'Cash for standards' causes alarm
18 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaAustralia's electrical industry has warned that a 'cash for access' proposal for electrical standards will lead to safety risks and black market access.
Electrician fined $4K following shock risk
17 October, 2022An electrician has been fined after leaving several live cables exposed at a family home in East Perth, putting residents at risk of electric shock.
Proposed rule change aims to avoid blackouts
11 October, 2022Consumers would receive additional protection from future major supply disruptions under a proposed change to the National Electricity Rules recommended by the AEMC.
NECA welcomes crackdown on 'solar cowboys'
11 October, 2022 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has endorsed SafeWork NSW's six-month operation to ensure safe work practices are being undertaken within the rooftop solar industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
