Nominations open for 2017 Energy Network Industry Awards
11 October, 2017Nominations for two inaugural energy network industry awards, the Energy Consumers Australia: Energy Network Consumer Engagement Award and the Energy Network Industry Innovation Award, are now open.
GBCA CEO receives international sustainability award
06 October, 2017Romilly Madew, CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), has received the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) Chairman's Award.
ABB and Northvolt partner for Li-ion battery plant
27 September, 2017ABB and Northvolt have partnered for Northvolt's lithium-ion battery factory and research and development activities.
More than 7000 home battery systems installed in H1 2017
25 September, 2017Household batteries are flying off the shelf twice as fast this year as Australians look for new ways to control their power use and protect against price hikes, according to the Climate Media Centre.
Wiring Rules — requirements for recessed luminaires and pool area installations
22 September, 2017The new edition of the Wiring Rules, due in early 2018, will include changes to the requirements of recessed luminaires and pool area installations.
New regional partner for Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand
21 September, 2017Global design and consultancy firm Arcadis has joined Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ) as a Regional Partner.
ABB emergency and exit lighting maintenance log book
20 September, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe ABB rebranded emergency and exit lighting maintenance log book for all Australian standards testing and maintenance requirements is now available.
Next steps agreed on battery storage standards
19 September, 2017Standards Australia recently brought together a group of senior industry and government leaders to discuss the introduction of residential on-site battery storage standards in Australia.
Better protection for workers as new Fair Work laws come into effect
18 September, 2017The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017 has now come into effect, with higher penalties for serious contraventions of workplace laws and record-keeping breaches.
NECA supports cladding report recommendations
11 September, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has supported the recommendations outlined in the Australian Senate's interim report on aluminium composite cladding, released as part of its inquiry into non-conforming building products.
All-Energy Australia 2017 announces new exhibitors
08 September, 2017All-Energy Australia 2017 has announced new additions to the exhibitor line-up for its upcoming clean energy event.
MPower appoints Linix Lighting as Qld agent
08 September, 2017MPower has appointed Linix Lighting Solutions as its Queensland agent for BARDIC emergency lighting products and systems.
New requirements for sleeving of conductors
05 September, 2017The Australian Standard AS/NZS3000 (the Wiring Rules) is being updated and due to be published later this year. The new version of the Wiring Rules will include some changes to the requirements of sleeving of conductors and clarification on the segregation of different electrical installations, according to an update by the Queensland Electrical Safety Office.
EEaSSy as…
05 September, 2017 by Dannielle FurnessAll electrical equipment offered for sale in Australia and New Zealand is required to meet a range of essential safety criteria under Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) regulations.
NECA urges rethink on Industrial Manslaughter laws
04 September, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is calling for a rethink on the state government's proposed Industrial Manslaughter laws.
