Nominations open for 2018 ARBS Industry Awards
31 October, 2017Nominations for the 2018 ARBS Industry Awards — the biennial awards hosted alongside the ARBS Exhibition — are now open.
Sparkies welcome passage of Security of Payment Bill
30 October, 2017Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has welcomed the passage of legislation through the Queensland parliament that will guarantee payments to small and medium businesses in the building and construction industry.
Australian Security Awards 2017 winners announced
30 October, 2017Winners of the 2017 Australian Security Industry Awards were recently announced at a joint ceremony with the 3rd Annual Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs).
NHP signs distribution deal with Axelent
25 October, 2017 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdNHP has strengthened its local market offering with a partnership with Swedish group Axelent.
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.
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".
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.
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.
