MPower has appointed Linix Lighting Solutions as its Queensland agent for BARDIC emergency lighting products and systems. [ + ]

Energy Queensland's Energy Services division and GreenSync are partnering to create a virtual power plant. [ + ]

All-Energy Australia 2017 has announced new additions to the exhibitor line-up for its upcoming clean energy event. [ + ]

New investment in Australia's electricity system can keep costs down and improve reliability, but bipartisan national energy policy is increasingly urgent, according to the Clean Energy Council (CEC).  [ + ]

The Australian Standard AS/NZS3000 (the Wiring Rules) is being updated and due to be published later this year. The new version of the Wiring Rules will include some changes to the requirements of sleeving of conductors and clarification on the segregation of different electrical installations, according to an update by the Queensland Electrical Safety Office. [ + ]

The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced winners of the 2017 NECA WA Excellence and Apprentice Awards. [ + ]

The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is calling for a rethink on the state government's proposed Industrial Manslaughter laws. [ + ]

New Zealand's multi-utility Trustpower has partnered with Landis+Gyr to transition its nationwide electricity customer base to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) is requesting views from stakeholders on the draft incentive scheme to improve demand management in electricity networks.  [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Eaton has appointed Power On Australia as its first authorised integrator of Eaton DC power solutions in Australia. [ + ]

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. [ + ]