Emerson has partnered with Sun Microsystems to assist organisations increase the energy efficiency of their data centres.

The National Broadband Network company is taking further shape, with the recent appointments of two senior positions.

Mike Quigley has recently been appointed as the Executive Chairman of the company (NBNCo) established to deliver the National Broadband Network.

General Cable has acquired Gepco to expand its activity in the professional broadcast and entertainment cabling markets.

Smart metering will be integral to the development of the Victorian government’s future Smart Energy Network implementation plans.

Developments in smart grid technologies have the potential to help both consumers and power companies reduce their dependence on carbon-emitting energy.

An inventory of the ACT’s 2005–2006 greenhouse gas emissions, giving the clearest picture of ACT greenhouse emissions, was recently released and outlines key information about electricity consumption trends.

A sophisticated home automation installation by AVD Australia in Sydney has been recognised by CEDIA with two awards and a commendation.

Technology analyst IDTechEx forecasts that the energy harvesting market will reach US$4 billion by 2019, driven by its deployment in a wide range of traditional and new applications.

A new requirement to have RCDs fitted in all Western Australian homes has been welcomed by NECA WA.

Victoria’s electrical and communications contractors have continued to deliver world-class installations using the latest environmentally sustainable technologies, with the work of nine contractors being recognised at the NECA Victoria Excellence Awards.

Industry response to the ACT government’s call for expressions of interest for its proposed solar energy facility has been positive.

Two electricians will be part of a team of young Aussie tradies competing against 50 other nations in the ‘Trade Olympics’ in September.

The Victorian government has recently passed legislation that allows electricity generated by consumers with solar power facilities to be sold to utilities, providing an incentive for the installation of solar cells.

The NECA Victoria Apprentice Awards celebrate the achievements of the most talented and committed senior apprentices in the electricity sector.