Muller slimline SC08.13 Astro Digital and VS10.18 time switches
01 November, 2016The Muller slimline SC08.13 Astro Digital and VS10.18 time switches are designed to be solid and accurate.
GE Mentor Visual iQ Inspect videoscope
01 November, 2016The GE Mentor Visual iQ Inspect videoscope allows the user to make informed decisions about critical assets and improve overall inspection productivity.
CSIRO-backed energy management system launched
07 September, 2016Renewable energy start-up Evergen has launched Australia's first intelligent home energy management system, with the technical backing of CSIRO.
Protecting LED lighting from power surges
30 August, 2016LED technology has become prevalent in many areas due to its long service life and high energy efficiency. To prevent damage in the event of an error and to protect investment in LED technology, a comprehensive power-surge protection strategy cannot be overlooked, even in street lighting.
Building wellness revolution continues
10 August, 2016Floth has become the first company to achieve a six star NABERS Indoor Environment rating, as the wellness revolution in the building sector continues.
New tool calculates smart grid impacts and benefits
03 August, 2016In news from our northern neighbours, the US Department of Energy (USDE) has developed a tool to estimate the actual effect of smart grid technologies in terms of reduction of greenhouse gas and other emissions resulting from power production and usage.
ABB Ekip SmartVision advanced energy management
27 July, 2016Ekip SmartVision from ABB combines the connectivity and sensing capabilities of Emax 2 circuit breakers with a cloud platform to deliver actionable information for advanced energy management, remote supervision and diagnostics services. Power consumption, costs and electrical behaviour can be continuously monitored and analysed, making it easier and faster to implement energy management strategies.
Defence scores Green Star first
25 July, 2016Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is leading the way in sustainable residential building, with the new Shout Ridge project at Crimson Hill in Sydney receiving a 6 Star Green Star - Multi Unit Residential Design V1 certified rating.
Paving the way towards a smart city reality
18 July, 2016 by Laura ValicThe idea of the 'smart city' is gaining momentum and we're starting to really see what this concept may look like in reality.
Geelong going green
01 July, 2016The new WorksSafe Victoria headquarters is being given a substantial green push, thanks to funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
Lightening the load
06 May, 2016The Light Bulb Saver app shows users how choosing energy-efficient lights can help save money. Aimed firmly at the householder, it helps identify the best light bulbs to replace incandescent and halogen bulbs — and what savings can be achieved by transitioning to LED or CFL light sources. It also provides tips for choosing the right lighting for each room in a house.
Energy storage — the new disruptor
20 April, 2016Improvements in energy storage are happening quickly and threatening to disrupt existing business models and entire sectors. Consider the new Model Tesla 3 electric car — over 200,000 were ordered within 24 hours of its release.
DC energy performance management — a best practice guide
14 January, 2016Rising energy prices, along with green lease and smart electricity systems, are set to transform energy performance management. It will soon be mandatory for facilities to monitor and measure energy use across the entire building.
NHP MODdrive HVAC ECO variable speed drive
01 January, 2016The NHP MODdrive HVAC ECO is a variable speed drive (VSD) for HVAC applications, suitable for designers looking to optimise the performance of fans and pumps and therefore enable operational efficiency in modern buildings under any condition.
Enphase Envoy-S Metered communications gateway
26 November, 2015The Enphase Envoy-S Metered communications gateway delivers solar production and energy consumption data to Enphase Enlighten monitoring and analysis software for comprehensive, remote maintenance and management of the Enphase System.