Some electrical workers have struggled to source electrical cable due to stockpiling sparked by coronavirus fears. [ + ]

KNX IP Secure has recently been recognised as an international security standard for smart buildings, designated EN ISO 22510. [ + ]

ARBS 2020, an international event for the air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry, will return to Melbourne in May. [ + ]

A vulnerability within Siemens SIPROTEC 4 protection relays has been uncovered, placing electrical substations at risk of attack. [ + ]

There has been a rapid surge in the spread of 5G technology around the world, according to a new report by VIAVI. [ + ]

Australians looking to switch to solar/battery power can now use a calculator to predict what their next four energy bills will cost. [ + ]

Electrical apprentices affected by bushfires will receive up to 12 months of training for free under a NSW Government initiative. [ + ]

Inspections will be carried out by the Queensland Electrical Safety Office to ensure that electrical equipment in hazardous areas is electrically safe. [ + ]

Better information about potential electricity shortfalls will now be available for power system businesses, following the release of a new rule by AEMC. [ + ]

This certification enables cities using PLANet to benefit financially from the energy savings achieved through managing constant light output. [ + ]

A recent electric submeter study found that smart submeters are on the rise, and are expected to push the global market to US$24bn by 2029. [ + ]

Legend has reported an agreement that will see it acquire 100% of MPower's product distribution business for $4.6 million. [ + ]

A high-tech facility is being developed in Cairns, designed to foster energy innovation in Queensland. [ + ]

The agreement will see every Energizer battery deployed in commercial and residential sites optimised with Evergen Energy Intelligence Software. [ + ]

As concern mounts around the world over the spread of the coronavirus, Australia's supplies of P2 disposable dust masks have now run out. [ + ]