New CEO for Standards Australia
12 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Standards AustraliaDr Bronwyn Evans has been appointed as chief executive officer of Standards Australia. Incumbent CEO Colin Blair will retire in October and will continue to serve in the role until Dr Evans commences the position on 28 October.
MEA and Clipsal & Schneider Electric form alliance
12 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia and Clipsal & Schneider Electric have formed an alliance which will reportedly provide a number of benefits to the electrical industry.
Electrical network Laser Group teams up with LG
09 August, 2013Laser Group, an Australian electrical and plumbing network, has recently announced its new partnership with global leader in technology innovation LG Electronics Australia. The two organisations have joined forces predominantly to provide Australian households and businesses with complete air-conditioning solutions.
Yingli Solar sets up Australian office, signs distribution deal with L&H
09 August, 2013Yingli Solar has formed a distribution agreement with L&H Solar + Solutions. The company will distribute Yingli’s flagship PANDA monocrystalline PV products, as well as its high-end polycrystalline YGE PV products to its solar partners and through its network of more than 200 electrical wholesale outlets and over 30,000 electrical contractors across Australia and New Zealand.
MEA welcomes Coalition’s HIP inquiry promise
09 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe Coalition’s promise to establish a full judicial inquiry into the federal government’s Home Insulation Program (HIP) if it is elected has been welcomed by Master Electricians Australia (MEA).
A new electrical safety film
09 August, 2013The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has launched a new electrical safety film: Forever young - Tim’s story.
Blue light at night linked to mood disorders
08 August, 2013Ohio State University and Salk Institute researchers have found that - in Siberian hamsters, at least - blue light has the worst effect on mood, followed closely by white light.
Clean energy expo co-locates with sustainability conference
08 August, 2013This year, the Australian Sustainability Conference and Exhibition will co-locate with two other major events: All-Energy and Waste Expo, respectively the country’s largest clean energy and waste management events.
National licensing could be the next pink batts debacle, says NECA
07 August, 2013 | Supplied by: National Electrical & Communications Association (NECA)The National Electrical and Communications Association has spoken out against the government’s proposed national licence for the electrical industry, claiming it could cause another disaster similar to the pink batts scheme.
Ministers welcome recommencement of pit remediation
07 August, 2013Telstra’s announcement that pit remediation work for the NBN will recommence on 19 August has been welcomed by Bill Shorten and Anthony Albanese.
NECA recognises Victorian electrical apprentices
02 August, 2013The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has recognised five electrical apprentices, who demonstrated consistent levels of excellence throughout their training, at the annual Apprentice of the Year Awards at Crown Melbourne.
Lighting Council releases MEPS guide for incandescent lamps
01 August, 2013Lighting Council Australia has updated its guide to energy efficiency regulations in Australia affecting incandescent, including halogen, lamps.
Beef business receives solar funding
01 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Finance CorporationA $990,000 solar project by Australia’s largest beef cattle producer is being co-funded by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and NAB. The AACo project will see 15 PV systems installed at 15 grid-connected sites in Queensland.
Electrical company PSG to expand in building maintenance market
26 July, 2013Electrical, data and communications services provider Pacific Services Group (PSG) plans to strengthen its operations across Australia after receiving a $10m capital injection from existing investors and reaching agreement with financiers to restructure debt.
Updated home automation standard released
26 July, 2013ZigBee has announced that an update to ZigBee Home Automation has been ratified and is now available for product development. The updated standard adds several features that improve the battery life for security sensors to over seven years, standardise pairing of devices and simplify installation and maintenance for consumers and custom installers alike.
