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.
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.
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.
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.
Victoria’s decision to cut feed-in tariff has industry concerned
05 September, 2012The Victorian Government will be closing the Transitional Feed-in Tariff by 30 September 2012. This tariff offers eligible properties with small-scale solar PV systems of five kilowatts or less a minimum credit of 25 cents per kilowatt hour for excess electricity fed back into the grid.
ecopoint becomes the first NZ company to receive the IC-F rating
03 September, 2012ecopoint’s small panel lighting range has been awarded the IC-F rating by International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ), making ecopoint the first New Zealand company to receive the rating.
Australia ditches carbon floor price, joins EU carbon market
31 August, 2012Australia and Europe will be linking their emissions trading scheme by means of the mutual recognition of carbon units between the two cap and trade systems. To facilitate linking, the Australian Government will not implement the price and a new sublimit will apply to the use of eligible Kyoto units.
Copper cabling thief receives shock of a lifetime
23 August, 2012An alleged thief got more than he bargained for on Tuesday night, receiving an electric shock while trying to steal copper cabling from an unoccupied Adelaide factory.
Master Electricians slams Victorian electrical contracting workplace agreement
22 August, 2012Master Electricians Australia has slammed the workplace agreement for the Victorian electrical contracting industry, calling it ‘backwards-looking’ and arguing it will increase red tape.
Storm in a sample cup: FWA’s decision on urine testing
20 August, 2012 by Alice RichardIs Fair Work Australia’s decision on urine testing a storm in a sample cup or is just taking the proverbial? The decision has drawn comment from all areas of industry, with unions and industry bodies all contributing their two cents’ worth.
GBCA urges NT government to prioritise green buildings
10 August, 2012The Green Building Council of Australia has urged NT politicians to strengthen their commitment to prioritising efficient building practices in the region.
Industry unhappy with Fair Work Act review
06 August, 2012The Fair Work Act Review Panel’s final report has been released, and the industry doesn’t seem to be happy. The industry associations such as The Housing Industry Association (HIA), the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), AMMA and the NSW Business Chamber have issued statements expressing concerns about the report.
Industry invited to comment on electrical infrastructure in flood-prone Qld areas
02 August, 2012Industry is being invited to comment on a recommendation for legislation that requires that electrical substations in buildings be located at or above the defined flood level in Queensland.
