Industry News
Renewable energy future looks bleak if CEFC axed
Concerns for the future of renewable energy projects are rising after the Coalition government announced plans to axe the CEFC. There are reportedly 170 projects in the pipeline for CEFC funding, of which 50 are well advanced. [ + ]
enLighten attains IP66 rating for Cetus range
Enlighten has attained IP66 rating for its Cetus LED high- and low-bay light range. [ + ]
Solar Decathlon winners honoured with UOW reception
The University of Wollongong held a reception on Tuesday to celebrate Team UOW Australia’s win at the Solar Decathlon - often dubbed the ‘Energy Olympics’ - which was recently held in Datong, China. [ + ]
Revised Standards and Code for VDSL2 and Vectoring
To facilitate the deployment of VDSL2 and vectoring technologies as part of the NBN, the Communications Alliance has revised the industry standards and launched an industry code. [ + ]
AIRAH announces new HVAC&R course
AIRAH is developing a new HVAC&R training course aimed at providing graduate mechanical engineers with practical HVAC&R training in a building services environment. [ + ]
Board reshuffle for GBCA
Five new board directors have been appointed to the Green Building Council of Australia board. The new board members will be formally welcomed at the GBCA board meeting in October. [ + ]
enLighten Australia wins Harbourside Car Park lighting upgrade contract
enLighten Australia has recently won a commercial tender to secure its biggest single property installation and supply contract for a Chamaeleon LED light upgrade in the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA) owned Harbourside Car Park. [ + ]
Solar guide for business and industry released
A new guide to help businesses improve their bottom line with solar has been released. The 'Guide to installing solar PV for business and industry' was developed by the VECCI and the Clean Energy Council. [ + ]
ASHRAE seeks presenters, posters for High Performance Buildings Conference
ASHRAE is seeking presenters and posters for the High Performance Buildings Conference to take place 7-8 April 2014, Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, California. [ + ]
Ecopoint's LED lights installed in Melbourne's newest high-rise
Wellington, New Zealand-based Ecopoint's LED lights have been installed in Melbourne's newest high-rise, located at 171 Collins Street in the heart of the CBD. [ + ]
Fibre-optic communications researcher recognised
Dr Nicolas Fontaine, a researcher at Bell Labs, the research arm of Alcatel-Lucent, has been included in Popular Science magazine's Brilliant 10 list of top researchers under the age of 35. He was selected based on his work developing novel techniques designed to enable fibre-optic networks to meet the world's insatiable demand for ultrahigh-speed data services and content. [ + ]
Australian workplace the most volatile in terms of employee turnover
Australia has the highest level of employee turnover of all the countries surveyed across Europe, Asia and the Americas, with 62% of employees reporting they have changed jobs in the last year, according to the survey. [ + ]
Dr Nathan Groenhout named AIRAH president
Dr Nathan Groenhout, M.AIRAH, has been elected unanimously by his fellow directors as the president of the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Airconditioning and Heating (AIRAH). [ + ]
Enlighten launches new web portal for contractors
Following strong interest from electrical contractors working in commercial and residential strata sectors, enLighten Australia has developed product support resources to assist them in the sales process. [ + ]
Queensland's best electrical and communications projects
Queensland's top electrical and communications contractors were recently recognised at the National Electrical and Communications Association Excellence Awards. [ + ]