NBN sham contracting must stop, says CWU
07 June, 2013The Communications Workers Union has called on the government to put a stop to sham contracting to facilitate the rollout of the NBN, claiming it has led to safety issues.
Gradual reform for solar subsidies needed, says MEA
07 June, 2013Master Electricians Australia has backed calls for the gradual reform of domestic power subsidies, confirming the Queensland Competition Authority’s view that individual panels were driving up network costs for other users.
ABB Australia launches Reconciliation Action Plan
07 June, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB Australia has launched its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan to advance opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
EU imposes provisional anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese solar panels
07 June, 2013The European Commission has decided to impose provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of solar panels, cells and wafers from China.
USGBC to offer free LEED certification for new markets
06 June, 2013The US Green Building Council has announced it will offer free LEED certification to the first green building projects to certify in the 112 countries where LEED has yet to take root.
Philips wins four Australian International Design Awards
04 June, 2013 | Supplied by: SignifyRoyal Philips has been recognised for four of its products at the 2013 Australian International Design Awards, presented by Good Design Australia.
Brightest Spark competition tackles electrical safety incidents
04 June, 2013Master Electricians Australia has launched a competition to encourage electrical safety in response to a spate of severe electrical safety incidents in NSW.
Green Star buildings produce 62% less emissions
04 June, 2013Green Star-rated buildings emit around a third of the greenhouse gas emissions and use a third of the electricity when compared with the average Australian building, a new report finds.
New energy management standard: ISO 50001
04 June, 2013 | Supplied by: BSI GroupISO 50001 can help organisations of all types - public sector, governmental, corporations, small or medium-sized businesses across all sectors and countries - save money by reducing their energy costs.
Government announces National Asbestos Exposure Register
04 June, 2013The federal government has announced that its proposed National Asbestos Exposure Register will include: personal details of the notifier; details of the suspected asbestos exposure, including date, location and description; witness details; and details of diagnoses of asbestos-related disease/s.
World-first electricity monitoring device developed
03 June, 2013UK engineers have developed a multicore clamp sensor that can measure current flowing in any accessible mains cable, giving a more detailed picture of electricity usage in the home.
Business as usual for BSI, despite NCSI acquisition
31 May, 2013BSI, the world’s first National Standards Body, has acquired NCSI from the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia. NCSI’s business will be combined with BSI to form BSI incorporating NCSI.
$4m boost to solar cell research
31 May, 2013A $4 million grant under the Science and Industry Endowment Fund (SIEF) has been awarded to Swinburne and CSIRO for taking the NanoPlas technology and thermal management technology from the laboratory to a small-scale pilot project.
Skills demand still strong: 100,000 construction jobs in 2013
31 May, 2013Nearly 100,000 construction labour jobs will be up for grabs in Australia’s mining, energy and infrastructure projects in 2013, according to a new labour market index launched by the Australian Mines and Metals Association.
CSIRO launches Future Grid Cluster
30 May, 2013CSIRO today announced a $13 million research collaboration with four leading Australian universities to develop the nation’s capacity to plan and design the most efficient, low-emission electricity grid for Australia.
