WorkSafe Victoria has charged a transport company after a worker was seriously injured when a crane truck he was operating struck overhead powerlines. [ + ]

Motion plastics specialist igus has developed an energy chain made from recycled material drawn from its own "chainge" e-chain recycling program. [ + ]

Geelong Sustainability, RACV Solar and Mondo have celebrated the success of the Geelong Community Solar Program, which will see 2.5 MW of renewable energy capacity installed across the region. [ + ]

Volvo Trucks has built a vehicle that emits only water vapour, produces its own electricity on board and has a range of up to 1000 km. [ + ]

A new program run by Endeavour Energy and Schneider Electric aims to help NSW residents save on their energy bills and manage consumption. [ + ]

NECA has responded positively to the NSW and Qld state budgets, highlighting investment in infrastructure spending, focus on women and support for apprentices. [ + ]

The ETU is calling for an urgent investigation into the Sydney Metro project after an escalator collapsed and a labourer was seriously injured in two separate incidents. [ + ]

Energy Networks Australia (ENA) has acknowledged the release last week of the Australian Energy Regulator's (AER) draft Rate of Return decision on grid investments. [ + ]

The Clean Energy Council has issued a response to the Energy Security Board's high-level design paper for a capacity mechanism. [ + ]

OpenSolar and Global Sustainable Energy Solutions have announced a new partnership that offers Australian solar installers a one-stop shop for running a solar business while securing and maintaining CEC accreditations. [ + ]

A Fantech three-in-one bathroom heater, exhaust and light has been recalled due to a risk of glass shattering. [ + ]

WA is leading the nation in the use of standalone power systems, 100 of which are now deployed across the state's main electricity grid. [ + ]

Energy Networks Australia has welcomed the NSW Government's announcement of $1.2 billion to accelerate development of transmission in Renewable Energy Zones. [ + ]

A cutting-edge program of seminars and presentations is coming to Melbourne in August. [ + ]

This year, professional driver Rainer Zietlow attempted to set a new world record: the highest altitude achieved in an electric car. [ + ]