RET should stay, says AuSES
11 July, 2012The Renewable Energy Target (RET) should not be dismantled, according to the Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES).
Madison Technologies acquires test and measurement company Test Equipment Solutions
11 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Madison TechnologiesMadison Technologies has announced the acquisition of test and measurement company Test Equipment Solutions. In addition to providing electrical and electronic calibration services, Test Equipment Solutions represents and distributes test and measurement brands such as Fluke, Yokogawa, Rohde & Schwarz and Hameg.
Norfolk wins $14m Diamantina Power Station contract
10 July, 2012 | Supplied by: O'Donnell GriffinNorfolk Group has won a $14 million contract for electrical and instrumentation works at the Diamantina Power Station.
Schneider Electric merges Data Centre University with Energy University
09 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric is integrating Data Centre University, the globally recognised online resource of data centre courses, with its online, free, vendor-neutral, energy efficiency learning program, Energy University.
Exemptions available to create a more sustainable Sydney
06 July, 2012 | Supplied by: City of SydneyUnder a plan proposed by the City of Sydney, investors in Sustainable Sydney 2030 initiatives may be eligible for exemptions from the development contribution levy.
ARENA grant helps BlueScope develop integrated solar roofs
05 July, 2012 | Supplied by: BlueScope SteelBlueScope Steel has received a grant from ARENA as part of the Emerging Renewables Program to develop a low-cost building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system.
Dan The Sparky Man wins Gold Coast Business Excellence Award
05 July, 2012Dan The Sparky Man is the winner of the Trades, Professions & Services Category in the June round of the 2012 Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards.
AERI appoints first chairperson
04 July, 2012 | Supplied by: University of New South WalesThe Australian Energy Research Institute (AERI) at UNSW has appointed George Maltabarow as its first chairperson.
ABB completes acquisition of Bob White Electrix and LE Jarvis
03 July, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdPower and automation technology group ABB has completed the acquisition of two Australian-based motor and generator repair and service businesses: Bob White Electrix and LE Jarvis.
Brightgreen iPhone app
02 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty LtdBrightgreen’s iPhone app offers electricians a calculator for retrofits, lighting design plans, installation tips and product information.
JMC Steel EMT Calc app
02 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Wheatland TubeJMC Steel Group’s Wheatland Tube division has released a free app for Android (2.2+) smartphones, tablet devices, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. EMT Calc enables electrical contractors to calculate the savings from using 20′ EMT instead of standard 10′ EMT.
MEA appoints new WA state manager
29 June, 2012Tony Mancini has been appointed as Master Electricians Australia’s new state manager for its Perth headquarters.
DOT92 wins Pierlite an Excellence Award
29 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Pierlite Australia Pty LtdPierlite has been awarded the Illuminating Engineering Society’s Excellence Award for its recently launched DOT92 LED downlight range.
SEA elects new Chair
28 June, 2012Sean Webb was elected as Chair of the Sustainable Energy Association of Australia (SEA) at the SEA June Board meeting.
IPART releases solar feed-in tariff recommendation for NSW
28 June, 2012IPART has determined that a “fair and reasonable” solar feed-in tariff for New South Wales consumers is in the range of 7.7 to 12.9 cents per kWh.
