National electrical licensing scheme: feedback invited
02 September, 2025The government has opened up a Treasury consultation to help design a national licensing scheme for electrical occupations.
UGL secures extension to manage critical Qld power assets
27 August, 2025 | Supplied by: UGL LimitedUGL will continue to maintain critical power generation assets for Queensland Government-owned energy provider Stanwell.
EV incentives must be retained: Electric Vehicle Council
20 August, 2025Following a record-breaking quarter for EV sales, the Electric Vehicle Council says incentives are still needed to sustain uptake and drive down emissions.
AusNet launches distribution traineeships
19 August, 2025 | Supplied by: AusNetAfter completing the program, participants will be fully qualified and ready to apply for a permanent role within their chosen stream.
Victorians embrace HVAC upgrades
13 August, 2025The Victorian Government is celebrating the success of its Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, which supports households in upgrading to energy-efficient heating and cooling.
Wiradjuri community secures equity ownership in Wellington BESS
12 August, 2025 | Supplied by: AMPYR AustraliaAn Indigenous community-led corporation has entered into an agreement that gives it the right to take long-term equity ownership in a major battery energy storage system.
Renewables remain cheapest option: GenCost report
29 July, 2025CSIRO and AEMO have released the final 2024–25 GenCost Report, which provides cost data to support the planning of Australia's electricity system.
WA regulator highlights fatal risk of working live
22 July, 2025Building and Energy is targeting electrical contractors and workers in a hard-hitting new campaign.
Honeywell acquires battery fire detection solution
08 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Honeywell Building AutomationThe company has expanded its fire safety portfolio with the acquisition of 'Li-ion Tamer' technology from Nexceris.
NECA highlights concerns with EV charging market
08 July, 2025 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationAt a recent NSW Parliament inquiry, the National Electrical and Communications Association aired some of its concerns — specifically in relation to the influence of electricity network operators.
Accreditation for Aust lighting businesses
01 July, 2025Lighting Council Australia has launched an accreditation program geared at boosting the credentials of businesses throughout the sector.
Renewable energy skills program launched
01 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilAustralia's Clean Energy Council has devised a new program for job seekers to gain the skills needed to work across large-scale wind, solar and storage projects.
Feedback sought on benefits from clean energy projects
24 June, 2025In response to calls from industry, community and local government, the WA Govt has released a Draft Guideline on Community Benefits for Renewable Energy Projects.
NSW reports two electrocutions in two weeks
18 June, 2025SafeWork NSW Inspectors have issued a strong warning about the dangers of working with electricity, following two recent deaths that occurred within the same fortnight.
Solar energy incentives doubled in NSW
11 June, 2025NSW residents looking to install a battery and/or join a virtual power plant now have double the incentives, thanks to a joint state and federal government initiative.
