Industry News
Anthea Harris new CEO of Energy Security Board
The newly created role will provide full-time support to the ESB's members, who have other full-time roles in the energy system. [ + ]
Smart upgrade to more than 92,000 streetlights in NSW
Ausgrid is set to partner with the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) and up to 33 local councils to deliver what could be the largest and most advanced smart street lighting upgrade in Australia. [ + ]
Huge renewable energy deal for 25 councils in NSW
One of the largest renewable energy deals for local government has been brokered with electricity retailer ZEN Energy. [ + ]
Urgent solar panel safety warning for NSW floods
Master Electricians Australia has issued an urgent warning about injuries and potential deaths from solar panels and other electrical equipment as flooding increases in NSW. [ + ]
Victorians warned after plug catches fire
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is encouraging Victorians to ensure their electrical plugs are properly plugged in following a fire in a Roxburgh Park garage last week. [ + ]
Call for funding to help coal workers transition into clean energy careers
With closure of Origin's Eraring power plant imminent, the CEC is calling for a nationally coordinated approach to the retirement of fossil fuel generation. [ + ]
Shelley Elliott named 'Sparkie of the Year'
The third-year electrician-in-training has been awarded the title of Apprentice of the Year by TAFE SA and electrical equipment and accessories provider Clipsal. [ + ]
Electrical firm fined $21,500 after near-death of apprentice
An apprentice electrician is lucky to be alive after an electric shock left him unresponsive and without a pulse while working at a property in Mandurah. [ + ]
Product recall for sealed jump-start batteries
A recall notice has been issued for Invicta, Sentry and certain Roypow jump-start packs. [ + ]
Commissioner Merryn York to depart AEMC
Commissioner Merryn York will end her tenure at the AEMC to commence a new role as Executive General Manager, System Design, at the Australian Energy Market Operator. [ + ]
Warning to machinery operators after excavators hit powerlines
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is again reminding machinery operators to be careful around powerlines after two incidents occurred in one day last week. [ + ]
Vic surges ahead in clean energy uptake
Victoria experienced the biggest jump in renewable energy generation of anywhere in Australia in 2021, according to new data released by the Climate Council. [ + ]
Signify to acquire GLG's Pierlite business
The Board of Gerard Lighting Group (GLG) has signed a contract for the sale of GLG's Pierlite business to lighting and technology company Signify. [ + ]
Electrician fined after dangerous oversight causes electric shocks
Three family members at a Bedford property received electric shocks after touching energised taps. [ + ]
Qld Govt stresses importance of energy careers
With a new intake of Ergon apprentices in Rockhampton, the Qld Govt has underlined the importance of energy careers. [ + ]
