NECA launches plain English guide to Modern Award
12 April, 2011 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association
Australia's electrical industry body NECA has launched a plain English guide to the Modern Award.
ABB bags $30m order from Rio Tinto
12 April, 2011 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has announced that it has won a $30m order from Rio Tinto.
ABB wins $58m order from QGC
12 April, 2011 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has secured a $58m order from Australian coal seam gas explorer and producer QGC.
Schneider Electric acquires Energy Conservation Systems
11 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric has acquired Energy Conservation Systems.
National Manufacturing Week 2011
04 April, 2011
National Manufacturing Week 2011 is a week-long event co-located with Austech, and it is the only fully integrated annual manufacturing exhibition showcasing the latest products and constantly evolving technologies in the expanding manufacturing market. Plans for this year’s event include co-located shows, an expanded seminar program and solid marketing strategy.
Green initiatives that will affect electrical regulations
04 April, 2011 by Paul Stathis
Regulatory impact statements (RIS) published with new regulations in Australia generally state that mandatory changes of any kind are carefully scrutinised before they are imposed, to minimise their impost on both industry and the community. That situation is true with regard to electrical regulations, where most mandated requirements revolve around electrical safety. Few mandatory energy-efficiency regulations are enforced upon us.
RoHS II gathers momentum
31 March, 2011
The European Parliament completed its first reading of the draft of RoHS II in November 2010 and the publication of the directive is expected in the first half of 2011.
Snakes, bees and cars without drivers cause power havoc
31 March, 2011
A report on energy management identified Queensland as the state with the greatest number of power outages in 2010.
ACT construction industry booming
30 March, 2011
The latest ACT Government report presents a positive outlook for the construction industry in Canberra.
Latest greenhouse and energy data
24 March, 2011
The latest greenhouse and energy data has been published by the federal government.
Townsville to maximise NBN opportunities
23 March, 2011
The Queensland Government has appointed a Digital Business Development Officer to help Townsville prepare for the National Broadband Network.
Rehiring safety staff after the GFC
22 March, 2011
Cutbacks are irrational during financially stressful periods as they only amplify skill shortages when conditions return to normal, which in turn hinders recovery. Much of Australia’s business community is now experiencing that costly scenario, as it endeavours to attract quality safety professionals, among other skilled personnel, to their businesses.
Flood hero presented with overseas scholarship by Queensland governor
22 March, 2011
A young Queensland electrician was recently recognised for his efforts to restore power during Brisbane’s floods.
ICRC advice on ACT feed-in tariff premium pricing
22 March, 2011
The ACT Government recently released information from the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission about the ACT’s feed-in tariff scheme.
Government responds positively to NRSET
18 March, 2011
Australian Industry Group welcomes the government’s positive response to the National Resources Sector Employment Taskforce.
