Slashing of RET would devastate jobs and investors
18 August, 2014Slashing the Renewable Energy Target (RET) would devastate Australia’s renewable energy sector, send hundreds of companies to the wall and tens of thousands of Australians onto the employment scrapheap, said the Clean Energy Council (CEC).
Officeworks USB recall another important reminder about safety
11 August, 2014A national voluntary product recall of USB chargers by Officeworks is another important reminder about electrical safety and the dangers of using faulty and non-compliant electrical parts and products, said NECA CEO Suresh Manickam.
Nominations open for NECA's school student awards
08 August, 2014NECA's School Student National Awards create awareness among school students, their parents and their careers advisors of the opportunities in the electrical sector.
Yingli launches partner program for installers
05 August, 2014Yingli Solar has launched a new partner program, Yingli4You, that aims to raise the quality benchmark for Australia's solar PV industry.
Victoria's best electricians and projects named
04 August, 2014Victoria's best electrical and communications contractors were recognised at the National Electrical and Communications Association's annual electrical industry Excellence Awards. Sixteen companies across eight categories received the top state award in front over 600 industry representatives.
Smart grid could save $28bn in power cost
29 July, 2014A four-year trial of smart-grid technologies in NSW has found the potential for a net economic benefit of up to $28 billion over the next 20 years from the deployment of smart-grid technologies in Australia.
Ground-mount demand outpacing building-mount in PV market
29 July, 2014Ground-mount installations have outpaced building-mount installations in the US PV market, according to Solarbuzz, an NPD Group company.
All-Energy Australia expands
28 July, 2014The All-Energy Australia conference will feature a multistream conference and a networking forum hosted alongside an exhibition showcasing renewable energy, clean energy, power storage and energy efficiency.
4Cabling acquired by private equity group
24 July, 20144Cabling, a direct-to-consumer manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of cabling and IT management accessories, has been acquired by private equity company Gernis Holdings.
New workplace safety codes
22 July, 2014Twelve new codes of practice to improve safety in NSW workplaces have come into force. The codes are part of the national harmonised work health and safety laws that were adopted by NSW in 2012.
Tindo Solar receives CEFC funding
22 July, 2014The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is providing up to $20 million senior debt finance to enable Tindo Solar to locally manufacture, install and own rooftop solar arrays and sell the power to the building occupants under a new power purchase agreement (PPA) program.
Madison Technologies signs distribution deal with 3M
22 July, 2014Madison Technologies has signed a distribution deal with 3M Communication Markets Division.
Cabling between buildings
17 July, 2014 by Terry Phillips, former member of the various Wiring Rules committees 1991-2013 | Supplied by: TITAB Australia Cabler
The new customer cabling rules came into effect in July 2013. With the new rules came a new clause, 17.3.1, that sets out requirements for cabling between separate buildings. To some cabling providers, this clause seemingly precludes the use of twisted pair cable for cabling between buildings. However, this is a misinterpretation of the clause.
Industry welcomes carbon tax repeal
17 July, 2014The Australian business community has welcomed the abolition of the carbon tax.
PreLoved Buildings Conference coming to Brisbane
16 July, 2014The PreLoved Buildings Conference, to be held in Brisbane from 28-29 October, will cover everything from financial considerations of retrofits and building tuning to innovation, technology and performance improvement.
