CETA appoints Control Logic as Australian distributor
01 October, 2014CETA, a global distributor of energy-related hardware and software products, has appointed Control Logic as its Australian distributor.
Schneider Electric recognised as one of the most attractive employers
29 September, 2014Universum, the global research and employer branding consultancy, has recognised Schneider Electric as one of the World's Most Attractive Employers in 2014.
Road lighting conference returns
29 September, 2014The Road Lighting 2015 conference will return to New Zealand next year from 9-10 March at the Langham Hotel in Auckland.
Online solar course
25 September, 2014Global Sustainable Energy Solutions' Solar Power System Fundamentals online course provides a structured approach to studying the essentials of solar PV systems.
Philips to split off lighting business
24 September, 2014Philips has announced plans to set up two companies focused on lighting solutions and healthcare and consumer lifestyle.
Comms Alliance updates VDSL2 standards for NBN
23 September, 2014Communications Alliance has released updates to industry standards that are crucial to the delivery of high-speed vectored VDSL2 broadband services to consumers via the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Renewable energy suppliers warn of job cuts
23 September, 2014Suppliers working on Australia's renewable energy projects say many thousands of jobs will be lost - most of them in rural and regional areas - if the federal government slashes the RET.
Free copper and optical fibre seminar
18 September, 2014CommsForce, in partnership with EXFO and Celemetrix, is holding a breakfast seminar on fibre to the node (FTTN) technology.
Convention 2014 to include electrical symposium
18 September, 2014The Electrical College is hosting a one-day symposium, the National Electrical Building Services Symposium, as part of Convention 2014.
GBCA announces board changes
18 September, 2014The GBCA has appointed Tanya Cox, independent director and board member since 2013, as chair-elect.
Energy storage peak body launched
17 September, 2014The Australian Solar Council, in association with industry partners, has launched the Australian Energy Storage Council (AESC).
Taking safety into your own hands
17 September, 2014 by Malcolm Richards, CEO | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaDuring the inquest into the deaths of three young men electrocuted while installing roof insulation in 2009 and 2010, the issue of safety switches was thrust into the spotlight. At the time of the accidents, there was some legislation in place in just Queensland and Western Australia regarding the retrofit of safety switches.
Schneider Electric's Energy University wins European award
15 September, 2014Schneider Electric's Energy University has achieved first place in the Learning Category for the 2014 Sustainable Energy Europe (SEE) Award.
ABB announces growth plans and financial targets
11 September, 2014ABB plans to shift its 'centre of gravity' towards higher growth segments while enhancing competitiveness and lowering risk, particularly in its Power Systems division.
Cabling rules: how to assess the risk of injury?
10 September, 2014 by Terry Phillips, former member of the various Wiring Rules committees 1991-2013 | Supplied by: TITAB Australia Cabler
In the last issue of ECD Solutions, we explained the requirements for customer cabling between separate buildings and why the use of metallic telecommunications cabling between buildings may be risky. This issue, we explain how a cabling provider can assess that risk.
