Price reform and smart metering required for electric vehicle charging, says ENA
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has said electricity pricing reform and investment in smart metering will be required fo a smooth transition to electric vehicles. The ENA made the statement in...
View ArticleAuSES calls for conference papers
The Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES) is calling for papers for its 50th annual conference at the Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus on 6 and 7 December 2012. The golden jubilee...
View ArticlePhilips lights up the Empire State Building
The New York skyline is being made over, thanks to a partnership between lighting company Philips and the Empire State Building (ESB). Philips was selected by the ESB to help the building transition...
View ArticleNew cabling training requirements
The regulatory requirements for cabling providers who install specialised cabling within customer premises have been amended by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The ACMA’s...
View ArticleGovernment funding will support local manufacturing jobs, says AMWU
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) has praised the federal government’s announcement that it will help communities and families buy energy-efficient hot water systems and household...
View ArticleThe top five characteristics of a good employer
Microsoft has been named ‘Best of the Best’ in the 2012 Aon Hewitt Best Employers in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) survey. Best employer survey Fourteen organisations were awarded Aon Hewitt Best...
View ArticleHoneywell acquires INNCOM
Honeywell has acquired INNCOM, a manufacturer of advanced software-based energy management solutions and in-room controls for lodging, healthcare and educational institutions. Honeywell says the...
View ArticleModular wiring company opens Melbourne office
Apex Wiring Solutions has opened its first Australian office in Melbourne. The company says the investment is a result of growing demand for preassembled modular power and lighting systems around the...
View ArticleDefence manufacturer makes waves in tidal power project
Defence industry manufacturer ATSA (Advanced Technology Systems Australia) has made waves in tidal power generation development with its involvement in the SeaUrchin project. Elemental Energy...
View ArticleClipsal iCat Android app
Clipsal has now released an Android version of the iCat app, an iPhone and iPad version of Clipsal’s Australian Trade Product Guide. Designed for the tradesperson on the move, iCat features all of the...
View ArticleFluke 28 II Ex DMM digital multimeter for hazardous environments
The Fluke 28 II Ex DMM is an intrinsically safe digital multimeter for measurements both inside and outside of hazardous, potentially explosive areas. With multiple measurement capabilities, it...
View Article4Cabling lockable network cables range
4Cabling has released a range of lockable network cables that prevent downtime from accidental disconnects and discourage tampering in public places such as schools, hotels, shops, airports and...
View ArticleNEC InfReC R300Z IR thermography camera
The InfReC R300Z infrared thermal imager camera from NEC Avio features a high-quality optical zoom lens and is capable of capturing both telephoto and wide-angle fully radiometric infrared images...
View ArticleAgilent 1000B Series oscilloscopes
The four two-channel models 1000B Series oscilloscopes, with bandwidths from 50 to 150 MHz, are suitable for engineers, technicians and educators. The series features powerful signal capture and LCD...
View ArticleFirst Solar and AGL receive grant for mega solar project
AGL Energy has selected First Solar as its project partner for two utility-scale, solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects totalling 159 MW. The projects are supported by the Solar Flagships Program,...
View ArticleRecognition from managers key to retaining employees, study shows
Managers, pay attention: 77% of employees would consider leaving their current jobs based on a lack of positive recognition for their work, according to the latest RedBalloon Reward and Recognition...
View ArticleSchneider Electric launches customisable data centre assessment services
As part of a growing line of Energy Management Services for the data centre, Schneider Electric has introduced EnergySTEP Data Centre Assessment. It provides a detailed, customisable assessment of the...
View ArticlePhoenix Contact Plugtrab PT-IQ surge protection device
The Plugtrab PT-IQ provides proactive functional monitoring for signal interface surge protection devices. A yellow status signal indicates that the performance limit has been reached as a result of...
View ArticleWe will closely monitor the FWBC, says NECA
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) said it intends to closely monitor the new Fair Work Building and Construction (FWBC) agency’s effectiveness, expressing concern that the...
View ArticleBenedict & Jäger DC Isolator switch
The Benedict & Jäger DC Isolator, manufactured in Austria, is a compact isolation switch enclosed in a weatherproof enclosure and is suitable for DC circuits. The high-quality DC isolator is...
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