Contractors are key to help organisations tackle energy-efficiency challenges
31 May, 2011 by David Gardner, Executive General Manager, Schneider Electric - Power Business, AustraliaThe likely introduction of a carbon tax in Australia has sparked lively debate between proponents and opponents.
Eaton 5px line-interactive UPS
06 May, 2011 byEaton has launched Eaton 5PX, a line-interactive UPS that meters the energy consumption of every device protected by the UPS. The 5PX has a large, intuitive LCD and features power factor of 0.9. As a successor to Eaton Evolution S, this next-generation UPS, with a power range of 1.5 to 3 kVA, continues to offer high-density protection for IT devices such as servers, switchers, routers and storage devices.
SATEC BFM136 branch feeder monitor enhancements
05 May, 2011 byEnhancements to SATEC’s BFM136 branch feeder monitor include readings of class 0.5 and the capability of reading down to 0.1% of the CT current range providing measuring capabilities while maintaining 0.5% energy reading accuracy.
Improving building energy performance
04 April, 2011 by Mike Zimmerman, CEO, BuildingIQCommercial property is in a particularly tough place these days - not only is it suffering as a whole from the downturn in the economy, but radical changes are being asked of the industry in how it develops and manages property and how it measures success. Among those requested changes are calls for more energy efficiency, given that commercial buildings typically consume 40+% of Australia’s energy output, which emits significant volumes of CO2.
Preventing unscheduled electrical shutdowns
04 March, 2011 byThe Randwick Labor Club, in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs, provides social and entertainment facilities for the local community.
CO2 capture from coal power demonstrated in Queensland
27 January, 2011A CSIRO initiative recently demonstrated how CO2 emissions from coal-fired power stations can be reduced by more than 80%.
Smart meter technology in action
08 December, 2010A Brisbane residential high-rise building leads the way with an advanced smart-metering system.
Improving energy efficiency in Crowne Plaza hotel
01 September, 2010The Crowne Plaza hotel in Melbourne’s central business district has recently implemented the latest part of its wider sustainability strategy through the installation of a number of mySmart enGauge screens. These screens provide employees and customers alike with visibility into real-time and historical energy usage data from across the hotel. enGauge, a ‘sustainability indicator’ which allows the hotel to visually share its sustainability strategy, is provided by mySmart, a supplier of energy- and resource-efficient solutions for building environments.
Basic building and business initiatives that can cut emissions
05 August, 2010 by Paul StathisNumerous reports from around the world indicate that around 40% of the world’s energy is used in buildings, so taking the lead in energy efficiency in buildings is a key area to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This therefore, represents tremendous opportunities for the electrical industry to assist in reducing emissions, as well as operating costs, for their clients.
Control4 EMS 100 energy management system
01 July, 2010The Control4 EMS 100 energy management system enables home occupants to monitor and modify their energy usage via an interactive in-home 5″ colour touch-screen display that also communicates with smart meters.
Remote access meters that can cut energy costs
01 July, 2010CSIRO has collaborated with a software company and an energy service company to develop a low-cost remote electricity monitoring and control device that has the potential to make significant energy consumption savings in homes and small businesses.
Echelon i.LON SmartServer 2.0 smart energy manager
30 June, 2010The Echelon i.LON SmartServer 2.0 is a versatile smart energy manager that is designed to improve energy efficiency. Designed to connect to IP-based applications such as energy management solutions, demand-response programs, lighting management systems and high-value remote asset management programs, the server can link thousands of electronic devices to control centres. It enables users to access, control and monitor devices, as well as capturing data to save energy and lower maintenance costs.
Energy management to reduce costs
17 June, 2010 by Russell Astley*Improving the energy efficiencies of industrial plants can be enhanced through proper monitoring of the energy consumed by plant and equipment.
Energy efficiency still vital, despite emissions trading scheme being shelved
02 June, 2010 by Matt Shorten*Although the government’s emissions trading scheme has been shelved, industry expert Matt Shorten says a virtual scheme is already in place.
Meeting the challenge of energy efficiency
01 April, 2010Industry is undoubtedly a major contributor to climate change. But while technology has contributed to accelerating carbon emissions, it also presents solutions to reduce it. Some analysts suggest that global energy consumption will double in the next 30-40 years - India and China’s rapid development is resulting in huge demand for electricity, while the surge of data centres in developed countries is the leading growth area in electricity consumption. So how can we curb energy consumption without impeding development?
