ABB to buy Chloride Group
16 June, 2010
The Chloride Group board has agreed to recommend ABB’s all-cash offer of approximately 860 million pounds to its shareholders.
New solar technology educational facility
16 June, 2010
RMIT University’s School of Engineering has launched a new facility to train electricians in the installation and deployment of solar energy systems.
Schneider Electric submits response to the Australian government’s ‘issues paper’ on energy efficiency
11 June, 2010
Schneider Electric has issued a comprehensive response to the federal government's energy-efficiency issues paper.
Schneider Electric acquires SCADAgroup
11 June, 2010
Schneider Electric recently purchased SCADAgroup for $200 million, aiming to expand on its product and service offerings to the water and wastewater, oil and gas, and electric-power markets.
Talented young sparkies at WorldSkills
20 May, 2010
Six young electricians shone at the recent 2010 WorldSkills Australia National Competition in Brisbane.
NECA welcomes action on energy efficiency
14 May, 2010
NECA has praised the federal government's commitment in the recent Budget to developing renewable energy options.
BCA 2010 revised energy-efficiency provisions
11 May, 2010
The new 2010 Building Code of Australia is released this month, with a large number of changes that will have a significant impact on the electrical industry.
Downer secures first-release NBN contract
10 May, 2010
NBN Co has recently awarded a first-release contract to Downer Telecommunications for network design services in Townsville, Queensland.
Clipsal downlight cover
06 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider Electric
The Clipsal downlight cover fits a wide range of downlights, including the company’s CDL series downlights. Completely retrofittable, the cover is manufactured from fire-retardant fibreglass and intumescent material.
Doors open on Australia's first zero-emission house
06 May, 2010
A consortium led by CSIRO has developed Australia's first eight-star, zero-emmission house to demonstrate what can be achieved in reducing carbon emmissions using off-the-shelf products.
GBCA launches Green Star Industrial rating tool
05 May, 2010
A new Green Star rating tool for industrial facilities has been released to support the sustainable planning, design and construction of high-performance industrial buildings.
Western Power signs UPS contract with Eaton
28 April, 2010
Eaton has been awarded a contract with Western Power to supply UPSs for the utility's major IT upgrades.
Government heeds NECA warning
28 April, 2010
NECA has commended the government's recent reaction to the association's concerns regarding the reintroduction of a home insulation program.
BICSI RITP credential released
28 April, 2010
BICSI has released its new RITP qualification for ITS professionals who are not engaged in network design.
NECA yet to be convinced by revamped insulation scheme
20 April, 2010 by James Tinslay, CEO, NECA National
NECA is amplifying its call to the federal government to adopt adequate safety measures in dealing with the controversial insulation installation program.
