The National Electricity Market (NEM) is currently experiencing a period of chronic oversupply due to falling demand for electricity, the RET and a number of generators within the NEM operating past their intended life. [ + ]

Energy-efficient lighting products offer many benefits but they can also cause radiofrequency (RF) interference, impacting nearby communications equipment. [ + ]

Austube will incorporate Organic Response lighting control into its luminaires for distribution in Australia and New Zealand through a new partnership.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a recall notice on high lift jacks purchased on eBay from Australian Performance Systems. [ + ]

Lend Lease has selected Organic Response enabled light fixtures from Eagle Lighting in its new Sunshine Coast University Hospital, currently being built on behalf of the Queensland State Government. [ + ]

Master Builders Australia (MBA) has indicated its support of the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency's (ASEA) plan for asbestos removal in Australia, as outlined in the National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Management and Awareness 2014-18. [ + ]

GSES has developed a new battery training course. [ + ]

A 12-year $100 million financial commitment between the CEFC and Origin has been developed to encourage the use of solar energy in Australia. [ + ]

Hills has appointed Bill Barbagiannakos as its new NSW sales manager. [ + ]

Billion Electric, a provider of lighting control solutions and power supply products in the Asia Pacific region, is looking for partners to enter the smart lighting and energy markets in Southeast Asia. [ + ]

If you're looking to buy a commercial vehicle then head over to Manheim's auction centre in Melbourne on Monday, 20 July at 10 am. [ + ]

Heavy vehicle operators should be aware that the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) requirement that all J and P code modifications be certified by a licensed authorised vehicle examiner (AVE) became enforceable from 1 July this year, according to Roads and Maritime Services (RMS). [ + ]

If you've got an RDO on Monday 20 July and happen to live in Melbourne, you could do a whole lot worse than head on down to Manheim's North Altona auction centre for a massive 'tradie day' commercial vehicle auction. [ + ]

Toyota Fleet Management (TFM) has appointed Sarah Hanrahan as fleet sales manager for the Australian Capital Territory, to provide on-the-ground representation and better access to its mix of innovative products and trusted advice. [ + ]

Electrical contractors are being encouraged to take advantage of resources from a new safety switch campaign to help their customers understand common misconceptions to prevent death or serious injury from electric shock. [ + ]