Industry News
Electrical safety budget for home renovations
Those who qualify for the federal government's HomeBuilder stimulus are being urged to put aside 10% of their budget for electrical upgrades and safety. [ + ]
Electric shock incident sees contractor fined $85K
A fine has been issued to a Brisbane construction company after a worker received an electric shock, leading to the amputation of five toes. [ + ]
Draft electrical installation standards open for comment
Two new electrical installation standards have been opened for public comment by Standards Australia. [ + ]
New electrical safety guide released
A new guide for electrical contractors ensuring a safe system of work has just been released by the Electrical Safety Office in Queensland. [ + ]
Energy Network Industry Awards open soon
The program for the annual Energy Network Industry Awards 2020 will open on 1 July 2020. [ + ]
Calls for govt home reno plan to include electrical safety
The federal government's suggested home renovation package should focus on electrical safety measures as well as saving jobs, according to MEA. [ + ]
Inquiry into energy retailer failure to begin
An urgent inquiry request to protect energy consumers from COVID-19 retailer failure has been made. [ + ]
Australia's best tradies recognised with awards
The winners of the inaugural Australian Tradie of the Year Awards 2020 have been announced. [ + ]
Over 50% of electrical businesses see profit decline
A recent survey showing the impact of COVID-19 on electrical contractors has revealed that 59% experienced a decline in their business of more than 30%. [ + ]
Energy grid discussion paper published
The federal government has released its Technology Investment Roadmap Discussion Paper, taking another step towards Australia's future energy grid. [ + ]
Solar panels provided in bushfire relief effort
Communities affected by the bushfires earlier in 2020 will receive solar panels as part of their rebuilding process. [ + ]
New code of practice for electrical industry
A COVID-19 code of practice has been developed by Master Electricians Australia for the electrical industry. [ + ]
Register for Schneider's Innovation Day 2020
Schneider Electric's Innovation Day, which brings together the IT, data centre and built environment industries, will be held on 21 May 2020. [ + ]
The power grid of the future
A power grid that can provide maximum value from solar and batteries, and that can support two-way electricity flows, is being planned by energy networks. [ + ]
Critical energy works during COVID-19
A fact sheet that details what critical works are and why they must continue during the COVID-19 pandemic has been released by Energy Networks Australia. [ + ]
