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.
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.
bEQ expanded to include As Designed label
28 May, 2013ASHRAE’s Building Energy Quotient (bEQ) energy labelling program has been expanded to include an As Designed label, in addition to the In Operation label.
NECA welcomes launch of new system to tackle noncompliant product
23 May, 2013 by Peter ScottA major milestone in tackling the growing problem of noncompliant product in the electrical industry was reached recently when the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) was launched in Queensland.
NABERS launches innovative data centre ratings
20 May, 2013The NABERS Energy for Data Centres rating tools provide the data centre industry with the means to benchmark their current energy efficiency.
Green Star rating tool for public buildings helps keep budgets in the black
15 May, 2013After a two-year pilot period and extensive industry consultation, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released the Green Star - Public Building v1 rating tool.
Check up on DIY electrical work, MEA urges WA government
14 May, 2013The Western Australian government needs to take unlicensed and illegal electrical work more seriously and direct more inspection resources to deter unsafe DIY electrical work, Master Electricians Australia says.
Two solar retailers sued for false claims
10 May, 2013The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued proceedings against P & N (Euro Solar) and Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing (Australian Solar Panel) over allegedly false or misleading claims about the country of origin of the solar panels they supply.
Electrical equipment for machine safety
07 May, 2013 by Morand Fachot, IEC etechAny industrial machine that may cause accidents must be safeguarded. The addition of electrical equipment such as electromechanical sensors and switches that can activate safeguarding mechanisms - to keep operators at a safe distance or halt operation automatically in case of danger - can prevent accidents occurring or reduce their severity.
Safety switches needed in Qld homes, says MEA
07 May, 2013Master Electricians Australia has called on the Queensland Government to order the immediate legislation of safety switches as mandatory in all Queensland homes following a review of the state’s electrical safety regulations.
New Zealand releases final draft of telco security legislation
07 May, 2013The New Zealand Government has released the final draft of a Bill expected to modernise telecommunications security legislation.
New Zealand makes Ultra Fast Broadband installation easier
03 May, 2013Arranging fibre installation for Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) in apartments and office buildings will be more straightforward in future, thanks to a new code of practice.
International Standard for solar LED lanterns released
30 April, 2013The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new technical specification for solar-powered, light-emitting diode (LED) lighting devices, such as solar lanterns.
