$1.25m grant helps SACGER keep rocking on
26 September, 2012One of the geothermal industry’s biggest technical challenges is about to be tackled, thanks to a $1.25 million grant from ARENA, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
Austest Laboratories’ grand opening of EMC emissions chamber a success
26 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Austest LaboratoriesAustest Laboratories has opened its doors to showcase its new EMC chamber for radiated emissions and immunity testing of electrical and electronic products and components.
It’s hip to be square: Brightgreen’s D900 wins Melbourne Design Award
25 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty LtdBrightgreen has taken out the Lighting category of the 2012 Melbourne Design Awards with its D900 Cube LED downlight.
Austest Laboratories moves to new Melbourne location
25 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Austest LaboratoriesAustest Laboratories has relocated from Brunswick East to new and much larger premises at 53 Latitude Blvd, Thomastown 3074.
Weathering tough times: the value of membership
24 September, 2012 by Malcolm Richards, CEO, Master Electricians Australia | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaIt is sad to admit that 2012 has not been the best year for Australian businesses - be they big or small. In fact, the past 12 months have been one of the most difficult years for businesses in recent times.
RET key to Australian share of US$257 billion renewables market, CEC says
24 September, 2012Australia needs to stay focused on its 20% by 2020 Renewable Energy Target, otherwise we risk missing out on our share of the US$257 billion renewable energy industry, according to Christine Lins of REN21.
Energy-efficiency minimum standards a win for consumers
24 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe 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.
Electrical Engineering Safety Seminar 2012
21 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Dept of Water and EnergyRegistration is now open for the 2012 Electrical Engineering Safety Seminar, to be held from 7-8 November at Sydney’s Darling Harbour. The focus of the seminar is identifying and managing risks.
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.
Electricians warn of industrial anarchy
20 September, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationAustralia is facing a future of industrial anarchy if lawlessness and violence are tolerated, according to the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
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.
Philips Lighting Hub iPad app Version 2.4.0
18 September, 2012 | Supplied by: SignifyPhilips Lighting has updated its free Lighting Hub iPad app with a lighting portfolio that can be browsed without an Internet connection.
International event highlights innovative lighting industry
18 September, 2012Leading-edge developments and future directions in lighting will be featured when Australia hosts the major SPARC International Lighting Event 2013 in June next year.
You can teach older workers new tricks
17 September, 2012 | Supplied by: ADM Instrument Engineering GroupADM Systems has won the 2012 Victorian Small Employer of the Year in the state training awards.
NECA launches social media channels
17 September, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe peak Australian electrical industry body, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), has launched two new social media channels and given its YouTube channel a new look.
