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.
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.
Electrical Engineering Safety Seminar 2012
21 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Dept of Water and EnergyRegistration is now open for the 2012 Electrical Engineering Safety Seminar, to be held from 7-8 November at Sydney’s Darling Harbour. The focus of the seminar is identifying and managing risks.
Electricians warn of industrial anarchy
20 September, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationAustralia is facing a future of industrial anarchy if lawlessness and violence are tolerated, according to the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
Ai Group comments on RET Review Issues Paper
20 September, 2012Ai Group has made a submission on the Climate Change Authority’s Renewable Energy Target Review Issues Paper.
Sunshine state? Not if QCA changes go ahead, CEC claims
20 September, 2012The QCA’s proposed changes to Queensland’s solar feed-in tariff are anything but “fair and reasonable”, the Clean Energy Council claims.
International event highlights innovative lighting industry
18 September, 2012Leading-edge developments and future directions in lighting will be featured when Australia hosts the major SPARC International Lighting Event 2013 in June next year.
Philips Lighting Hub iPad app Version 2.4.0
18 September, 2012 | Supplied by: SignifyPhilips Lighting has updated its free Lighting Hub iPad app with a lighting portfolio that can be browsed without an Internet connection.
NECA launches social media channels
17 September, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe peak Australian electrical industry body, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), has launched two new social media channels and given its YouTube channel a new look.
You can teach older workers new tricks
17 September, 2012 | Supplied by: ADM Systems Pty LtdADM Systems has won the 2012 Victorian Small Employer of the Year in the state training awards.
NECA names top Queensland apprentices
15 September, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThree Queensland apprentices have been named as the winners of the annual Queensland Apprentice of the Year Awards at an event hosted by NECA.
NECA Excellence Award winners announced for Queensland
14 September, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationQueensland electrical and communications companies were recognised by their peers at the recent NECA Queensland Excellence Awards.
GTA condemns funding cuts to Joint Group Training Scheme
13 September, 2012The government’s decision to scrap the Joint Group Training Scheme will affect thousands of apprentices and trainees, small businesses and communities, Group Training Australia says.
Lights out? The dangers of exposure to light at night
13 September, 2012An international conference has called attention to the dangers of exposure to light at night.
Top NSW apprentices named
12 September, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThree electrical apprentices that demonstrated consistent levels of excellence throughout their training were recognised by the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) at the annual NSW Apprentice of the Year Awards.
