ARENA cuts an "own goal for direct action" on climate change
13 November, 2013Government plans to cut funding by 14.5% to ARENA - a total of $435 million - are an “own goal for direct action” on climate change, according to Australian Solar Council Chief Executive John Grimes.
PreLoved Buildings Conference kicks off
12 November, 2013 | Supplied by: AIRAHAIRAH's PreLoved Buildings Conference explores aspects of retrofitting Australia's existing building stock. The program of speakers covers everything from reviews to case studies, indoor environment quality (IEQ) to the preservation of history.
SolarMax creates new COO and CTO roles
11 November, 2013SolarMax has expanded its board of management, announcing Andreas Mader as its new chief technical officer (CTO) and Thomas Staubli as its new chief operating officer (COO). These two positions have been newly created.
enLighten launches new web portal for contractors
11 November, 2013 | Supplied by: enLighten Australia Pty LtdenLighten Australia has launched the Chamaeleon LED light contractor web portal to help electrical and fire contractors grow their revenues.
Voting open for revised CFL standard
11 November, 2013The IEC has issued the revised CFL testing and performance requirements standard IEC 60969 Ed 2, 'Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps for general lighting services - Performance requirements' as a Committee Draft for Vote.
Safety warning for portable generators
08 November, 2013Electrical safety authorities have warned that small portable generators imported into Australia may have unsuitable battery charging outlets. Electrical contractors are being urged to ensure their portable generators have the correct outlet and leads.
Philips Lighting appoints new GM for Australia and New Zealand
07 November, 2013Royal Philips has announced the appointment of Rob Fletcher as general manager of Philips Lighting ANZ, effective immediately.
NBN Co hires Greg Adcock as COO
07 November, 2013NBN Co has hired Greg Adcock to take up the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) with immediate effect. Adcock will be a member of the executive committee and report to the CEO.
Multicrystalline silicon modules to dominate PV manufacturing
05 November, 2013The production of multicrystalline-silicon (c-Si) solar photovoltaic (PV) modules is set to dominate PV manufacturing during 2014, with p-type multi c-Si technology accounting for 62% of all modules produced, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz PV Equipment Quarterly report.
Electrical contractors worse off
05 November, 2013 by James Tinslay, CEO | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe 2013 NECA Market Monitor released in September clearly shows that although industry charge-out rates have gone up by 7% since the 2011 survey - the cost of doing business has risen by around 25% over the past year alone. So the average electrical contractor is considerably worse off today than they were two years ago.
ASHRAE signs MoU with IAQA
04 November, 2013ASHRAE and the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) have joined forces to promote better indoor air quality in the built environment.
New board members elected at SEA AGM
01 November, 2013SEA has welcomed two new board members: Rodney Littlejohn, managing director of Tersum Energy, and Antony Piccinini of FRV Services Australia.
Poor literacy and numeracy threatening electrical apprenticeships
01 November, 2013Australia's vocation education and training (VET) system is having to compensate for stagnant literacy and numeracy standards in Year 12 students, E-Oz Energy Skills Australia has warned.
Comment period for Defence cabling standard closing soon
29 October, 2013Communications Alliance is seeking comments on a scheduled review of the 'Requirements for installation of temporary field telecommunications customer cabling for defence purposes' standard (AS/ACIF S035:2008).
Construction to fall; telecoms remains robust
29 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Industry GroupThe value of total construction activity is expected to fall in the next few years, a new report shows. However, the NBN rollout will mean plenty of construction work in the telecommunications sector.
