Industry News
National Electricity Rules: Version 131 published
Version 131 of the National Electricity Rules has been published by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMO). [ + ]
Bushfires threaten NSW power grid
The bushfires raging across NSW have placed huge stress on the state's powerlines and energy transmission. [ + ]
Qld restricted electrical work licences updated
Restricted electrical work licences (RELs) in Queensland have just undergone an update. [ + ]
NCC illuminated by lighting industry guide
A guide to the energy efficiency rules in the 2019 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) has been released. [ + ]
New National President for Engineers Australia
Chris Champion has been elected as National President and Board Chair of Engineers Australia 2020. [ + ]
AEMO releases draft 2020 Integrated System Plan
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released the draft 2020 Integrated System Plan (ISP), which charts development of the electricity grid. [ + ]
New electrical safety guidance for rental properties
The Electrical Safety Office in Queensland has released a new guidance for tenants and property owners regarding electrical safety in rental properties. [ + ]
Undersea electricity link boosts renewable energy
A new interconnector linking Tasmania and Victoria via an undersea electricity connection could be operational by 2027, according to ARENA. [ + ]
Victoria updates energy saving targets
The Victorian Government has set ambitious new energy savings and cost reduction targets for the Victorian Energy Upgrades program from 2021–2025. [ + ]
eSafe Qld publishes new wiring guidelines
Queensland's Electrical Safety Office has published new guidance for contractors and workers on electrical installations for construction and demolition sites. [ + ]
Macquarie Data Centres breaks ground on IC3
Macquarie Data Centres has broken ground on the first stage of a project to increase the capacity of its Macquarie Park Data Centre Campus to 43 MW. [ + ]
1414 Degrees aims to revive Aurora solar project
Australian thermal energy storage company 1414 Degrees has arranged to buy the stalled Aurora Solar Energy Project in SA's Port Augusta. [ + ]
Queensland electrician given five-year licence ban
Queensland's Electrical Licensing Committee has banned an electrical worker for five years for undertaking unlicensed electrical contracting work. [ + ]
Schneider Electric appoints new data centre head
Schneider Electric Australia has appointed Mark Deguara as General Manager for its Data Centre division. [ + ]
NSW to extend Energy Savings Scheme to 2050
The NSW Government has revealed plans to extend the NSW Energy Savings Scheme — now rebadged as part of the Energy Security Safeguard — until 2050. [ + ]
