Updated home automation standard released
26 July, 2013ZigBee has announced that an update to ZigBee Home Automation has been ratified and is now available for product development. The updated standard adds several features that improve the battery life for security sensors to over seven years, standardise pairing of devices and simplify installation and maintenance for consumers and custom installers alike.
Dump the licensing scheme, MEA says
26 July, 2013The federal government’s proposed national licensing scheme is “the next insulation disaster” that will cost further lives, Master Electricians Australia claims.
Death prompts further calls for electrical safety in Qld
18 July, 2013Following the death of a 25-year-old man from a fatal electric shock last week, Master Electricians Australia has implored the Queensland Government to strengthen the state’s safety switch regime.
New solar heating and cooling standard released
11 July, 2013Standards Australia has released the Interim Standard AS 5389 (Int) - 2013 Solar heating and cooling systems - Calculation of energy consumption.
Inquest reopens debate about compulsory safety switches
04 July, 2013Master Electricians Australia has welcomed the Queensland State Coroner’s recommendation that the Queensland Government consider making safety switches compulsory on every circuit in every home.
eMeter demonstrates ability to scale to 50 million meters
28 June, 2013eMeter has completed a 50 million meter benchmark test, which means its EnergyIP Smart Grid Application Platform can provide utilities of any size with the energy consumption analytics required for risk-free growth.
Understanding the new ACMA cabler competency requirements
24 June, 2013 by Paul Stathis, South Pacific CEOFrom July 2014, cablers will need to have the necessary competencies in whatever specialist field of cabling they’re working in.
Telstra issues asbestos handling requirements for contractors
20 June, 2013Following a spate of incidents of non-compliance relating to asbestos handling, Telstra has announced a number of requirements for its three key NBN rollout contractors.
EoIs open for new rating tool for existing buildings
13 June, 2013The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has opened the EoI process for the Green Star - Performance rating tool, said Robert Milagre, Acting Manager, GBCA, at the Total Facilities Expo.
Gradual reform for solar subsidies needed, says MEA
07 June, 2013Master Electricians Australia has backed calls for the gradual reform of domestic power subsidies, confirming the Queensland Competition Authority’s view that individual panels were driving up network costs for other users.
NBN sham contracting must stop, says CWU
07 June, 2013The Communications Workers Union has called on the government to put a stop to sham contracting to facilitate the rollout of the NBN, claiming it has led to safety issues.
EU imposes provisional anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese solar panels
07 June, 2013The European Commission has decided to impose provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of solar panels, cells and wafers from China.
USGBC to offer free LEED certification for new markets
06 June, 2013The US Green Building Council has announced it will offer free LEED certification to the first green building projects to certify in the 112 countries where LEED has yet to take root.
New energy management standard: ISO 50001
04 June, 2013ISO 50001 can help organisations of all types - public sector, governmental, corporations, small or medium-sized businesses across all sectors and countries - save money by reducing their energy costs.
Restrict power price rises for off-peak tariffs, MEA urges Qld government
28 May, 2013Master Electricians Australia has urged the Queensland Government to restrict power price rises for off-peak energy tariffs, in order to ease pressure on the grid, reduce the amount of investment needed and cut costs to consumers.
