Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is calling for expressions of interest from licensed electrical inspectors to act as contracted electrical audit inspectors.

According to Dutch researcher Jos Meeuwsen from Technical University Eindhoven, in the future people connected to the electricity grid will be able to upload and download packages of electricity to and from this network. At least, that is one of the transformations the electricity grid could undergo. Meeuwsen developed three scenarios for the Dutch electricity supply in the year 2050. The starting point is that in 2007, 50% of consumption will originate from sustainable sources.

Members of the Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (AEEMA) have approved a motion to consolidate its operations with one of the nation’s largest and most influential industry associations, the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).

An engineer from Korea is seeking Australian and international distributors for his solar-powered mobile device rechargers, which he expects will change the way we use mobile devices.

The ACT government has allowed ActewAGL to lease a block of land in Hume for the development of a gas-fired power station and secure data centre.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has recently redesigned its internet website to better reflect its role as Australia's regulator for broadcasting, internet, radiocommunications and telecommunications.

According to Property Council of Australia, the seasonally adjusted figures for Australia’s national construction industry rose 6.8 points to 55.2 — above the 50.0 point level separating expansion from contraction.

The ACT has experienced a 165% increase in apprenticeship and traineeship completions and a 125% increase in the number of apprentices and trainees in training over the last decade, according to the Minister for Education and Training, Andrew Barr.

The NECA NSW Chapter has announced that it will establish a permanent home in the ACT for its NSW-based Group Training company.

Prysmian Telecom Cables and Systems Australia recently announced a three-year agreement to continue the supply of both fibre-optic and metallic communication cables to Telstra.

Clipsal Australia recently announced that it will relocate its head office and manufacturing operation to Gepps Cross, 8 km from its current Bowden facility.

Noja Power has recently delivered three main switchboards to the Australian Infrastructure Alliance for the Cleveland Bay Wastewater Treatment facility in Townsville.

The NECA NSW 2007 Excellence Awards were held recently, where contracting firms were recognised for their innovation and skills in some very diverse projects that included Sydney’s iconic Opera House and historic Town Hall.

The electrical industry recently recognised the outstanding skills of six contracting firms at the 2007 NECA ACT Excellence Awards held at the Hyatt in September.

Brisbane apprentice, Peter Schultz has been named the Queensland Electrical and Communications Association/Clipsal/Schneider Electric 2007 Apprentice of the Year.