Slowdown in energy efficiency despite growing government involvement
18 October, 2013Energy-efficiency improvements have slowed down, reveals the World Energy Council's latest study. The report shows that more and more countries are now involved in energy-efficiency policies, but also highlights numerous factors that have affected energy-efficiency progress across 85 countries, representing more than 90% of global consumption.
NSW's Brightest Sparks awarded
18 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe winners of the New South Wales Brightest Spark competition have been announced at a presentation ceremony in Sydney this afternoon.
SolarMax and Mark Group announce distribution partnership
15 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Mark Group Australia Pty LtdSolarMax has announced a distribution partnership with Mark Group. The agreement will make Australia one of the first countries in Mark Group's global business to distribute SolarMax's S series and MT series solar inverters and accessories.
PreLoved Buildings early-bird registration closing soon
14 October, 2013 | Supplied by: AIRAHEarly-bird registrations for the PreLoved Buildings 2013 conference are closing on 18 October. Keynote speakers include Robert Morris-Nunn from Circa Morris-Nunn Architects and Jon McCormick from Brookfield Johnson Controls.
Managing the risks of doing business online
14 October, 2013 by Chris King*Online business opportunities provide many obvious benefits, including: access to new markets; extending business beyond traditional trading hours; receiving payments more immediately; reducing inventories; and reducing the overheads associated with operating in physical premises.
Inconsistent cable recall reveals failures in safety laws
11 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe recall of Infinity brand electrical cables in New South Wales - but not in any other Australian states - is putting homeowners at serious risk of fire or electric shock, Master Electricians Australia claims.
AIRAH to offer BCA Essentials course
08 October, 2013 | Supplied by: AIRAHAIRAH is offering a series of half-day courses throughout November which provide an overview of the National Construction Code (NCC) Volume One BCA (Class 2-9 buildings) as it relates to mechanical services.
Powerstar appoints Australian distributors
08 October, 2013Following the opening of EMSc-Powerstar's Australian office earlier this year, the company has appointed five Australian distributors.
eVe begins World Solar Challenge
04 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricThe UNSW solar racing team, Sunswift, will begin the 3000 km 2013 World Solar Challenge on Sunday 6 October. The Sunswift team, comprising 32 students, built the lightweight solar-electric vehicle - the team's fifth - for the competition.
PV arrays standard open for public comment
30 September, 2013Standards Australia has released a revised version of AS/NZS5033 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays for public comment.
Schneider Electric employees continue volunteering efforts for the Julian Burton Burns Trust
30 September, 2013For the second year running, Clipsal and Schneider Electric employees on 27 September continued their volunteering efforts for the Julian Burton Burns Trust (JBBT) to help increase fire safety awareness to thousands of South Australian school children.
Renewable energy future looks bleak if CEFC axed
27 September, 2013Concerns for the future of renewable energy projects are rising after the Coalition government announced plans to axe the CEFC. There are reportedly 170 projects in the pipeline for CEFC funding, of which 50 are well advanced.
New code of conduct for solar retail businesses
27 September, 2013A new voluntary code of conduct for solar PV retail businesses imposes standards for the marketing and sale of solar PV systems, which are in addition to their existing obligations under consumer protection legislation.
AIRAH announces new HVAC&R course
25 September, 2013AIRAH is developing a new HVAC&R training course aimed at providing graduate mechanical engineers with practical HVAC&R training in a building services environment.
Revised Standards and Code for VDSL2 and Vectoring
25 September, 2013To facilitate the deployment of VDSL2 and vectoring technologies as part of the NBN, the Communications Alliance has revised the industry standards and launched an industry code.
