How to make your home more energy efficient
01 March, 2017We'd all like to make our homes more energy efficient, but where to start? Sometimes the terminology, different options and the contradictory advice from various sources can lead us to put the idea — ahem — on the back burner! But although we can't all live in a specially designed eco-home, there are many ways that we can make small changes to our daily lifestyle that will in most cases hardly be noticeable but will add up to a reduction in our energy bills as well as ultimately benefitting the environment and all our futures.
New system identifies electrical appliance 'fingerprint'
27 February, 2017CSIRO will partner with start-up Ecocentric under a licensing and research agreement to develop the 'Numen' energy system, which recognises the electrical 'fingerprint' of individual appliances. The aim is to increase energy efficiency in buildings.
Wattwatchers scores North American approvals
15 February, 2017Australian energy technology company Wattwatchers has achieved formal US and Canadian approval of its flagship Auditor 6M device. The company, which specialises in enabling over-the-internet meter and control solutions, worked with US test lab CETECOM to meet requirements for North American cellular operators.
Transforming solar solutions
15 November, 2016Consumer demand for home battery storage is on the rise, paving the way for cloud-based monitoring solutions in both new and retrofit applications.
Weidmüller ups its stake in renewables
11 November, 2016The Weidmüller Group has acquired Bosch Rexroth Monitoring Systems, strengthening its presence in renewable energy and expanding its portfolio of condition-monitoring technologies.
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.
