Electrical industry association says government must come clean on insulation figures
25 November, 2010
NECA has reiterated its call for the federal government to release information on the Home Insulation Program so as to minimise the risks of more deaths occurring.
College of Electrical Training nominated for Training Award
24 November, 2010
The College of Electrical Training was recently nominated for the National Small Training Provider of the Year 2010 Award.
Ai Group lodges appeals to preserve workplace flexibility
22 November, 2010
Australian Industry Group has lodged three Fair Work appeals recently in an endeavour to preserve workplace flexibility.
Low knowledge of energy-saving schemes in Australia
09 November, 2010
A recent survey of 2700 Australian households has identified that consumers need help from the electrical industry to better understand the benefits of energy efficiency.
Work-life strategy wins Minister’s Award
04 November, 2010
A NSW manufacturer of electrical heating elements has received the Minister’s Awards for Excellence for Employers of Australian Apprentices.
Energex wins Minister’s Excellence Award for Employers of Apprentices
04 November, 2010
A Queensland energy-distribution company has been recognised for its proactive electrical apprenticeship program.
Training UK tradespeople for work in ACT
04 November, 2010
The ACT Government has thrown its support behind a new training scheme which prepares tradespeople from the United Kingdom for work in Canberra.
New solution for New Zealand’s rural and remote power supply
04 November, 2010
Manufacturer of energy storage systems RedFlow has appointed Powerco as its exclusive NZ distributor.
Apprenticeship program to lift the standard of Aussie tradies
01 November, 2010
An appliance company has instigated a new apprentice program to increase the skill levels of electrical service technicians.
Global lighting industry announces major leadership role in LED lighting
25 October, 2010
In order to accelerate the uptake of LED lighting, the world’s lighting industry initiated a program to coordinate and promote the technology at a global level.
Skills development needed for regional Australia to benefit from energy sector boom
25 October, 2010
At a recent conference, an electrical and energy industry association has called for training and skills shortages to be properly addressed.
Electrical industry welcomes insulation report from Auditor-General
25 October, 2010
The recent Auditor-General report into the Home Insulation Program has been positively received by the electrical industry.
Verbatim launches LED lighting business
22 October, 2010
Verbatim Australia has lauched a range of retrofit LED lamps in Australia. The LED range is made up of lamps that are direct replacements for conventional incandescent bulbs, halogen spotlights, downlights and compact fluorescent lamps.
ICT and IT services set to benefit from smart grid investment
15 October, 2010
There are smart grid pilot projects worth $200 million either in operation or about to start in Australia with most focusing on the potential for smart meters and demand management.
Making safety just as important as the bottom line
15 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air Power
Safety is a key focus for the industrial compressed-air solution manufacturer Champion Compressors, a subsidiary of the global Sullair Corporation. Its management considers keeping its workplace safe just as important as meeting its financial objectives.
