Brisbane to roll out smart parking solution
17 January, 2020Database Consultants Australia (DCA) has been selected to deliver a smart parking solution for Brisbane City Council.
Industry trends... 2020 and beyond
13 January, 2020Australia's energy crisis has led to greater demands of the industry, but we're also hearing of more end users taking greater individual responsibility of their power usage for better cost and environmental outcomes. Read more from Michael Sainsbury, Chief Executive Officer of IPD Group Ltd.
B2B 101: How to win a business contract
12 July, 2019 by Greg Waldorf, CEO, Invoice2goFor electricians, winning enough repeat business to achieve consistent cash flow can feel like a never-ending task. Here are some tips for securing ongoing jobs.
Huge job boost for NT tradies
14 January, 2019The Northern Territory Government's $100 million Public Housing Stimulus Program is expected to support up to 550 full-time jobs over the next 18 months.
CEO Insights 2019: Craig Dugan, Optimal Group
02 January, 2019Craig Dugan predicts the key trends and challenges that will impact the energy industry in 2019 and discusses the theory versus reality of smart cities.
Huge job growth for sparkies in Australia
23 November, 2018Electricians are in high demand across Australia, with roles increasing by up to 66% over the past year.
Electrical services industry to experience long-term growth
22 October, 2018 by Nichola MurphyAfter a challenging past five years, the electrical services industry is expected to experience market growth in the coming years, according to a report from IBISWorld.
Victoria's renewable energy employment boom
04 October, 2018A report found Victoria leads in large-scale renewable energy construction jobs, and the Victorian Government rebate will see an increase in rooftop solar installation jobs.
US funding for Brisbane-based EV charging company
12 September, 2018Brisbane-based Tritium is receiving $400,000 in funding from the EPRI in the US for developing an extreme fast charging system that can connect to the grid.
5 tips to earn repeat business as a contractor
10 September, 2018 by Chris StrodeContractors find themselves constantly investing time and money in finding new customers.
Smart meter JV to receive $35m CEFC funding
04 July, 2018intelliHUB, a joint venture that is acquiring Acumen, Origin Energy's $267 million smart meter business unit, has received $35 million of debt finance.
NECA welcomes apprenticeship boost and payroll tax relief
20 June, 2018NECA has welcomed the increased funding for VET and a reduction in the burden of payroll tax on businesses, both measures announced in the NSW Budget 2018/19.
Funding initiative for grid stability and security services
28 May, 2018ARENA has announced a $7 million funding initiative for renewable energy to deliver system security services.
Security of Payment recommendations good news for contractors
23 May, 2018The report on the Review of Security of Payment Laws is good news for electrical contractors who are often the last in a long chain to receive payment, said NECA.
New regulatory approach for LED lighting
18 May, 2018 by Mansi GandhiThe COAG Energy Council has agreed to further improve lighting energy efficiency regulation by introducing minimum standards for LED light bulbs in line with EU standards.
