ABB signs new framework deal with Shell
16 September, 2011 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has signed an enterprise framework agreement (EFA) with Shell to supply low- and medium-voltage motors and related services.
Large-Scale Solar Policy Roadmap
12 September, 2011
Australian solar technologies are being rolled out across the world but locally we're not getting the jobs and other economic benefits that come with these major projects, says Matthew Warren, the Chief Executive of the Clean Energy Council. He said the country needed to capitalise on the interest Solar Flagships had generated among the international investors, who were sinking billions of dollars into projects in other countries.
Electrical industry body sets up solar inspection service
08 September, 2011
The Australian electrical industry body, NECA, has set up a solar generation inspection service following legal action against a number of unlicensed contractors, for installing solar panels, and some licensed contractors, for failing to meet current regulations.
ACT’s best electrical and communications contractors honoured at awards
29 August, 2011
The best ACT electrical and communications contractors were recognised at the annual electrical industry Excellence Awards hosted by peak Australian industry body the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) last week.
Smart grid experts to convene in Perth
26 August, 2011
The first IEEE PES conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT) Asia will be held in Perth from 13-16 November 2011.
CSA gets accreditation to test ANSI's third edition of Medical Electrical Equipment Standard
19 August, 2011
CSA has received first accreditation in the world to test ANSI's third edition of Medical Electrical Equipment Standard.
South Australia's best electrical and communications contractors named
18 August, 2011 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association
The peak electrical industy body has recognised eight projects completed by South Australia's best electrical and communications contractors at the NECA Awards of Excellence.
Global spending on electric power generation infrastructure will reach $403.7bn in 2011, report says
08 August, 2011
The global spending on electric power generation infrastructure will reach $403.7bn in 2011, according to Visiongain's latest report: The Electric Power Generation Infrastructure Market 2011-2021.
NECA recognises Tasmania’s best electricians and projects
08 August, 2011 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association
Four companies across five categories received the top state award in front of over 260 industry representatives including contractors, educators and government representatives in Elwick last week.
Boarding the home automation bus
03 August, 2011 by Ian Richardson, Chairman, KNX Australia
Energy efficiency in buildings is a focus of many building owners, occupiers and residents in the commercial and residential sectors. Recent discussions on energy costs, efficiency and carbon tax regulations have highlighted a growing need to be aware of better ways to increase the efficiency in buildings.
Mastering the possibilities of DALI
03 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Philips Dynalite
Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) is a protocol set out in the technical standard IEC 62386 for network-based systems that control lighting in buildings.
Why your potential customers say “NO”
03 August, 2011 by Phoebe Netto, Managing Director, Good Business Consulting
If you are not actively building trust, your business will appear risky to your potential customers. Your potential customers don’t know if your product/service will work or if it will help them. They aren’t sure if you are the ‘real deal’ or if you are any better than the ‘other guy’.
NESMA backs call for new electrical fitter licence
02 August, 2011
Switchboard manufacturers’ peak body in NSW is strongly backing a call for broad industry support for changes to the National Occupational Licensing System (NOLS) to include a new electrical fitter licence.
Green Globe Award winners announced
28 July, 2011
The NSW Government’s annual environment awards were held on Tuesday at NSW Parliament House, hosted by the Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Robyn Parker.
PR:enLighten bags two wins at the NSW Green Globe Awards
27 July, 2011 | Supplied by: enLighten Australia Pty Ltd
enLighten Australia has secured two wins at the NSW Green Globe Awards.
