Industry News
CAPSA website selection guide and resource library
Compressed Air and Power Services Australia has launched a website which couples a selection guide and resource library for industrial equipment. [ + ]
NECA Qld appoints member services manager
National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced the appointment of respected industry identity Mick Logan as Member Services Manager. [ + ]
Inquest into insulation deaths a timely warning
The Coronial Inquest into one of the deaths linked to the federal government’s Home Insulation Program (HIP) was a timely reminder about the importance of electrical safety and the use of qualified tradespeople, Master Electricians Australia has said. [ + ]
TV and computer recycling scheme launched in Sydney
Senator Don Farrell, Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, has launched free television and computer recycling services in Sydney as part of the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme. [ + ]
Demand for electricity declines
According to the latest pitt&sherry Carbon Emissions Index (CEDEX), the demand for electricity supplied by the National Electricity Market (NEM) generators has continued to decrease steadily. CEDEX has been providing the most accurate early indicators for key greenhouse gas emission trends in Australia since 2007. [ + ]
Real Energy study uncovers hidden changes to network prices
A study of actual power bills paid by businesses before and after the introduction of the carbon price on 1 July has found the carbon price had only a modest impact on power prices. But the study has uncovered previously unreported increases of up to 75% in the charges imposed by some electricity networks. [ + ]
WA subcontractors carry the can
Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has called on the federal and state governments to take responsibility for the flawed school building scheme which has left small contracting businesses millions of dollars out of pocket and driven many to the brink of bankruptcy. [ + ]
Privatisation key to funding new infrastructure: IA report
Infrastructure Australia has called on governments to consider selling commercially viable, publicly owned assets to the private sector to fund new infrastructure. [ + ]
Concerns about apprenticeship levels
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is deeply concerned at the likely detrimental impact that the substantial reduction in apprenticeship incentives revealed in the media will have on apprenticeship numbers. [ + ]
Fighting back against cable clutter
A growing demand for cable management products among SMEs and consumers has prompted tech entrepreneur Nicole Kersh to launch a new consumer-friendly shopping website - CableManagement.com.au. [ + ]
CEC welcomes Productivity Commission report
The CEC has welcomed the Electricity Network Regulation Frameworks report, saying it is “heading in the right direction with its recommendations on making the electricity market more consumer-oriented”. [ + ]
Mothballed power station is evidence of the RET’s success, CEC claims
The mothballing of part of the coal-fired Yallourn Power Station is evidence that renewable power sources are replacing high-pollution power generation, the Clean Energy Council claims. [ + ]
Sullair supplies compressed air solutions for QGC
Compressed air solutions specialist Sullair Australia has secured a landmark contract to provide 23 compressor packages - including ancillary equipment - for leading Australian coal seam gas producer QGC. [ + ]
Energy regulation needs overhauling, Productivity Commission says
An overhaul is required for energy regulation and ownership arrangements for electricity networks, according to a draft report by the Productivity Commission. [ + ]
Government claims evidence shows carbon tax working
The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency claims reports published today show the carbon price is not the most significant driver of rising household electricity prices and is helping reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
