$13m funding for iron flow battery
15 December, 2017Flow energy storage manufacturer ESS Inc. has received $13 million in new Series B funding.
3M sells communications division to Corning
15 December, 2017Corning Incorporated has signed a deal with 3M to purchase substantially all of 3M's Communication Markets Division in a cash transaction valued at around $900 million.
$1.9m funding for solar energy software company
15 December, 2017Australian solar energy software provider Solar Analytics has received a $1.9 million grant from the federal government.
Commercial lighting energy standard — feedback invited
13 December, 2017Standards New Zealand is inviting feedback on an updated energy standard for lighting in large buildings such as offices and industrial buildings.
Energy efficiency solutions win Future Cities Hackathon
11 December, 2017Two teams (pictured) that used blockchain technology to reward energy efficiency among Australian households and businesses have won the second annual Future Cities Hackathon.
ICC in focus at ARBS 2018
06 December, 2017 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdWith more than 350 exhibitors and in excess of 9000 visitors anticipated, the exhibition is set to be the largest ARBS to date.
Fast energy — five-minute settlement to start in 2021
01 December, 2017The Australian Energy Market Commission has made a final rule to change the settlement period for the electricity spot price from 30 minutes to five minutes, starting in 2021.
New regulations to improve safety for electricians
29 November, 2017The WA Government has introduced new legislation in order to improve the safety of electricians and other workers.
4Cabling opens first Brisbane showroom
29 November, 2017 | Supplied by: 4Cabling Pty LtdCabling company 4Cabling has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Brisbane. This was done in response to customer demand.
2017 National Excellence Awards — winners announced
27 November, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced the winners of the 2017 National Excellence Awards.
Global Lighting Association elects Russell Loane as president
24 November, 2017Russell Loane, the former chairman of Lighting Council Australia, has been elected as the president of the Global Lighting Association.
Asbestos compliance codes review
21 November, 2017Public comment is open on the proposed Managing Asbestos in Workplaces Compliance Code and Removing Asbestos in Workplaces Compliance Code that align with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017, which took effect on 18 June 2017, according to WorkSafe Victoria.
Winners announced for 2017 Master Electricians Australia Excellence Awards
20 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaGreg Allan, founder and owner of Perth-based Response Fire and Rescue, has been named Australia’s Master Electrician of the Year.
ABB named Frost & Sullivan's 2017 Company of the Year
17 November, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has received Frost & Sullivan's 2017 Company of the Year award for setting the benchmark for digitalisation with its distributed control system portfolio.
Smart Energy Training Centre launched
16 November, 2017South Australian Treasurer and Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis has launched a new Smart Energy Training Centre with the aim to upskill workers for South Australia's renewables boom.
