Industry News
Discussion open for ACT electricity feed-in tariff
A discussion paper on the feasibility and nature of an electricity feed-in tariff for the ACT has been issued by the government.
[ + ]Canberra Stadium 'going green'
Canberra Stadium will go green next year as part of the government's response to climate change.
[ + ]World-class ICT laboratory opens in Canberra
ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope has officially opened the $60 million National Information Communication Technology Australia (NICTA) Laboratory Facility in Canberra.
[ + ]Future growth for remote metering
'Smart' metering — the remote management of utility meters by means of two-way communication with the utility — is expected to boom in the next five years, according to a study from ABI Research.
[ + ]Siemens and Comcell bring switchboard technology to Australia
Siemens and Comcell Switchboards, an Australian manufacturer of low-voltage switchboards, have signed a licence agreement on the Siemens Sivacon Switchboard technology.
[ + ]WA Electrical and Communications Association re-brands to NECA WA
The Electrical and Communications Association (ECA) in Western Australia has restructured and re-branded to become part of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
[ + ]Metering antenna mounting brackets are electrical hazards
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has issued a warning to any tradesmen working near metering antenna mounting brackets.
[ + ]Call to action on climate change at Bali
At the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held in Bali in December, Philips called for action on climate change, outlining specific steps industry and government can adopt to reduce CO2 emissions while maintaining economic growth.
[ + ]Cabling standards committee receives award
The CT-001 Communications and Cabling committee was awarded the Outstanding Committee Award by Standards Australia for its exceptional service and commitment over and above that of any other committee in 2007.
[ + ]Peak industry body for Australian lighting
Lighting Council Australia has commenced operation as a Canberra-based, incorporated peak industry association for the lighting industry.
[ + ]US utility develops high-tech meter system
Michigan-based utility, Consumers Energy is developing a high-tech meter system as part of its five-year plan to invest US$6 billion in energy reliability and customer service.
[ + ]Nokia Siemens Networks aims for greener mobile networks
According to ICT market analysts Ovum, Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has announced a new ‘solution’ aimed at helping mobile network operators reduce their energy use and carbon footprints. This forms part of a move by the vendor to position itself as a ‘green’ supplier.
[ + ]NICTA appoints commercialisation leader
NICTA, Australia’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Research Centre of Excellence, has appointed Rob Fitzpatrick as director of commercialisation to build and drive NICTA’s use-inspired research towards a range of commercial outcomes that benefit Australia.
[ + ]Underwriters Laboratories acquires New Zealand-based Parkside Laboratories
American safety testing organisation Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has acquired electrical product tester Parkside Laboratories in Christchurch, New Zealand.
[ + ]Trade Teacher Awards announced
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) announced the winners of the inaugural Trade Teacher Awards for 2007 in the Electrical and Communications categories, at the NECA Awards of Excellence event held last week.
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