Lighting Council Australia has reported that significant rorting of the Victorian Energy Upgrades scheme is occurring in the lighting upgrades market. [ + ]

The ESB is seeking stakeholder views on issues relating to development of effective arrangements for EV smart charging in domestic and public settings. [ + ]

The ambitious project forms part of the utility's plan to stay ahead of the challenges impacting Australia's energy sector. [ + ]

4 Parramatta Square has secured the prestigious six-star NABERS Energy rating, making it one of the most efficient buildings in Australia. [ + ]

The Victorian Government is being urged to provide support for efforts to decarbonise gas. [ + ]

Three Australian projects are among the finalists for the KNX Awards 2022, including youth disability accommodation in Qld and a new hospital in NSW. [ + ]

NECA has commended the ACT Govt's focus on gender equity following an announcement that Strathnairn Primary School will be a female-led construction project. [ + ]

With electric vehicles growing in popularity, WorkSafe is reminding employers of their obligations to provide appropriate training and supervision to mechanics working on potentially dangerous EV systems. [ + ]

The WA Govt will commence a $37 million rollout of more than 180 standalone power systems (SAPS) in 2023, with the aim of revolutionising power supply in regional WA and providing significant economic stimulus. [ + ]

Macquarie Data Centres has signed a deal with Australian company ResetData which will see cooling tech that can cut data centre CO₂ emissions by 45% used in Australia for the first time. [ + ]

NECA has welcomed the Northern Territory Government's $300,000 clean energy grant aimed at accelerating electric vehicle uptake. [ + ]

Energy Safe Victoria has reminded electrical workers upgrading rental properties to ensure switchboards are not energised before the work is inspected by a licensed electrical inspector. [ + ]

Energy Safe Victoria now has the power to issue fines to Victorian electricity companies and councils that do not keep trees safely clear of powerlines. [ + ]

Endeavour Energy has paid seven infringement notices totalling $474,600 issued by the AER for putting vulnerable life support customers in NSW at risk. [ + ]

Power generation company Aggreko has been contracted to supply critical temporary power to enable NASA to launch three suborbital sounding rockets, the first of which successfully took off on 27 June from Arnhem Space Centre in the NT. [ + ]