Business and management

New AEMC rule to prevent power outages

26 February, 2020

Better information about potential electricity shortfalls will now be available for power system businesses, following the release of a new rule by AEMC.


Telensa PLANet awarded AEMO certification

25 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Telensa Systems Pty Ltd

This certification enables cities using PLANet to benefit financially from the energy savings achieved through managing constant light output.


Smart electric submeters on the rise

21 February, 2020

A recent electric submeter study found that smart submeters are on the rise, and are expected to push the global market to US$24bn by 2029.


MPower products business acquired by Legend

20 February, 2020

Legend has reported an agreement that will see it acquire 100% of MPower's product distribution business for $4.6 million.


8 Star Energy, Evergen partner up on batteries

19 February, 2020

The agreement will see every Energizer battery deployed in commercial and residential sites optimised with Evergen Energy Intelligence Software.


Coronavirus fears lead to dust mask shortage

19 February, 2020

As concern mounts around the world over the spread of the coronavirus, Australia's supplies of P2 disposable dust masks have now run out.


Finalists for ARBS 2020 awards announced

13 February, 2020 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty Ltd

ARBS 2020 has now released the list of finalists for its industry awards, which recognise talent from within the HVAC&R and building services industry.


Reducing the HVAC&R carbon footprint

12 February, 2020 by Amy Steed

The Australian HVAC&R industry is responsible for around 50% of peak demand on the electricity grid, according to figures from ARENA.


Telecoms transformation needed: study

12 February, 2020

Telecoms operators must radically reconfigure assets to transform their operations, according to the annual telecoms study by Arthur D. Little.


MEA offers business basics support for sparkies

12 February, 2020

Remaining compliant and not understanding the basics of business are two of the biggest challenges faced by skilled tradespeople.


Electrical businesses favour family, study finds

11 February, 2020

At least 50% of trade-related businesses employ at least one family member, but only one in 10 would consult their spouse on business decisions.


Could liquid air solve the global energy storage challenge?

11 February, 2020

Balancing power supply and demand could be about to become easier for electricity providers, following new research by University of Birmingham academics.


ARBS 2020 Speaker Series revealed

07 February, 2020 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty Ltd

Some of the industry's top names will be presenting at the ARBS 2020 Speaker Series.


Update to the Wiring Rules

04 February, 2020

An update has just been carried out on AS/NZS 3000:2018, Electrical Installations, also known as the Wiring Rules.


Register now for lighting industry awards

04 February, 2020

Tickets are available for the National Awards for Excellence in Lighting 2020 event.


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