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.
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.
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.
NECA recognises Victorian electrical apprentices
02 August, 2013The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has recognised five electrical apprentices, who demonstrated consistent levels of excellence throughout their training, at the annual Apprentice of the Year Awards at Crown Melbourne.
Lighting Council releases MEPS guide for incandescent lamps
01 August, 2013Lighting Council Australia has updated its guide to energy efficiency regulations in Australia affecting incandescent, including halogen, lamps.
Beef business receives solar funding
01 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Finance CorporationA $990,000 solar project by Australia’s largest beef cattle producer is being co-funded by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and NAB. The AACo project will see 15 PV systems installed at 15 grid-connected sites in Queensland.
Dump the licensing scheme, MEA says
26 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe federal government’s proposed national licensing scheme is “the next insulation disaster” that will cost further lives, Master Electricians Australia claims.
Updated home automation standard released
26 July, 2013ZigBee has announced that an update to ZigBee Home Automation has been ratified and is now available for product development. The updated standard adds several features that improve the battery life for security sensors to over seven years, standardise pairing of devices and simplify installation and maintenance for consumers and custom installers alike.
Electrical company PSG to expand in building maintenance market
26 July, 2013Electrical, data and communications services provider Pacific Services Group (PSG) plans to strengthen its operations across Australia after receiving a $10m capital injection from existing investors and reaching agreement with financiers to restructure debt.
Ten tips to improve business efficiency
22 July, 2013 by Jodie Curtis, HLB Mann Judd | Supplied by: HLB Mann JuddIn the current economic climate, it’s more important than ever for businesses to improve efficiency and strengthen growth. Below are some tips from accounting firm HLB Mann Judd to help businesses operate efficiently.
Death prompts further calls for electrical safety in Qld
18 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaFollowing the death of a 25-year-old man from a fatal electric shock last week, Master Electricians Australia has implored the Queensland Government to strengthen the state’s safety switch regime.
Sonepar acquires Australian electrical company
17 July, 2013Electrical equipment distributor Sonepar Asia-Pacific has entered into an agreement to acquire Electrical Wholesale Services (EWS).
MEA and ECA join forces
16 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia (MEA) and the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) have joined forces and will operate as a national membership association to be collectively known as Master Electricians Australia.
Company fined after electrician sustains serious injuries
15 July, 2013MRD Future Homes, MRD’s director and J & M Costa Enterprises have been fined a total of $147,000 and ordered to pay WorkCover’s legal costs after a worker fell around 3.4 metres at a residential building worksite in Western Sydney.
