AEMO releases draft 2020 Integrated System Plan
12 December, 2019The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released the draft 2020 Integrated System Plan (ISP), which charts development of the electricity grid.
New electrical safety guidance for rental properties
12 December, 2019The Electrical Safety Office in Queensland has released a new guidance for tenants and property owners regarding electrical safety in rental properties.
Queensland electrician given five-year licence ban
03 December, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingQueensland's Electrical Licensing Committee has banned an electrical worker for five years for undertaking unlicensed electrical contracting work.
Houseboat project picks up an MEA award
25 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaA project to install electrical and other infrastructure for a three-storey luxury houseboat has won an award at the annual MEA National Awards for Excellence
Registrations for ARBS 2020 open early December
21 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingARBS 2020, Australia's leading HVAC&R trade show, will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre next May.
Five Qld electrical workers and contractors fined
15 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Queensland Electrical Safety Office's Electrical Licensing Committee meted out five fines and licence suspensions during the month of September.
Australia's ICT leaders to gather in Melbourne end of November
08 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingICT infrastructure experts will convene in Melbourne next month for Australia's largest ICT infrastructure event, the BICSI South Pacific Conference.
MATES in Construction endorses PC's Mental Health report
06 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMATES in Construction says recommendations from the Productivity Commission's Mental Health report could help reduce suicides among construction workers.
Nominations open for Excellence in Lighting awards
25 October, 2019Lighting Council Australia is now accepting nominations for the National Awards for Excellence in Lighting 2020, which will be held in Sydney in June.
Electrical company fined $120,000 for unsafe worksite
18 October, 2019A company has been fined $120,000 for exposing workers to risk of serious injury.
Positive new standard for battery storage sector
15 October, 2019A gap in safety guidance for the battery storage sector has been filled with the publication of AS/NZS 5139:2019.
Vic energy upgrades, making hefty savings
04 October, 2019In 2018, the Victorian Energy Upgrades program saved more than 6.4 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, bringing the total of savings to almost 52 million tonnes since the scheme started in 2009.
Distech Controls expands team in Australasia
03 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Distech ControlsThe smart building solutions provider has added to its sales team, appointing David Murray as Regional Sales Manager for Australasia.
MEA appoints John Horan as President
02 October, 2019Master Electricians Australia has appointed electrical industry veteran John Horan as its new President. Horan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the organisation.
All-Energy Australia focuses on clean energy transition
01 October, 20192019's All-Energy Australia event is themed 'Advancing Australia's transition to a clean energy future', showcasing more than 290 industry-leading companies and innovative start-ups demonstrating transformative energy solutions.

