Proposal to scrap electrical licences condemned
22 November, 2022 by Katerina SakkasA report calling for the reduction of electrical licensing has received strong criticism from industry bodies on safety grounds.
On-the-spot fines for electrical offences
15 November, 2022New regulations will allow SafeWork NSW to issue on-the-spot fines for existing electrical work and asbestos offences.
Fintech partnership to boost household solar
14 November, 2022 | Supplied by: AdatreeEnabled by a new data-sharing regulation, Australian tech companies Adatree and Accurassi have partnered to help households securely transition to solar panels.
Rockwell Automation to acquire CUBIC
26 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaCUBIC, founded in 1973, serves fast-growing industries such as renewable energy, data centres and infrastructure.
'Cash for standards' causes alarm
18 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaAustralia's electrical industry has warned that a 'cash for access' proposal for electrical standards will lead to safety risks and black market access.
Qld's $23m renewable energy training facility
18 October, 2022The Queensland Government has launched a training facility to give workers the skills they will need for the thousands of jobs to be created under its Energy and Jobs Plan.
Electrician fined $4K following shock risk
17 October, 2022An electrician has been fined after leaving several live cables exposed at a family home in East Perth, putting residents at risk of electric shock.
Proposed rule change aims to avoid blackouts
11 October, 2022Consumers would receive additional protection from future major supply disruptions under a proposed change to the National Electricity Rules recommended by the AEMC.
NECA welcomes crackdown on 'solar cowboys'
11 October, 2022 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has endorsed SafeWork NSW's six-month operation to ensure safe work practices are being undertaken within the rooftop solar industry.
Energy network rewarded for innovation
27 September, 2022NSW electricity distributor Endeavour Energy has won the Energy Network Industry Innovation Award 2022 for its groundbreaking digital twin.
Electricians disqualified from NSW building industry
26 September, 2022Seven electricians have had their contractor licences revoked by NSW Fair Trading after submitting false compliance certificates for solar panel installations.
$1.05 million fine for fatal electrocution
20 September, 2022A construction company and a roofing company have pleaded guilty and were fined $600,000 and $450,000 following a fatal electrocution incident in 2019.
Lisa Zembrodt to head Schneider's Sustainability Business
07 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricZembrodt has been appointed Principal and Senior Director, Sustainability Business across the Pacific Zone for Schneider Electric, to head a major expansion of services assisting business in meeting energy transition and decarbonisation goals.
Why an electrical skills plan is vital for Australia
07 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Electrical Trades Union (ETU)The Electrical Trades Union has formed an alliance with leading industry groups and key stakeholders to develop a new skills plan it says is crucial to the nation's energy transition.
Big opportunity for electrical apprentices in SA
06 September, 2022SA Power Networks has commenced advertising for an intake of 69 new powerline and electrical apprentices in early 2023 and will also expand its trainee intake to include a new cadetship category.
