Arc flash incident leaves worker with serious burns
07 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Energy Safe VictoriaEnergy Safe Victoria has expressed disappointment that two electrical workers have been hospitalised in the same month.
Essential Energy launches apprenticeship recruitment campaign
07 August, 2023To help meet a growing demand for renewable energy skills, the electricity distributor has embarked on its largest apprenticeship recruitment drive in more than 15 years.
$450K for First Nations renewable energy projects
01 August, 2023The Victorian Government will fund five successful applicants in the first round of its First Peoples Adoption of Renewable Energy program.
Safety regulator investigates roof space death
01 August, 2023WA's electrical safety regulator is investigating the tragic death of an electrician at a property in Nollamara.
Electrician's hospitalisation prompts warning to never work live
26 July, 2023A Victorian electrician suffered burns after failing to isolate power to the switchboard he was working on.
Businesses worried by energy volatility: report
25 July, 2023 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricVolatility is a key energy supply concern for businesses, with only 32% of companies feeling adequately equipped to navigate future energy market volatility.
Warning issued about unsafe travel adaptors
19 July, 2023WA's energy safety regulator has issued a warning about dangerous travel adaptors that are not approved for use in Australia, following a rise in electric shock reports.
Councils, energy companies fined for failing to keep powerlines clear
14 July, 2023 | Supplied by: Energy Safe VictoriaContact between trees and powerlines can result in fires, electrocution and power outages, which can lead to property damage and, in serious cases, injury and loss of life.
Call for reform after dangerous lamp recall
04 July, 2023Following Kmart's urgent recall of the 'Anko'-branded Marmo Table Lamp, Lighting Council Australia has called for further action on enforcement of compliance.
Senate inquiry to examine household electrification
20 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Rewiring AustraliaThe NSW inquiry, to be conducted by the Senate Economics References Committee, will examine the benefits and constraints of household electrification.
Councils urged to consider 'elephant in the room' ahead of $100m energy upgrade fund
20 June, 2023The Community Energy Upgrades Fund will potentially unlock over $200m in high-impact energy upgrades, but one expert says in order to be truly effective, it must prioritise HVAC systems.
Microgrids, EVs, big batteries and more: upcoming talks at Energy Next
07 June, 2023 | Supplied by: RX GlobalThe renewable energy expo has released more details about its upcoming program.
Regulators descend on Mildura
06 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Energy Safe VictoriaRegulators have inspected construction sites across Mildura as part of the Build Aware campaign, which aims to educate workers and identify safety risks.
Qld opens first SuperGrid for energy workers
31 May, 2023The Palaszczuk government has officially opened the first Queensland SuperGrid Training Centre and Transmission Hub in Gladstone.
Energy Next releases full program for July event
24 May, 2023 | Supplied by: RX GlobalExpert presentations and panel discussions will explore solar PV, energy storage, hydrogen and ammonia, VPPs, EVs, microgrids, wind energy and energy data.
