Industry News
Developing national competency standards for thermal imaging
The ATA is calling for national competency standards and vocational qualifications for Australia's thermal imaging industry. [ + ]
Smart meters: resolving implementation issues
The AEMC has said that it is working with regulators, ombudsmen and industry participants to resolve implementation issues related to smart meters as quickly as possible. [ + ]
What's your state's position at the crucial National Energy Guarantee meeting?
State and territory energy ministers will hold a crucial meeting today with their federal counterpart Josh Frydenberg. [ + ]
Smart Cities Council welcomes standards update
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released new international standards for measuring and improving the performance of cities. [ + ]
Electricity and gas meter self-reads a step closer
The AEMC has made a draft determination which, if implemented, will give consumers the right to request an inaccurately estimated energy bill be adjusted in accordance with the customer's own reading of their electricity or gas meter. [ + ]
Making smart homes smarter with AI
A Washington University professor is working to help smart homes become smarter and more efficient with artificial intelligence (AI). [ + ]
All-Energy Australia returns to Melbourne
The 2018 All-Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference will return to Melbourne in October to celebrate the event's 10-year milestone. [ + ]
Funding for energy storage training and research hubs
The Turnbull government has announced $7.5 million for two new research hubs that will focus on advances and innovations within the energy storage sector. [ + ]
PIR sensors and electrical safety
Energy Safety Victoria is reminding electricians to always double-check power has been turned off before conducting maintenance, repairs, alterations or adjustments to passive infrared (PIR) sensors. [ + ]
New best practice charter for renewables
The Clean Energy Council has launched a new Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Developments. [ + ]
Renewables industry rides wave of confidence but policy concerns remain
A survey of CEOs and executives across the renewable energy industry has found confidence in short-term investments but concern about policy uncertainty for the future. [ + ]
Debt funding for Numurkah Solar Farm
The $198 million Numurkah Solar Farm has received $56 million in debt finance from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). [ + ]
Siemens announces new speakers for Digitalize 2018
Siemens has announced additional global and local industry experts for Digitalize 2018, which will be held on Wednesday, 8 August at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). [ + ]
NHP partners with Tozzi for MV switchgear range
NHP has partnered with global switchgear manufacturing company Tozzi Electrical Equipment to bring its range of primary medium-voltage switchgear to the local Australian and New Zealand markets. [ + ]
BlueScope, ESCO and Schneider Electric announce renewable energy PPA
BlueScope Steel, ESCO Pacific and Schneider Electric have signed a renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA). [ + ]
