NECA welcomes launch of new system to tackle noncompliant product
23 May, 2013 by Peter Scott | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationA 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.
Putting clean energy projects on the map
22 May, 2013 by Lauren DavisOn 17 May, Greg Combet launched the Clean Energy Map in Canberra. The online, Google-style map provides a visual representation of over 1200 nationwide projects which are cutting greenhouse gas emissions, reducing energy costs and investing in new technologies.
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.
AIRAH launches Solar Cooling Special Technical Group
17 May, 2013The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has launched its Solar Cooling Special Technical Group.
Budget cuts will hinder clean energy development in Australia
15 May, 2013The federal government’s decision to cut funding to clean energy projects and reports is disappointing, clean energy industry advocates have said.
Budget 2013-14: regional funding for apprentices
15 May, 2013Australians looking for work and businesses looking for apprentices in areas doing it tough will benefit from an extra $19.2m from the Australian Government to better link job seekers with employers.
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.
Power Professor joins Sydney University
15 May, 2013The University of Sydney’s School of Electrical and Information Engineering has a new head: the power engineering specialist Professor Joe (Zhao Yang) Dong.
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.
Eaton joins EMC Technology Partner Program
10 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdDiversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has joined the EMC Technology Partner Program. Eaton will apply the developmental resources provided by the program to design integrated power management solutions that help IT and data centre professionals to enhance uptime and business continuity.
Security industry leaders recognised
09 May, 2013The growing role performed by the private security industry was recognised at the recently held 18th Annual Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence.
Allied Telesis promotes Scott Penno to APAC marketing director
07 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Allied Telesis International (Aust) Pty LtdAllied Telesis, a global provider of secure IP/ethernet switching solutions, has promoted Scott Penno to APAC Marketing Director
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.
Helping contractors stay one step ahead
07 May, 2013 by Malcolm Richards, CEO, Master Electricians Australia | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaIn a constantly evolving industry, it has always been critical for electrical contracting businesses to stay one step ahead of the game. Whether in keeping up to date with industry news or with regulatory changes, there are numerous administration duties that need to be taken care of on top of the day-to-day running of a business.
