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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
North Queensland Excellence Awards winners announced
27 September, 2012Industry advocate Becky O’Brien of O’Brien Electrical was crowned North Queensland Business Woman of the Year at the National Annual Excellence Awards, held by Master Electricians Australia and the Electrical Contractors Association.
$1.25m grant helps SACGER keep rocking on
26 September, 2012One of the geothermal industry’s biggest technical challenges is about to be tackled, thanks to a $1.25 million grant from ARENA, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
Austest Laboratories’ grand opening of EMC emissions chamber a success
26 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Austest LaboratoriesAustest Laboratories has opened its doors to showcase its new EMC chamber for radiated emissions and immunity testing of electrical and electronic products and components.
Austest Laboratories moves to new Melbourne location
25 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Austest LaboratoriesAustest Laboratories has relocated from Brunswick East to new and much larger premises at 53 Latitude Blvd, Thomastown 3074.
It’s hip to be square: Brightgreen’s D900 wins Melbourne Design Award
25 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty LtdBrightgreen has taken out the Lighting category of the 2012 Melbourne Design Awards with its D900 Cube LED downlight.
Energy-efficiency minimum standards a win for consumers
24 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe availability of low-quality, energy-intensive appliances imported from overseas will be reduced under new legislation passed through the Federal Senate 13 September, in a move applauded by the Clean Energy Council.
Weathering tough times: the value of membership
24 September, 2012 by Malcolm Richards, CEO, Master Electricians Australia | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaIt is sad to admit that 2012 has not been the best year for Australian businesses - be they big or small. In fact, the past 12 months have been one of the most difficult years for businesses in recent times.
RET key to Australian share of US$257 billion renewables market, CEC says
24 September, 2012Australia needs to stay focused on its 20% by 2020 Renewable Energy Target, otherwise we risk missing out on our share of the US$257 billion renewable energy industry, according to Christine Lins of REN21.
