company and one of its employees for carrying out unlicensed electrical work. [ + ]

Smart EV charging company Ohme and solar panel distributer OSW have announced a new partnership for the Australian market. [ + ]

About 1600 ETU members have voted in favour of a range of actions including work stoppages, overtime bans, switching bans and locking bans. [ + ]

Actrol has chosen a refrigerant from Honeywell for use in its condensing units, which can be found in supermarkets, restaurants and standalone equipment. [ + ]

Asahi Beverages and BaptistCare have partnered with Flow Power to source and offset energy from one of Australia's largest renewable energy facilities. [ + ]

There will be a shortfall of 17,000 electricians, mechanics and technicians by 2030, the Powering Skills Organisation has revealed. [ + ]