Eaton signs distribution partnership with Colterlec
11 July, 2018Power management company Eaton has announced a long-term distribution partnership with leading industrial electrical distributor Colterlec.
Updated standard for DC isolating switches
11 July, 2018A new Australian Standard, AS 60947.3:2018, has improved safety outcomes for isolators used in renewable energy installations.
New performance standards for home battery storage systems
10 July, 2018A DNV GL-led consortium is developing a new Australian Battery Performance Standard.
Smart meter JV to receive $35m CEFC funding
04 July, 2018intelliHUB, a joint venture that is acquiring Acumen, Origin Energy's $267 million smart meter business unit, has received $35 million of debt finance.
NECA and MEA sign MoU
03 July, 2018The National Electrical Communications Association (NECA) and Master Electricians Australia (MEA) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
ABB completes acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions
03 July, 2018 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has completed the acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions (GEIS), GE's global electrification solutions business.
Hirschmann partners with Control Logic
02 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdHirschmann, a global automation and networking technology group, has appointed Control Logic as its master distributor in Australia.
Electrical safety regulations a mess — Lighting Council
27 June, 2018New regulations for some LED lamps slated to start on 30 June 2018 will be inconsistently applied, leading to confusion in the industry and higher costs for consumers, says LCA.
2018 Wiring Rules now available
26 June, 2018Standards Australia has announced that the 2018 edition of AS/NZS 3000:2018, Electrical Installations (known as the Wiring Rules) has been published in Australia and New Zealand.
Master Electricians Australia announces NSW award winners
26 June, 2018Master Electricians Australia has announced the winners of the NSW 2018 Excellence Awards.
Eaton appoints Filip Banovaco as GM Services ANZ
25 June, 2018Eaton has appointed Filip Banovac as General Manager, Services Australia and New Zealand.
NECA welcomes apprenticeship boost and payroll tax relief
20 June, 2018NECA has welcomed the increased funding for VET and a reduction in the burden of payroll tax on businesses, both measures announced in the NSW Budget 2018/19.
New eligibility requirements for electrical contractor licences
20 June, 2018From 1 July, new requirements commence for Queensland electrical contractor licences.
Tax tips for small businesses
19 June, 2018Tax time can be a stressful time for small business owners, but they could do a number of things to get ready.
Australia's first Smart Cities Week to be held in October
15 June, 2018Australia's first Smart Cities Week will be held in Sydney from 29–31 October 2018.
