New CEFC finance agreement to benefit manufacturers
01 July, 2013The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has committed $50 million in Energy Efficiency Loans (EELs) to help businesses improve their energy productivity.
Fruit growers benefit from energy-efficiency grant
30 June, 2013An energy-efficiency grant could help Australian fruit growers reduce their costs by up to 20%. APAL has received $636,970 in funding as part of the Energy Efficiency Information Grants Program.
eMeter demonstrates ability to scale to 50 million meters
28 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdeMeter 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.
Preventing electrical hazards
27 June, 2013 by Malcolm Richards, CEO | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaAs anyone associated with the electrical industry will know, working with electricity can be a high-risk and dangerous affair if proper precautionary measures are not employed. Yet we are continuing to see an increasing amount of unlicensed and illegal electrical work taking place across the country which has caused severe electrical injuries and in some cases even fatalities.
Integrate to combine CEDIA Expo and InfoComm International
26 June, 2013Integrate 2013, delivered in association with InfoComm International and incorporating the CEDIA Asia Pacific Expo, will showcase the latest in integrated AV IT and electronic systems.
Schneider Electric named as leader in DCIM market
26 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Datacenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM) 2013 Vendor Analysis for the second year in a row.
Understanding the new ACMA cabler competency requirements
24 June, 2013 by Paul Stathis, South Pacific CEO | Supplied by: BICSI South PacificFrom July 2014, cablers will need to have the necessary competencies in whatever specialist field of cabling they’re working in.
ARBS 2014 bookings open next week
24 June, 2013The 2014 Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services exhibition will be held from 20-22 May 2014 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
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.
Ministers confirmed for Clean Energy Week
20 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe Queensland Minister for Energy and the Shadow Minister for Climate Action have been confirmed as speakers at Clean Energy Week in July.
Solar pioneer honoured in Qld Premier’s Sustainability Awards
19 June, 2013UQ’s Professor Paul Meredith was presented with the Premier’s Award at the 2103 Premier’s Sustainability Awards on Friday in Brisbane.
Solco launches national finance business
18 June, 2013Solco Ltd has established a national finance business, which leases products for solar retailers and installers servicing SMEs and residential property owners.
Fronius inverters win Plus X Awards
14 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Fronius Australia Pty LtdFronius has won four Plus X Awards for its Galvo and Symo inverters, taking out the High Quality, Functionality and Ecology awards in the Energy category. The Fronius Galvo inverter was also named Best Product of the Year 2013.
Philips gains eight places in green brand ranking
14 June, 2013 | Supplied by: SignifyRoyal Philips has gained eight places in the annual ranking of the Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. The company is one of the fastest climbers in this year’s ranking, moving from 31st in 2012 to 23rd in 2013.
SolarMax and Sol Distribution announce Australian partnership
13 June, 2013SolarMax and Sol Distribution have announced a partnership that will see Sol Distribution distribute SolarMax’s S-series and MT-series solar inverters and accessories to the Australian market.
