Energy network rewarded for innovation
27 September, 2022NSW electricity distributor Endeavour Energy has won the Energy Network Industry Innovation Award 2022 for its groundbreaking digital twin.
Electricians disqualified from NSW building industry
26 September, 2022Seven electricians have had their contractor licences revoked by NSW Fair Trading after submitting false compliance certificates for solar panel installations.
$1.05 million fine for fatal electrocution
20 September, 2022A construction company and a roofing company have pleaded guilty and were fined $600,000 and $450,000 following a fatal electrocution incident in 2019.
Lisa Zembrodt to head Schneider's Sustainability Business
07 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricZembrodt has been appointed Principal and Senior Director, Sustainability Business across the Pacific Zone for Schneider Electric, to head a major expansion of services assisting business in meeting energy transition and decarbonisation goals.
Why an electrical skills plan is vital for Australia
07 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Electrical Trades Union (ETU)The Electrical Trades Union has formed an alliance with leading industry groups and key stakeholders to develop a new skills plan it says is crucial to the nation's energy transition.
Big opportunity for electrical apprentices in SA
06 September, 2022SA Power Networks has commenced advertising for an intake of 69 new powerline and electrical apprentices in early 2023 and will also expand its trainee intake to include a new cadetship category.
Scholarship to propel next gen of female electrical engineers
31 August, 2022 | Supplied by: JemenaJemena has partnered with Monash University to offer an annual scholarship for a female student in a bid to encourage more women to pursue electrical engineering careers.
Contractor and electrician fined $30K
23 August, 2022An electrical contractor and electrician have been fined after wiring errors left parts of a Perth property unprotected against electrical hazards for five months.
Clean energy event coming to Melbourne
23 August, 2022Billed as Australia's largest clean energy event, All-Energy Australia will be taking place this October at MCEC.
Survey exposes lack of support for electrical apprentices
23 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Electrical Trades Union (ETU)Australia is facing a major training crisis, with a new survey revealing the soaring cost of living and a failing mentorship system are pushing electrical apprentices to the brink of quitting.
Climate Change Bill gets thumbs up from NECA
17 August, 2022 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has welcomed the passing of the federal government's Climate Change Bill 2022 in the House of Representatives.
Electrical workers upskilled for bright future
16 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Energy Safe VictoriaThe Vic Govt is upskilling electrical workers, with the aim of improving community safety and equipping the workforce to be part of the state's growing renewable and new energy sectors.
Tradesman prosecuted for unlicensed electrical work
09 August, 2022WA's energy safety regulator is urging consumers to use its online licence search to verify that businesses they engage to carry out electrical installing work hold a valid electrical contractor's licence.
Boost for Tas electrical sector
09 August, 2022 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationTasmanian Minister for Skills, Training and Workforce Growth Felix Ellis MP has welcomed the state's newest crop of project managers as state-wide training kicks off in Hobart this month.
Crackdown on non-compliant lighting equipment
02 August, 2022Lighting Council Australia has reported that significant rorting of the Victorian Energy Upgrades scheme is occurring in the lighting upgrades market.
