Queensland solar rebate cuts will cost jobs, Clean Energy Council says
26 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe Queensland Government’s decision to cut solar rebates could jeopardise 4500 jobs, the Clean Energy Council said.
Downer wins $71m electrical and instrumentation contract
25 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Downer EDI LimitedBHP Billiton Iron Ore has awarded Downer EDI an electrical and instrumentation contract worth $71 million.
Carbon tax countdown begins - are you ready?
25 June, 2012 by Elisa de Wit, Partner, Norton Rose LLP | Supplied by: Norton RoseThe final countdown to the carbon tax has begun. This article details the key elements of the carbon price mechanism (CPM) and provides some last-minute prepation tips to help you get ready for 1 July 2012.
Government support for energy efficiency boosts AMI market, says GlobalData
22 June, 2012Increasing smart meter deployment and pioneering new technologies will revolutionise the domestic power industry, according to a new report by GlobalData.
Stulz partners with SynapSense for ANZ DCIM
22 June, 2012 | Supplied by: STULZ Australia Pty LtdStulz Australia has partnered with SynapSense Corporation for the sales, installation and technical support of the SynapSense solution in the Australia and New Zealand data centre markets.
Carbon price gouging could lead to a new wave of class action litigations
22 June, 2012Businesses that try to price gouge - or improperly inflate prices - following the introduction of the carbon price in July could be opening the door to a new wave of consumer class actions, warns Australian law firm Maddocks.
Electrical trader fined for safety breaches
20 June, 2012Clare Maree Alexander, director of C.M. Analysis trading as G Warehouse, has been ordered to pay fines and costs of $4662 by the Port Macquarie District Court for selling unapproved and unmarked LED electrical products.
Visionstream secures $102m NBN contract
20 June, 2012Visionstream has won a $102 million contract with NBN Co to design and install fibre-optic cable for new development estates in Victoria and Queensland.
TransGrid’s GreenGrid initiative nominated for UNAA Award
19 June, 2012TransGrid has been nominated as a finalist for the Best Specific Environmental Initiative Award at the 2012 UNAA World Environment Day Awards for its GreenGrid initiative.
Carbon tax will increase small business power bills, says Business Chamber
14 June, 2012The IPART final determination for electricity prices confirmed that the carbon tax will increase electricity bills for small business, according to the NSW Business Chamber.
Engineers Australia welcomes report on infrastructure reform
14 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Engineers AustraliaEngineers Australia has urged the government to heed the recommendations of the Infrastructure Finance and Funding Reform report.
Fifth lites.asia meeting
14 June, 2012The fifth lites.asia meeting will be held in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 28 and 29 June 2012.
General Cable acquires majority interest in Procables
14 June, 2012 | Supplied by: General Cable AustraliaGeneral Cable Corporation has announced it will acquire a majority interest (60%) in Procables SA for $45 million. The Sredni Group will maintain a 40% interest in the business.
We will closely monitor the FWBC, says NECA
13 June, 2012The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) said it intends to closely monitor the new Fair Work Building and Construction (FWBC) agency’s effectiveness, expressing concern that the Australian Building and Construction Commission’s (ABCC’s) replacement will have reduced powers and may not be as effective in regulating the industry.
First Solar and AGL receive grant for mega solar project
12 June, 2012 | Supplied by: AGL Energy LimitedAGL Energy has selected First Solar as its project partner for two utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects totalling 159 MW. The projects are supported by the Solar Flagships Program, which offers funding to support the construction of large-scale, grid-connected solar (PV and thermal) power stations.
