The WA Government has introduced new legislation in order to improve the safety of electricians and other workers. [ + ]

The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced the winners of the 2017 National Excellence Awards. [ + ]

Russell Loane, the former chairman of Lighting Council Australia, has been elected as the president of the Global Lighting Association. [ + ]

More than 15,000 solar systems, representing over 100 MW of rooftop solar capacity, were installed across Australia's main grids in October, according to the latest Renewable Energy Index by Green Energy Markets, and funded by GetUp. [ + ]

Public comment is open on the proposed Managing Asbestos in Workplaces Compliance Code and Removing Asbestos in Workplaces Compliance Code that align with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017, which took effect on 18 June 2017, according to WorkSafe Victoria. [ + ]

Philips Lighting has delivered one billion LED lamps and luminaires as part of the 'Global Lighting Challenge' campaign to deploy 10 billion high-efficiency light points around the world. [ + ]

Greg Allan, founder and owner of Perth-based Response Fire and Rescue, has been named Australia’s Master Electrician of the Year. [ + ]

Horizon Power will soon begin a $7.1m pilot project to install a variety of distributed energy technologies in 90 homes and businesses in Carnarvon, Western Australia. [ + ]

ABB has received Frost & Sullivan's 2017 Company of the Year award for setting the benchmark for digitalisation with its distributed control system portfolio. [ + ]

South Australian Treasurer and Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis has launched a new Smart Energy Training Centre with the aim to upskill workers for South Australia's renewables boom. [ + ]

The Australian Industry Group and Australian Constructors Association are predicting a solid upturn in major construction project work through to mid-2019.  [ + ]

Lighting Council Australia has said that it has received a commitment from the federal government to undertake further industry consultation about new regulations planned for the lighting industry. [ + ]

Power solutions provider MPower has commenced delivery of the first of several off-grid DC power systems for the Northern Gas Pipeline, which runs between Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory and Mount Isa in Queensland. The pipeline is being constructed by gas supplier Jemena. [ + ]

Gerard Lighting's Crompton Hornet Floodlight has been awarded the 2017 IES NSW Luminaire Design Award of Commendation. [ + ]

Queensland-based TJS Constructions has been fined $75,000 after a worker suffered a serious electrical shock. [ + ]