Electrical industry association says government must come clean on insulation figures
25 November, 2010NECA has reiterated its call for the federal government to release information on the Home Insulation Program so as to minimise the risks of more deaths occurring.
Ai Group lodges appeals to preserve workplace flexibility
22 November, 2010Australian Industry Group has lodged three Fair Work appeals recently in an endeavour to preserve workplace flexibility.
Product warranties - do they really protect?
07 October, 2010 by Andrew Douglas, Principal Lawyer, Douglas LPTThe value of warranties can be well described by a famous speech by US Senator George Graham Vest in an address to a jury about the fidelity of dogs: “He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince ... if fortune drives the master forth, an outcast in the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him, to guard him against danger, to fight against enemies.”
Draft standard for recessed luminaire barriers
29 September, 2010A draft of the standard for recessed luminaire barriers has recently been issued for public comment.
NECA puts out call to avoid DIY home insulation
21 September, 2010NECA has issued a warning to the community to avoid DIY installation of insulation batts, citing the need for qualified electricians to determine the electrical safety of the roof space.
Fluke 5080A multiproduct calibrator
01 September, 2010 byThe 5080A multiproduct calibrator accurately calibrates both analog and digital test instruments including analog meters, panel meters, digital multimeters, watt meters and, with optional accessories, clamp meters, megohmmeters and oscilloscopes to 200 MHz.
TransGrid holds largest ever planning forum
11 August, 2010TransGrid recently held a Planning Forum to National Electricity Market participants and interested parties on the emerging constraints of the NSW electricity transmission network.
Standard for LED lighting control gear
29 July, 2010A new standard for LED lighting control gear has been added to Comtest Laboratories’ Accreditation portfolio.
Harting takes legal action against Chinese copies
29 July, 2010Electrical and electronic connector manufacturer Harting has won a court case in China over copied products.
Energy-efficiency disclosure now compulsory
23 July, 2010 by Justin Lethlean*New legislation requiring the disclosure of buildings’ energy ratings means the electrical industry will play an even more important role on the performance of buildings.
Standards for the Australian smart grid
22 July, 2010Standards Australia provides an update on its activities in the continuing development of smart grid standards for Australia.
Government releases enhanced safety rules for solar panels
24 June, 2010Companies seeking to install solar panels under the Renewable Energy Target will be subject to tougher safety and compliance requirements.
NECA calls on government to release safety inspection figures
21 June, 2010NECA has called on the government to release details on the insulation installation safety inspection figures or to inspect all of the installations in the country.
Schneider Electric submits response to the Australian government’s ‘issues paper’ on energy efficiency
11 June, 2010Schneider Electric has issued a comprehensive response to the federal government's energy-efficiency issues paper.
BCA 2010 revised energy-efficiency provisions
11 May, 2010The new 2010 Building Code of Australia is released this month, with a large number of changes that will have a significant impact on the electrical industry.
