Clean Energy Regulator welcomes new chair
07 June, 2017The Clean Energy Regulator has appointed David Parker AM as the new chair of the agency.
TEPCO and MERALCO win at Asian Utility Week
06 June, 2017TEPCO and Meralco have won in the categories of Best Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or Internet of Things (IoT) Network Rollout Project and Best Customer Engagement Project, respectively, for projects where Landis+Gyr technology has also been recognised by AUW judges.
Are you Australia's most inventive installer?
02 June, 2017The Clean Energy Council is calling on solar designers and installers to submit their entries for the 2017 Solar Design and Installation Awards.
RCBO prohibition notice amended
31 May, 2017The Victorian technical and safety regulator Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has imposed additional requirements on the supply of RCBOs designed or marketed to be permanently fixed to household or similar electrical wiring in Victoria.
Infinity cable ruling leaves door open to dodgy products
31 May, 2017The construction industry is estimated to spend over $80m for remediating the faulty Infinity cable but the sole director of company behind the imports has only been fined $18,000 plus $15,000 in costs by the NSW Supreme Court, according to Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox.
Payroll tax relief for Tasmanian apprentices
26 May, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has welcomed the Tasmanian Government's announcement to provide payroll tax relief for apprentices and trainees aged 15–24 years.
Small businesses most vulnerable to scammers
23 May, 2017Nearly 6000 businesses reported being targeted by scams in 2016 with losses totalling around $3.8 million.
Osram acquires stake in plantCube developer
16 May, 2017Osram has acquired a stake in Munich-based start-up agrilution.
Western Sydney Airport — an "opportunity" for contractors
15 May, 2017The federal government's intention to build the Western Sydney Airport will provide an enormous economic opportunity for NSW electrical contractors, said the CEO of the National Electrical and Communication Association (NECA), Suresh Manickam.
Siemon appoints new Technical Services Manager
12 May, 2017Cabling solutions company Siemon has appointed Scott Jug as the new Technical Services Manager for the Asia Pacific region.
Warren & Brown inducted into Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame
11 May, 2017Warren & Brown Technologies has been inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame.
Stick to electrical work when installing solar PV
11 May, 2017Electrical contractors installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels should only carry out work they are qualified to do, warns Queensland's electrical safety regulator.
Budget 2017 delivers wins for small businesses
10 May, 2017Budget 2017 has delivered a number of measures supporting small businesses. Here are the highlights:
National energy event to feature grid edge experts
09 May, 2017Australian and international experts will provide insights on the changing energy landscape at Energy Networks Australia's Welcome to the Grid Edge Seminar on Wednesday, 10 May in Sydney.
Subbies pay reform crucial
08 May, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has created a detailed submission to the federal government's review of security of payments laws in the building and construction sector.
