Energy regulation needs overhauling, Productivity Commission says
19 October, 2012An overhaul is required for energy regulation and ownership arrangements for electricity networks, according to a draft report by the Productivity Commission.
MEA urges electrical safety diligence
16 October, 2012Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has urged Sydney contractors and tradies to remain diligent with electrical safety precautions following two separate incidents in one week where a man received burns to 90% of his body and another man died.
Call for reform to cut red tape
15 October, 2012The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is calling for policy and regulatory reforms to cut the increasing amount of government red tape that is costing electrical and communications contractors both time and money.
Installation guidelines a joint initiative from AFAC & ASIAL
15 October, 2012AFAC and ASIAL have guidelines intended to assist security companies to install, service and monitor smoke detectors/sensors connected to security alarm systems in an appropriate manner, without detailed knowledge of fire alarm standards, individual state regulations or building codes.
ETU criticises O’Farrell’s comments on electricity costs
08 October, 2012The Electrical Trades Union has criticised NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell’s suggestion to Julia Gillard that IR changes are key to reducing electricity costs.
Locally produced energy key to reducing upgrade costs, says Moore
05 October, 2012Locally produced energy is the key to reducing upgrade costs on Sydney’s “ageing and inefficient network”, according to Lord Mayor Clover Moore.
Industry welcomes Victorian Government decision on flexible pricing
03 October, 2012A number of industry players have welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to introduce voluntary flexible pricing in 2013.
Energy2U project stalled by contractual dispute
28 September, 2012Arogen claims Leighton Contractors has failed to pay nearly $6 million for work carried out on Ausgrid’s New South Wales Energy2U project.
Call for industry comment on changes to wiring rules
27 September, 2012A review of wiring rules has raised a call for public comment from the cabling and telecommunications industries.
Energy-efficiency minimum standards a win for consumers
24 September, 2012The availability of low-quality, energy-intensive appliances imported from overseas will be reduced under new legislation passed through the Federal Senate 13 September, in a move applauded by the Clean Energy Council.
Sunshine state? Not if QCA changes go ahead, CEC claims
20 September, 2012The QCA’s proposed changes to Queensland’s solar feed-in tariff are anything but “fair and reasonable”, the Clean Energy Council claims.
Ai Group comments on RET Review Issues Paper
20 September, 2012Ai Group has made a submission on the Climate Change Authority’s Renewable Energy Target Review Issues Paper.
Lights out? The dangers of exposure to light at night
13 September, 2012An international conference has called attention to the dangers of exposure to light at night.
Endeavour won’t pursue further appeals on urine testing decision
07 September, 2012Union groups have welcomed Endeavour Energy’s decision not to pursue further appeals against the Fair Work Australia ruling on urine testing of its employees.
Changes to PV arrays installation standard
05 September, 2012A new version of AS/NZS 5033 standard for installation of photovoltaic (PV) arrays came into effect from July 2012. The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has prepared a technical information sheet detailing the revisions and implications for installers.
