Sustainable Buildings Research Centre wins Master Builders' award
26 November, 2013The University of Wollongong has been awarded the National Environment and Energy Efficiency Commercial Building Award for its Sustainable Buildings Research Centre.
ASHRAE seeks comment on proposed standard
26 November, 2013ASHRAE is seeking comments on a proposed standard that addresses the unique energy requirements of data centres. Standard 90.4P is being developed in response to requests to recognise the energy performance profiles unique to data centres.
Dwindling solar demand could cost 3400 jobs
25 November, 2013Despite two million Australian homes having solar installed, the phase-out of government support programs has seen demand drop off, a new report from REC Agents Association (RAA) shows.
Financial incentives to obtain cabling qualifications
22 November, 2013 | Supplied by: BICSI South PacificAn earlier BICSI column in ECD Solutions advised of changing Australia Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulations requiring cablers to hold 'competencies' in specialist cabling activities such as structured cabling, optical fibre and coax cabling. These new requirements come into effect July 2014, so, many cablers around Australia have been looking into how to obtain these competencies through ACMA-approved training.
Partnership creates magic carpets
20 November, 2013 | Supplied by: SignifyPhilips has partnered with carpet producer Desso to create new products combining LED lighting with light-transmissive carpet.
Magellan Power to supply energy storage system to TransGrid
19 November, 2013Magellan Power has been awarded a contract to supply a demand management system to TransGrid, the owner and operator of one of the largest high-voltage transmission networks in Australia.
ACCC clears way for NBN Co to buy TransACT's FTTP network
19 November, 2013The ACCC has cleared the way for the NBN Co takeover of TransACT's fibre to the premises network.
Pink batts Royal Commission welcomed by industry
14 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia has welcomed the launch of the $25 million royal commission into the controversial pink batts program.
New business development manager for CAPS Australia
14 November, 2013 | Supplied by: CAPS Pty LtdCAPS Australia has appointed a new business development manager - power generation for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania: Steve Turton.
AJ Baker acquires Hill Equipment
14 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Hill Equipment & RefrigerationAJ Baker & Sons has acquired South Australian refrigeration and catering equipment provider Hill Equipment & Refrigeration for an undisclosed sum. All of Hill Equipment's 73 Adelaide staff will be retained.
ARENA cuts an "own goal for direct action" on climate change
13 November, 2013Government plans to cut funding by 14.5% to ARENA - a total of $435 million - are an “own goal for direct action” on climate change, according to Australian Solar Council Chief Executive John Grimes.
PreLoved Buildings Conference kicks off
12 November, 2013 | Supplied by: AIRAHAIRAH's PreLoved Buildings Conference explores aspects of retrofitting Australia's existing building stock. The program of speakers covers everything from reviews to case studies, indoor environment quality (IEQ) to the preservation of history.
SolarMax creates new COO and CTO roles
11 November, 2013SolarMax has expanded its board of management, announcing Andreas Mader as its new chief technical officer (CTO) and Thomas Staubli as its new chief operating officer (COO). These two positions have been newly created.
Voting open for revised CFL standard
11 November, 2013The IEC has issued the revised CFL testing and performance requirements standard IEC 60969 Ed 2, 'Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps for general lighting services - Performance requirements' as a Committee Draft for Vote.
enLighten launches new web portal for contractors
11 November, 2013 | Supplied by: enLighten Australia Pty LtdenLighten Australia has launched the Chamaeleon LED light contractor web portal to help electrical and fire contractors grow their revenues.
