Industry News
Seven electrical contractors consolidated into one national company
The electrical contracting firms Elecraft, Boffa Russo, Richard Flanagan, Russell Smith and KSR have been acquired by Pacific Services Group to unite them under a single national umbrella.
[ + ]New national licensing system kicks off with NECA appointment to advisory committees
NECA has been appointed to the interim advisory committees to advise on the new national licensing system for the electrical and refrigeration and air-conditioning occupations.
[ + ]HP to acquire 3Com
HP’s acquisition of 3Com will create a networking industry giant with an edge-to-data centre set of solutions and global reach.
[ + ]Industry welcomes NSW government decision on gross feed-in tariffs
The NSW government’s decision to introduce gross feed-in tariffs for grid-connected solar energy systems, long been advocated by the electrical industry, has been welcomed by members of the electrical industry.
[ + ]NSW government announces gross solar energy feed-in tariffs
Intervention by Premier Nathan Rees in the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme will now deliver more substantial incentives for the deployment of solar panels.
[ + ]Smart grid initiative officially launched by government
The Rudd government officially invited industry bids to transform Australia's energy grid through the Smart Grid, Smart City initiative on 29 October.
[ + ]Seven new Tasmanian locations to receive high-speed broadband
Stage 2 of the National Broadband Network rollout in Tasmania will see optical fibre being installed in seven regional, urban and outer-urban locations.
[ + ]NBN architecture draft paper released for public comment
A discussion paper addressing the proposed national broadband network architecture has been released for public comment.
[ + ]New standard for unified smart home network
The new ITU G.hn standard for wired home networking has recently received international approval.
[ + ]Revised standards for electrical installations in hazardous areas
Standards Australia has published two new standards for electrical installations in hazardous areas to supersede existing standards.
[ + ]Revised standards for electrical installations in hazardous areas
Standards Australia has published two new standards for electrical installations in hazardous areas standards to supersede existing standards.
[ + ]NGERS energy reporting discussion paper released
A discussion paper, providing guidance to the construction industry on reporting obligations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act, has been released to the construction industry for comment.
[ + ]Smart grid needs standards to be set now, says manufacturer
Powerline chipset manufacturer, DS2, is calling for IP-based standards to be established for the infrastructure needed to support the smart grid of the future.
[ + ]Anixter to distribute Liebert
Anixter has been appointed by Emerson Network Power to distribute its Liebert UPS power protection products in Australia and New Zealand.
[ + ]Victorian Engineering Excellence Awards
A number of major electrical projects were recognised in the Victorian Engineers Australia Engineering Excellence Awards.
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