Mandatory electrical safety audits
01 March, 2016 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is calling for the introduction of a mandatory electrical safety audit for households.
Public warning over illegal electrical work
01 March, 2016EnergySafety in WA has warned the public to be cautious of dealing with businesses that do not hold current electrical licences and may be carrying out illegal electrical work.
Box Hill Institute and POWERVAULT partner on renewables training
24 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Box Hill InstituteBox Hill Institute has partnered with POWERVAULT to deliver training in renewable energy systems and equipment.
Insight: RET won't be met in 2018
23 February, 2016 by Tristan Edis, Director – Analysis and Advisory, Green Energy Markets | Supplied by: Green Energy TradingGreen Energy Markets has released its Renewables Report revealing supply will fall short of the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target by 2018, meaning customers will have to pay the shortfall penalty.
Power cable market to reach $108bn by 2020
22 February, 2016A new report estimates the global power cable market will increase at a rate of 8% between now and 2020 with APAC leading the growth.
Robert Gerard appointed first patron of the Australian Made Campaign
22 February, 2016Australian Made Campaign Chairman Glenn Cooper AM has announced the appointment of Robert Gerard AO as the first ever patron of the campaign.
Michelin Group and Rockwell sign preferred partner agreement
22 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe industrial automation and information company Rockwell Automation has been awarded a four-year contract by The Michelin Group.
Pro-face joins Schneider Electric
18 February, 2016Japanese-founded HMI and IPC supplier Pro-face is becoming Pro-face by Schneider Electric.
Barriers to overcome for indoor wireless networks
17 February, 2016A new report suggests a number of barriers prevent the installation of an indoor wireless network despite the value it can add to a property and the prevalence of mobile devices.
Redback and UQ sign solar deal
17 February, 2016Energy storage start-up Redback Technologies has signed an MOU with the University of Queensland aimed at commercialising joint energy storage projects and future renewable energy research.
Melbourne Uni to invest millions in clean energy projects
16 February, 2016 | Supplied by: University of MelbourneTo help achieve its carbon neutrality goal by 2030, the University of Melbourne has received financing of $9.1 million from the CEFC to fund diverse clean energy projects.
Smart buildings a hot topic at Total Facilities 2016
16 February, 2016The Total Facilities event will showcase the latest solutions for facilities management with a particular focus on building automation, alongside technologies and software that improve data communications, lighting, infrastructure and energy efficiency.
NECA Victorian Chapter Director appointed
15 February, 2016 | Supplied by: National Electrical & Communications Association (NECA)The Victorian Council has announced the appointment of James Keegan to the position of NECA Victorian Chapter Executive Director effective 15 February 2016.
Australia's FCF Fire and Electrical recognised on global stage
11 February, 2016FCF Fire and Electrical has been recognised as one of the top 20 franchises in the International Franchise Association's NextGen in Franchising Global Competition.
$250 million for energy-efficient community housing
10 February, 2016A $250 million program is expected to drive the construction of around 1000 energy-efficient dwellings across Australia for low-income earners.
