Efficient buildings could save millions of taxpayer dollars
19 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaImproving the energy efficiency of its building portfolio could cut the federal government’s energy expenditure by more than $35 million per year, the GBCA says.
BICSI releases new standard for electronic safety and security system design
19 August, 2013 | Supplied by: BICSI South PacificBICSI, the international association supporting the information technology systems (ITS) industry, has released its latest standard, ANSI/BICSI 005-2013, Electronic Safety and Security (ESS) System Design and Implementation Best Practices.
NBN training kit for businesses delivering professional services
17 August, 2013Legal professionals, ICT consultants, architects, engineers and financial advisers will soon be able to access tailored advice on how to improve and build their businesses by using the National Broadband Network (NBN) and adapting to the digital economy.
Time running out for NSW's Brightest Sparks
16 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaEntries for the Brightest Spark competition are closing soon and Master Electricians Australia is urging apprentices to get their entries in to avoid missing out.
7SD Project announced as Excellence Awards finalist
16 August, 2013The 7SD Project in Toowoomba has been announced as a finalist in the Australian Solar Installation Project of the Year. The project was carried out by Excel Solar Pty Ltd using products from CNPV Solar Power SA.
New CEO for Standards Australia
12 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Standards AustraliaDr Bronwyn Evans has been appointed as chief executive officer of Standards Australia. Incumbent CEO Colin Blair will retire in October and will continue to serve in the role until Dr Evans commences the position on 28 October.
MEA and Clipsal & Schneider Electric form alliance
12 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia and Clipsal & Schneider Electric have formed an alliance which will reportedly provide a number of benefits to the electrical industry.
Electrical network Laser Group teams up with LG
09 August, 2013Laser Group, an Australian electrical and plumbing network, has recently announced its new partnership with global leader in technology innovation LG Electronics Australia. The two organisations have joined forces predominantly to provide Australian households and businesses with complete air-conditioning solutions.
Yingli Solar sets up Australian office, signs distribution deal with L&H
09 August, 2013Yingli Solar has formed a distribution agreement with L&H Solar + Solutions. The company will distribute Yingli’s flagship PANDA monocrystalline PV products, as well as its high-end polycrystalline YGE PV products to its solar partners and through its network of more than 200 electrical wholesale outlets and over 30,000 electrical contractors across Australia and New Zealand.
MEA welcomes Coalition’s HIP inquiry promise
09 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe Coalition’s promise to establish a full judicial inquiry into the federal government’s Home Insulation Program (HIP) if it is elected has been welcomed by Master Electricians Australia (MEA).
A new electrical safety film
09 August, 2013The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has launched a new electrical safety film: Forever young - Tim’s story.
Clean energy expo co-locates with sustainability conference
08 August, 2013This year, the Australian Sustainability Conference and Exhibition will co-locate with two other major events: All-Energy and Waste Expo, respectively the country’s largest clean energy and waste management events.
Blue light at night linked to mood disorders
08 August, 2013Ohio State University and Salk Institute researchers have found that - in Siberian hamsters, at least - blue light has the worst effect on mood, followed closely by white light.
National licensing could be the next pink batts debacle, says NECA
07 August, 2013 | Supplied by: National Electrical & Communications Association (NECA)The National Electrical and Communications Association has spoken out against the government’s proposed national licence for the electrical industry, claiming it could cause another disaster similar to the pink batts scheme.
Ministers welcome recommencement of pit remediation
07 August, 2013Telstra’s announcement that pit remediation work for the NBN will recommence on 19 August has been welcomed by Bill Shorten and Anthony Albanese.
