ETU criticises O’Farrell’s comments on electricity costs
08 October, 2012The Electrical Trades Union has criticised NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell’s suggestion to Julia Gillard that IR changes are key to reducing electricity costs.
Locally produced energy key to reducing upgrade costs, says Moore
05 October, 2012Locally produced energy is the key to reducing upgrade costs on Sydney’s “ageing and inefficient network”, according to Lord Mayor Clover Moore.
Epuron acquires Uterne solar power plant
04 October, 2012 | Supplied by: SunPower Corporation Australia Pty LtdEpuron has acquired the 1 MW Uterne solar power plant from SunPower. The project was financed by the Commonwealth Bank, making it the country’s first bank to support a solar project of this size.
Weidmuller celebrates 40 years
04 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty LtdWeidmuller Australia celebrated its 40th anniversary with an Australiana-themed luncheon party complete with hand-picked local food and a bush band at its headquarters in Emu Plains on Thursday 20 September.
Industry welcomes Victorian Government decision on flexible pricing
03 October, 2012A number of industry players have welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to introduce voluntary flexible pricing in 2013.
Austest Laboratories achieves additional accreditation for EMC immunity standards
02 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Austest LaboratoriesAustest Laboratories has achieved accreditation for several EMC immunity standards for support of Australian manufacturers in export markets.
ABB Australia finalist in 2012 Banksia Environmental Awards
01 October, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has been selected as one of the finalists in the 2012 Banksia Environmental Awards in the Clean Technology - Harnessing Opportunities category for its sulfur hexafluoride gas recycling technology.
NECA moves into New England
29 September, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has established a new branch in New England, NSW, which will represent members in Tamworth, Armidale, Inverell, Gunnedah and Scone.
Sparkies shine at National Excellence Awards Night
28 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaAustralia’s best and brightest sparkies were acknowledged at the National Annual Excellence Awards held by Master Electricians Australia (MEA) and the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) on Saturday 22 September.
Opportunities abroad for young electricians
28 September, 2012Queensland Overseas Foundation scholarships give selected tradespeople the opportunity to live and work overseas for up to two years, once they have completed their formal apprenticeships or vocational training.
Elster EnergyICT wins ESCO contract
28 September, 2012Elster EnergyICT has signed a five-year energy management solution contract with SEDAC Energy Management, an Australian energy service company (ESCO).
Energy2U project stalled by contractual dispute
28 September, 2012Arogen claims Leighton Contractors has failed to pay nearly $6 million for work carried out on Ausgrid’s New South Wales Energy2U project.
Call for industry comment on changes to wiring rules
27 September, 2012A review of wiring rules has raised a call for public comment from the cabling and telecommunications industries.
esaa publishes power supply reliability discussion paper
27 September, 2012The Energy Supply Association of Australia (esaa) has published a discussion paper entitled ‘How reliable do we want our power supplies to be?’
Sullair goes direct
27 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air PowerSullair Australia will represent its diesel-powered, high-pressure portable air compressor range directly to the marketplace through its national sales force and via specified distribution partners.
