Business and management

$450K for First Nations renewable energy projects

01 August, 2023

The Victorian Government will fund five successful applicants in the first round of its First Peoples Adoption of Renewable Energy program.


Safety regulator investigates roof space death

01 August, 2023

WA's electrical safety regulator is investigating the tragic death of an electrician at a property in Nollamara.


Electrician's hospitalisation prompts warning to never work live

26 July, 2023

A Victorian electrician suffered burns after failing to isolate power to the switchboard he was working on.


Businesses worried by energy volatility: report

25 July, 2023 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Volatility is a key energy supply concern for businesses, with only 32% of companies feeling adequately equipped to navigate future energy market volatility.


Warning issued about unsafe travel adaptors

19 July, 2023

WA's energy safety regulator has issued a warning about dangerous travel adaptors that are not approved for use in Australia, following a rise in electric shock reports.


Councils, energy companies fined for failing to keep powerlines clear

14 July, 2023 | Supplied by: Energy Safe Victoria

Contact between trees and powerlines can result in fires, electrocution and power outages, which can lead to property damage and, in serious cases, injury and loss of life.


Call for reform after dangerous lamp recall

04 July, 2023

Following Kmart's urgent recall of the 'Anko'-branded Marmo Table Lamp, Lighting Council Australia has called for further action on enforcement of compliance.


Senate inquiry to examine household electrification

20 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Rewiring Australia

The NSW inquiry, to be conducted by the Senate Economics References Committee, will examine the benefits and constraints of household electrification.


Councils urged to consider 'elephant in the room' ahead of $100m energy upgrade fund

20 June, 2023

The Community Energy Upgrades Fund will potentially unlock over $200m in high-impact energy upgrades, but one expert says in order to be truly effective, it must prioritise HVAC systems.


Microgrids, EVs, big batteries and more: upcoming talks at Energy Next

07 June, 2023 | Supplied by: RX Global

The renewable energy expo has released more details about its upcoming program.


Regulators descend on Mildura

06 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Energy Safe Victoria

Regulators have inspected construction sites across Mildura as part of the Build Aware campaign, which aims to educate workers and identify safety risks.


Qld opens first SuperGrid for energy workers

31 May, 2023

The Palaszczuk government has officially opened the first Queensland SuperGrid Training Centre and Transmission Hub in Gladstone.


Energy Next releases full program for July event

24 May, 2023 | Supplied by: RX Global

Expert presentations and panel discussions will explore solar PV, energy storage, hydrogen and ammonia, VPPs, EVs, microgrids, wind energy and energy data.


Search on for top tradies

23 May, 2023

The inaugural Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards celebrate the vital contribution that trade business owners make to the local community.


Qld Electrical Safety Act to be overhauled

17 May, 2023

Queenslanders are invited to respond to key issues identified in a review of the Act, with their feedback determining what changes will be made.


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