Victorians embrace HVAC upgrades
13 August, 2025The Victorian Government is celebrating the success of its Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, which supports households in upgrading to energy-efficient heating and cooling.
Wiradjuri community secures equity ownership in Wellington BESS
12 August, 2025 | Supplied by: AMPYR AustraliaAn Indigenous community-led corporation has entered into an agreement that gives it the right to take long-term equity ownership in a major battery energy storage system.
Contractor fined for faulty solar installations
30 July, 2025A Perth electrical business and its director have been convicted of compliance offences following dangerous wiring errors at two properties in the Goldfields–Esperance region.
Renewables remain cheapest option: GenCost report
29 July, 2025CSIRO and AEMO have released the final 2024–25 GenCost Report, which provides cost data to support the planning of Australia's electricity system.
WA regulator highlights fatal risk of working live
22 July, 2025Building and Energy is targeting electrical contractors and workers in a hard-hitting new campaign.
NECA highlights concerns with EV charging market
08 July, 2025 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationAt a recent NSW Parliament inquiry, the National Electrical and Communications Association aired some of its concerns — specifically in relation to the influence of electricity network operators.
Honeywell acquires battery fire detection solution
08 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Honeywell Building SolutionsThe company has expanded its fire safety portfolio with the acquisition of 'Li-ion Tamer' technology from Nexceris.
Companies fined almost $1m after apprentice's death
04 July, 2025Following a tragic incident in Victoria, two related elevator companies have been convicted and fined a total of $930,000.
Accreditation for Aust lighting businesses
01 July, 2025Lighting Council Australia has launched an accreditation program geared at boosting the credentials of businesses throughout the sector.
Renewable energy skills program launched
01 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilAustralia's Clean Energy Council has devised a new program for job seekers to gain the skills needed to work across large-scale wind, solar and storage projects.
Electrical error places residents at risk
30 June, 2025Following prosecution by Building and Energy, a WA electrical contractor and worker have received a total of $18,500 in fines.
Feedback sought on benefits from clean energy projects
24 June, 2025In response to calls from industry, community and local government, the WA Govt has released a Draft Guideline on Community Benefits for Renewable Energy Projects.
NSW reports two electrocutions in two weeks
18 June, 2025SafeWork NSW Inspectors have issued a strong warning about the dangers of working with electricity, following two recent deaths that occurred within the same fortnight.
Solar energy incentives doubled in NSW
11 June, 2025NSW residents looking to install a battery and/or join a virtual power plant now have double the incentives, thanks to a joint state and federal government initiative.
Marinus Link clears critical environmental hurdle
03 June, 2025The planned subsea electricity and data connector between Tasmania and Victoria has received a positive assessment from the Victorian Minister for Planning.
