Amendments to the Electrical Safety Act
25 October, 2017Two important amendments have been made to the Electrical Safety Act 2002. These amendments directly target unsafe electrical work and unsafe electrical work practices and are in addition to existing penalties and disciplinary actions available under the Act.
AU$167.34 million power order for ABB
24 October, 2017ABB has won an AU$167.34 million (£99 million) order to build the power transmission infrastructure for EDF Energy's new Hinkley Point C power plant in the UK.
Ombudsman calls for subbies to be paid promptly
18 October, 2017The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman is examining payment terms and conditions for subcontractors working on government projects.
CET ditched in favour of new policy
18 October, 2017The Turnbull government has decided to drop the Clean Energy Target in favour of new policy designed to deliver "more affordable and reliable electricity".
Australia's best solar installations announced
13 October, 2017The Clean Energy Council announced winners of the 2017 Solar Design and Installation Awards at the recent All-Energy Australia exhibition and conference in Melbourne.
63% of utility execs fear grid disruption from cyber attacks
12 October, 2017Around 63% of utility executives believe their country faces at least a moderate risk of electricity supply interruption from a cyber attack on electric distribution grids in the next five years.
Nominations open for 2017 Energy Network Industry Awards
11 October, 2017Nominations for two inaugural energy network industry awards, the Energy Consumers Australia: Energy Network Consumer Engagement Award and the Energy Network Industry Innovation Award, are now open.
GBCA CEO receives international sustainability award
06 October, 2017Romilly Madew, CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), has received the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) Chairman's Award.
ABB and Northvolt partner for Li-ion battery plant
27 September, 2017ABB and Northvolt have partnered for Northvolt's lithium-ion battery factory and research and development activities.
More than 7000 home battery systems installed in H1 2017
25 September, 2017Household batteries are flying off the shelf twice as fast this year as Australians look for new ways to control their power use and protect against price hikes, according to the Climate Media Centre.
Wiring Rules — requirements for recessed luminaires and pool area installations
22 September, 2017The new edition of the Wiring Rules, due in early 2018, will include changes to the requirements of recessed luminaires and pool area installations.
New regional partner for Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand
21 September, 2017Global design and consultancy firm Arcadis has joined Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ) as a Regional Partner.
ABB emergency and exit lighting maintenance log book
20 September, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe ABB rebranded emergency and exit lighting maintenance log book for all Australian standards testing and maintenance requirements is now available.
Next steps agreed on battery storage standards
19 September, 2017Standards Australia recently brought together a group of senior industry and government leaders to discuss the introduction of residential on-site battery storage standards in Australia.
Better protection for workers as new Fair Work laws come into effect
18 September, 2017The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017 has now come into effect, with higher penalties for serious contraventions of workplace laws and record-keeping breaches.
