TV and computer recycling scheme launched in Sydney
26 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Department of Environment, Climate Change & Water NSWSenator Don Farrell, Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, has launched free television and computer recycling services in Sydney as part of the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme.
Inquest into insulation deaths a timely warning
26 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe Coronial Inquest into one of the deaths linked to the federal government’s Home Insulation Program (HIP) was a timely reminder about the importance of electrical safety and the use of qualified tradespeople, Master Electricians Australia has said.
Demand for electricity declines
25 October, 2012 | Supplied by: pitt&sherryAccording to the latest pitt&sherry Carbon Emissions Index (CEDEX), the demand for electricity supplied by the National Electricity Market (NEM) generators has continued to decrease steadily. CEDEX has been providing the most accurate early indicators for key greenhouse gas emission trends in Australia since 2007.
Schneider EcoXpert electrical contractor training
25 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has launched its global training and certification program, EcoXpert, into the Australian market. The EcoXpert program has been developed to aid electrical contractors diversify and grow their business.
Real Energy study uncovers hidden changes to network prices
24 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Big Switch ProjectsA study of actual power bills paid by businesses before and after the introduction of the carbon price on 1 July has found the carbon price had only a modest impact on power prices. But the study has uncovered previously unreported increases of up to 75% in the charges imposed by some electricity networks.
Apprenticeships get a $3350 Kickstart
23 October, 2012The federal government has announced it will double the incentive paid to employers for an additional 21,000 electricians, plumbers and other construction tradespeople.
WA subcontractors carry the can
23 October, 2012Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has called on the federal and state governments to take responsibility for the flawed school building scheme which has left small contracting businesses millions of dollars out of pocket and driven many to the brink of bankruptcy.
Fighting back against cable clutter
22 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Cable Management SystemsA growing demand for cable management products among SMEs and consumers has prompted tech entrepreneur Nicole Kersh to launch a new consumer-friendly shopping website - CableManagement.com.au.
Concerns about apprenticeship levels
22 October, 2012The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is deeply concerned at the likely detrimental impact that the substantial reduction in apprenticeship incentives revealed in the media will have on apprenticeship numbers.
CEC welcomes Productivity Commission report
22 October, 2012The CEC has welcomed the Electricity Network Regulation Frameworks report, saying it is “heading in the right direction with its recommendations on making the electricity market more consumer-oriented”.
Privatisation key to funding new infrastructure: IA report
22 October, 2012Infrastructure Australia has called on governments to consider selling commercially viable, publicly owned assets to the private sector to fund new infrastructure.
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.
Sullair supplies compressed air solutions for QGC
19 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air PowerCompressed air solutions specialist Sullair Australia has secured a landmark contract to provide 23 compressor packages - including ancillary equipment - for leading Australian coal seam gas producer QGC.
Invisible barrier wards off metal corrosion
18 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityA coating so thin it’s invisible to the human eye has been shown to make copper nearly 100 times more resistant to corrosion, creating tremendous potential for metal protection even in harsh environments.
MEA urges electrical safety diligence
16 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster 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.
