Large donation for future electricians
24 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has donated products worth over $200K to Australian universities and TAFEs to help support the next generation of electricians.
$15K fine for air-con company
18 May, 2022Building and Energy is warning WA manufacturers that testing of electrical equipment above a certain voltage must only be carried out by licensed electricians to ensure it is safe to use.
$50m towards clean energy collaboration
18 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Ampcontrol Pty LtdThe federal government will invest $50m to produce clean energy innovations through the creation of the Australian Trailblazer Recycling and Clean Energy (ATRaCE) Program.
Free energy program for small businesses
11 May, 2022 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeSmall to medium-sized businesses looking to help solve the energy challenges of tomorrow are invited to apply for an upcoming tailored program run by CSIRO.
Victoria provides free solar training
10 May, 2022Electricians and electrical engineers wanting to gain specialist solar industry skills can now do so cost-free, with training fully funded by Solar Victoria.
Clean energy event coming to Sydney
04 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Energy NextEnergy Next is a free-to-attend industry event focusing on the latest renewable energy and energy management technologies.
Small business fined over $120K
02 May, 2022A sole director and the company he runs have been fined more than $120,000 for performing unlicensed electrical work in South East Queensland over a number of years.
NSW clean energy plan under fire from union
27 April, 2022The Electrical Trades Union has called for scrutiny of labour conditions related to the NSW Government's energy transition plan.
Govt consults Lighting Council on product stewardship
26 April, 2022Lighting Council Australia wants to ensure modelling used by the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment will reflect the dynamic state of the lighting market.
Speakers announced for May built environment event
26 April, 2022 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaThe full speaker program has been announced for a suite of built environment events coming up in May at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Network operator sentenced for second time
26 April, 2022Western Power has been fined $45K for not providing adequate testing instructions — the second time the network operator has faced court this month.
Accelerating the rollout of smart meters
26 April, 2022Work will resume on the AEMC's review of the regulatory framework for metering services.
ABB and Samsung to collaborate on IoT
20 April, 2022 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB and Samsung Electronics will form a global partnership to provide holistic smart building technology.
$30K fine following electric shock
13 April, 2022Western Power has been fined $30,000 following an error by one of its contractors.
Changes to electrical standard
12 April, 2022 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaAS/NZS 4836 (Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment) has been rewritten and released for public comment.
