Industry News
Telensa PLANet awarded AEMO certification
This certification enables cities using PLANet to benefit financially from the energy savings achieved through managing constant light output. [ + ]
Smart electric submeters on the rise
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. [ + ]
MPower products business acquired by Legend
Legend has reported an agreement that will see it acquire 100% of MPower's product distribution business for $4.6 million. [ + ]
Energy hub planned for Cairns
A high-tech facility is being developed in Cairns, designed to foster energy innovation in Queensland. [ + ]
8 Star Energy, Evergen partner up on batteries
The agreement will see every Energizer battery deployed in commercial and residential sites optimised with Evergen Energy Intelligence Software. [ + ]
Coronavirus fears lead to dust mask shortage
As concern mounts around the world over the spread of the coronavirus, Australia's supplies of P2 disposable dust masks have now run out. [ + ]
Finalists for ARBS 2020 awards announced
ARBS 2020 has now released the list of finalists for its industry awards, which recognise talent from within the HVAC&R and building services industry. [ + ]
MEA offers business basics support for sparkies
Remaining compliant and not understanding the basics of business are two of the biggest challenges faced by skilled tradespeople. [ + ]
Telecoms transformation needed: study
Telecoms operators must radically reconfigure assets to transform their operations, according to the annual telecoms study by Arthur D. Little. [ + ]
Power worker shortage leads to lengthy blackouts
A severe shortage of workers is being blamed for current power outages across Sydney, the Central Coast and the Blue Mountains. [ + ]
Electrical businesses favour family, study finds
At least 50% of trade-related businesses employ at least one family member, but only one in 10 would consult their spouse on business decisions. [ + ]
ARBS 2020 Speaker Series revealed
Some of the industry's top names will be presenting at the ARBS 2020 Speaker Series. [ + ]
Smart hospital project nominated for lighting award
The Calvary Adelaide Hospital project, carried out by lighting integrator mySmart, has been nominated for the 2020 KNX Awards. [ + ]
Managing electricity networks during bushfires
A fact sheet about how bushfires affect electricity networks, and how networks can prepare for the impact, has been released by Energy Networks Australia. [ + ]
Update to the Wiring Rules
An update has just been carried out on AS/NZS 3000:2018, Electrical Installations, also known as the Wiring Rules. [ + ]
