Electrician fined $15K for bullying and sexual harassment
25 March, 2025The Victorian electrical contractor repeatedly engaged in inappropriate sexual behaviour towards a young female apprentice.
Partnership to create renewable energy park in SA
19 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Trina Solar AustraliaTrina Storage will collaborate with energy storage developer Pacific Green on Limestone Coast North Energy Park.
WA network operator slapped with $220K fine
19 March, 2025Western Power has been fined for actions that caused two people to receive electric shocks and left a neighbourhood at risk.
Focus on Chris Mattner
11 March, 2025From being expelled from high school to leading a trailblazing South Australian electrical and lighting company, CME Group CEO Chris Mattner shares his journey and insights with ECD.
ABB expands into China's wiring accessories market
11 March, 2025With the acquisition of Siemens' Wiring Accessories business in China, ABB aims to complement its regional customer offering within smart buildings.
$50K fine follows "blatant disregard for public safety"
05 March, 2025A former electrical contractor has been convicted of 15 offences under WA's electricity licensing regulations.
LCA calls for urgent action on exit signs
04 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Lighting Council AustraliaLighting Council Australia has launched a major campaign to change the National Construction Code's rules on photoluminescent exit signs.
Schneider Electric boosts cybersecurity with Nozomi Networks
17 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Nozomi NetworksThe partnership will deliver managed security services for a range of critical infrastructure sectors, including power and grid, water, and data centres.
Tim Pratt leads Schneider Electric's Power Products division
12 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricPratt will focus on sustainable energy solutions that combine power products, software, and services for partners and customers.
WA updates safety guidelines for electrical workers and apprentices
04 February, 2025Western Australia's safety regulator, Building and Energy, has updated and amalgamated its safe work guidelines for electrical workers and apprentices.
ALP promises cash bonus for apprentices
28 January, 2025Master Electricians Australia has welcomed the government's election policy announcement that apprentices in residential construction will receive a $10K cash bonus.
Harsh penalties for non-compliant smart tech
24 January, 2025Last year, the European Union introduced a new regulation that will affect all manufacturers supplying connected electronic products to EU countries.
41% of energy workers have observed colleagues hiding failures
15 January, 2025 | Supplied by: IdeagenThe 'Resilience nation report' has collected insights from over 4000 individuals in Australia, the US and UK working in critical industries.
New apprentices join WA energy sector
20 December, 2024Western Power has welcomed 33 apprentices, trainees and recent university graduates to its workforce.
Why your electrical business needs a local SEO strategy
18 December, 2024 by Luca Mason, Owner, Sparky Digital | Supplied by: Sparky DigitalHave you noticed how some electrical businesses always appear first in Google searches? While luck plays no part, the answer isn't complicated — they're using local SEO.
