Industry News
Putting clean energy projects on the map
On 17 May, Greg Combet launched the Clean Energy Map in Canberra. The online, Google-style map provides a visual representation of over 1200 nationwide projects which are cutting greenhouse gas emissions, reducing energy costs and investing in new technologies. [ + ]
Clipsal realises savings through lighting upgrade
A lighting upgrade at the Clipsal by Schneider Electric manufacturing plant at Gepps Cross is expected to save an estimated $50,000 in energy costs each year. [ + ]
Yhi Solar sheds light on Arnhemland
Sydney-based Yhi Solar has joined forces with the Lirrwi Yolngu Tourism Aboriginal Corporation to solve power problems in north-east Arnhemland in the Northern Territory. [ + ]
NABERS launches innovative data centre ratings
The NABERS Energy for Data Centres rating tools provide the data centre industry with the means to benchmark their current energy efficiency. [ + ]
AIRAH launches Solar Cooling Special Technical Group
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has launched its Solar Cooling Special Technical Group. [ + ]
NBN receives $12.9 million extra funding
An extra $12.9 million in funding will be used to develop new digital initiatives showcasing the National Broadband Network’s possibilities, Senator Stephen Conroy has said. [ + ]
Prysmian wins $100m contract to install submarine cables
Energy and telecom cable systems group Prysmian has been awarded a new contract worth more than $100m for the supply and installation of submarine cables for a section of ExxonMobil’s existing offshore operations in the United States. [ + ]
Power Professor joins Sydney University
The University of Sydney’s School of Electrical and Information Engineering has a new head: the power engineering specialist Professor Joe (Zhao Yang) Dong. [ + ]
Budget 2013-14: regional funding for apprentices
Australians looking for work and businesses looking for apprentices in areas doing it tough will benefit from an extra $19.2m from the Australian Government to better link job seekers with employers. [ + ]
Budget cuts will hinder clean energy development in Australia
The federal government’s decision to cut funding to clean energy projects and reports is disappointing, clean energy industry advocates have said. [ + ]
Green Star rating tool for public buildings helps keep budgets in the black
After a two-year pilot period and extensive industry consultation, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released the Green Star - Public Building v1 rating tool. [ + ]
Check up on DIY electrical work, MEA urges WA government
The Western Australian government needs to take unlicensed and illegal electrical work more seriously and direct more inspection resources to deter unsafe DIY electrical work, Master Electricians Australia says. [ + ]
Eaton joins EMC Technology Partner Program
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has joined the EMC Technology Partner Program. Eaton will apply the developmental resources provided by the program to design integrated power management solutions that help IT and data centre professionals to enhance uptime and business continuity. [ + ]
Security industry leaders recognised
The growing role performed by the private security industry was recognised at the recently held 18th Annual Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence. [ + ]
Allied Telesis promotes Scott Penno to APAC marketing director
Allied Telesis, a global provider of secure IP/ethernet switching solutions, has promoted Scott Penno to APAC Marketing Director [ + ]