Fire dangers from roof insulation near electrical services
24 June, 2009
The Western Australian government has issued a warning about the dangers of fires caused by roof insulation in close proximity to electrical fittings and lighting.
Education the key to reducing skin cancer within the electrical industry
22 June, 2009
The high incidence of skin cancer in Australia has prompted a call to educate electricians about the dangers of this workplace hazard.
Soanar to distribute Anderson Power Products
16 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
Soanar has been appointed ANZ distributor for Anderson Power Products’ range of interconnect products.
Power pole audit reveals problems in WA
15 June, 2009
A 2008 WA EnergySafety audit has found serious deficiencies in Western Power's management of its wooden power poles.
Energy-efficient lighting mandated for Queensland dwellings
12 June, 2009
New regulations in Queensland restrict the installation of light fittings and lamps that are not energy efficient to just 20% of a dwelling's floor space.
Australian design recognition for electrical switchplate
05 June, 2009
The Hagerblu Visage electrical switchplate and GPO range has been recognised with the Australian International Design Mark at the recent Australian International Design Awards.
Australia develops world-first course on adapting to climate change for electricity companies
04 June, 2009
Australia has developed the world’s first commercially available, business-centric course on adapting to climate change for electricity companies.
Building permit growth in inner Melbourne and regional Victoria
02 June, 2009
The latest report from the Building Commissioner reveals the some construction sectors of metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria are experiencing growth.
Program to raise awareness of counterfeit electrical products
28 May, 2009
Eaton Corporation is collaborating with Electrical Safety Foundation International to build awareness of counterfeit electrical product dangers.
Electrical industry welcomes government partnership in building smart energy networks
22 May, 2009
The Energy Network Association considers the National Energy Efficiency Initiative outlined in the federal government's 2009 Budget 2009 as a positive step to building smarter and more efficient energy distribution networks.
Government makes initial investment in National Broadband Network
22 May, 2009
The federal government recently announced that it has started putting in place programs to commence the optical fibre rollout for the much anticipated National Broadband Network.
Primer on RCD basics
22 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd
Electrical contractors need to have a better understanding of the operation and deployment of RCDs in view of their increased importance in the new Wiring Rules.
Industry interest called for on ACT solar facility
19 May, 2009
The ACT governement has taken a significant step towards green energy by calling for expressions of interest to develop a solar power facility.
IEEE unifies power, communications and IT through Smart Grid Standards project
07 May, 2009
A recent IEEE initiative aims to advance the development of unified power and communications networks through a Smart Grid standards program.
Electrical engineer award
06 May, 2009
The COO of Queensland's electricity grid provider, Powerlink Queensland, has been awarded the National Professional Electrical Engineer award for 2009.
