Austest Laboratories accredited for energy-efficiency testing of swimming pool pumps to AS 5102.1 and AS 5102.2
01 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Austest LaboratoriesAustest Laboratories is now accredited for testing to AS 5102.1 and AS 5102.2 for energy-efficiency testing of swimming pool pumps in accordance with star rating requirements of the Voluntary Labelling Program administered by the Australian, state and territory and New Zealand Governments.
Nominations open for the 2012 Electrotechnology School Student Awards
31 July, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationBudding electrical stars take note: nominations for the 2012 Electrotechnology School Student Awards are now open.
Changes to GBCA board announced
30 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaThe Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) passed nine governance changes at an extraordinary general meeting held on 23 July in Sydney.
Online resource hub promotes clean energy careers
30 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe CEC has launched the Clean Energy Career Hub, an online hub for people seeking work in the clean energy industry and those already in the industry wanting to upgrade their skills and qualifications.
Capitalising on the carbon price
27 July, 2012 by Romilly Madew* | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaIn a carbon-constrained economy, green building is the way of the future. And for people in electrical trades, this means staying ahead of the game by learning about emerging technologies and installation processes required to gain Green Star certification.
Australia considers implementing NZ lighting label
27 July, 2012 by Mansi GandhiAustralia is currently examining the option to implement the New Zealand Energy Star program for LED and CFL lighting, said Melanie Slade, Director, Lighting and Equipment Energy Efficiency, Australian Government in her recent keynote address at SPARC Design 2012.
Global ON market to reach US$20bn by 2017, Ovum predicts
27 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Ovum Pty LtdThe global optical networking (ON) equipment market is expected to reach US$20 billion by 2017, according to new research from Ovum.
Brisbane declared ABB’s Smart Grid City Model competition winner
25 July, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB Australia has announced that the University of Queensland entry was the winner of its Smart Grid City Model competition for university engineering students, launched earlier this year.
Austest Laboratories awarded contract with the Australian Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
25 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Austest LaboratoriesAustest Laboratories has been awarded the contract for check testing swimming pool pumps by the Australian Government’s Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.
Exclusive: Master Electricians CEO on a better apprenticeship service for all
20 July, 2012 by Malcolm Richards CEO, Master Electricians Australia | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe ApprenticeConnect service assists employers in the apprentice hire process on their behalf from recruitment to completion. This includes, among other services, providing advice and facilitating communication and ongoing monitoring of an apprentice’s training, facilitation of a training plan with the RTO as well as on-the-job training and mentoring.
Ritter Group wins Intersolar Award for Best Practice Solar Project
19 July, 2012Ritter Group USA and Vanir Energy have been jointly awarded the inaugural Intersolar Award for Best Practice Solar Project at the Intersolar North America conference.
New NECA Executive Director for NSW and ACT
19 July, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has appointed Oliver Judd as the Executive Director of NECA’s NSW and ACT chapters.
McDonald’s first Australian restaurant to be rewarded with Green Star certification
19 July, 2012The new Kilsyth South McDonald’s has been awarded a 4 Star Green Star - Custom Design rating for developing a new benchmark for the design of environmentally sustainable restaurants.
ETU in-fighting over migrant workers continues
19 July, 2012In-fighting between the Victorian and National branches of the ETU continues, with the CEPU calling Dean Mighell’s statements about foreign workers “just plain wrong”.
Gerard recommends Champ takeover offer
18 July, 2012 | Supplied by: GLGAustralian-listed lighting company Gerard Lighting Group has entered into a scheme implementation agreement (SIA) with Champ Private Equity-owned Lighting Group Australia for a cash takeover. Champ has offered cash consideration of $1.05 per share, valuing the company at around $186 m.
