Why your electrical business needs a local SEO strategy
18 December, 2024 by Luca Mason, Owner, 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.
Funding boost to transition heavy vehicles to electric
12 November, 2024ARENA has made $100 million in funding available under its Driving the Nation program to support the decarbonisation of heavy vehicles.
Charging up EV infrastructure in WA
30 October, 2024The WA Govt has opened up a third round of its Charge Up Grants, which support not-for-profits, small businesses and local governments to install charging infrastructure.
Are electricians the most in-demand trade in Australia?
28 October, 2024Recent research from BizCover suggests this is the case, revealing an impressive 624,540 online searches for sparkies per year.
MEA gets behind household battery schemes
22 October, 2024Master Electricians Australia is urging both the government and opposition to support schemes that encourage Australians to embrace home battery programs.
Future Made in Australia at risk, Smart Energy Council warns
20 August, 2024The Smart Energy Council has strongly criticised the Liberal and National Parties for opposing the federal government's Future Made in Australia Bill.
Businesses shift towards AI to manage energy
13 August, 2024More than a third of Australian businesses are using or planning to use AI to help manage decarbonisation, according to Schneider Electric's 2024 Sustainability Index.
More protections needed for subcontractors: MEA
13 August, 2024Master Electricians Australia is calling for a national scheme to ensure electrical subcontractors are fairly paid when a head contractor becomes insolvent.
$3.2m boost for solar robotics and software
06 August, 2024ARENA is committing over $3.2 million in funding to two projects that will help it reach its goal of ultra-low-cost solar.
25-year roadmap to net zero
02 July, 2024AEMO has released its latest Integrated System Plan — a roadmap for transitioning the National Electrcity Market to net zero by 2050.
Electricity demand set to double by 2050
01 July, 2024Flexible, resilient grids will be critical to managing a global surge in electricity demand, according to DNV's 'New Power Systems' report.
$100m global challenge for ultra-low-cost solar
25 June, 2024ARENA's 'Solar ScaleUp Challenge' aims to stimulate greater innovation and collaboration in the solar sector — particularly in installation, operations and maintenance.
WA funnels a further $500m into energy transition
20 May, 2024This builds on more than $4 billion committed over the past 12 months to invest in wind generation, battery systems and the grid.
Budget 2024: energy experts respond
15 May, 2024Following last night's federal Budget, experts have offered their analysis of the energy policies put forward by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
Future Made in Australia Act welcomed by climate orgs
17 April, 2024 by Katerina SakkasThe Act will seek to boost Australia's economy through investment in onshore industry and manufacturing, with an emphasis on renewable energy production.
