Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
New ministers welcomed by energy supply industry
The Energy Supply Association of Australia has welcomed newly appointed ministers Ian Macfarlane and Greg Hunt as Minister for Industry and Minister for Environment respectively. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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). [ + ]
GBCA urges Coalition to lead by example on efficiency
The Green Building Council of Australia says it looks forward to working with the newly elected Coalition to achieve a more productive, healthy and liveable nation. [ + ]
App makes life easier for solar installers
The Clean Energy Council has released a new iPhone app that it says will help solar installers and businesses keep track of jobs, perform high-quality installation work and cut down on administration. [ + ]
MEA recognises top Queensland sparkies
During these tough economic times, it’s important to acknowledge how far sparkies have come not only in the industry, but in their business. This year, Master Electricians Australia (MEA) recognised important contributions to our industry at the recent North Queensland Excellence Awards and the National Apprentice Awards presentation. [ + ]
Mouser and Maxim launch solution repository
Mouser Electronics and Maxim Integrated have joined forces to create a comprehensive control and automation solution repository, which will feature the latest product selection for industrial system design. [ + ]
Automation and control market to hit $427m in 2018
The automation and control systems market in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand is predicted to reach US$427.9 million in 2018, new analysis from Frost & Sullivan shows. [ + ]
Glenview wins for energy-efficient building project
An energy-efficient building project has secured Glenview Electrical Services one of the top prizes at the ECANZ awards. The Hamilton-based company won the EECA Energy Efficiency Award for its work on the University of Waikato Student Centre. [ + ]
