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Carbon price gouging could lead to a new wave of class action litigations
Businesses that try to price gouge - or improperly inflate prices - following the introduction of the carbon price in July could be opening the door to a new wave of consumer class actions, warns...
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Canare ethernet cable RJC5E-4P-WJ
Canare ethernet cable model RJC5E-4P-WJ is capable of transmission distances of up to 110 m, according to EtherSound. This rugged Cat5e cable is suitable for non-fixed applications, comes complete...
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City landlords of existing office buildings should consider greening, says...
While prestigious new office buildings are achieving 6 Star energy ratings, city landlords of existing buildings can also green their office buildings to boost the value of their assets, said Total...
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Government support for energy efficiency boosts AMI market, says GlobalData
Increasing smart meter deployment and pioneering new technologies will revolutionise the domestic power industry, according to a new report by GlobalData. Increasing government interest in energy...
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Phoenix Contact PTS plug connector
The PTS plug connector from Phoenix Contact features spring connection technology and latching pin strips. The latching function prevents vibrations from unintentionally disconnecting the plug, which...
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Carbon tax countdown begins - are you ready?
The start date of the carbon pricing mechanism (CPM) is rapidly approaching, with just around a week until the CPM formally commences. Norton Rose LP has been extremely busy helping clients prepare...
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Downer wins $71m electrical and instrumentation contract
BHP Billiton Iron Ore has awarded Downer EDI an electrical and instrumentation contract worth $71.7 million. Part of the Jimblebar Project, the Newman HV Power System Augmentation Project will help...
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Philips Luxeon Z LED
The Luxeon Z LED aims to simplify development of products such as wall-washers, moving head entertainment spotlights and remote phosphor applications and give engineers in the entertainment,...
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Gas-powered, air-conditioning solution to cut energy usage and costs
FMSA, a Melbourne-based company offering comprehensive architectural, interior design and professional construction management services, has reduced its energy usage and costs while improving the...
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Queensland solar rebate cuts will cost jobs, Clean Energy Council says
More than 4500 solar jobs could be lost in the next 12 months, according to the Clean Energy Council (CEC). The CEC made the prediction after the Queensland Government announced changes to the Solar...
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Master Electricians comments on changes to Qld solar scheme
Master Electricians Australia has cautiously welcomed aspects of the changes to Queensland’s Solar Bonus Scheme but said a phase-out period would have benefited the solar industry. Master Electricians...
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Electrical Solutions survey winner announced
Congratulations to Gaven Livermore, a communications technician from Riverina Television & Cabling Solutions, who has been randomly selected as the winner of the recent Electrical Solutions...
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Allen-Bradley 440N-Z SensaGuard non-contact switch
The Allen-Bradley 440N-Z SensaGuard non-contact switch with a magnetic integrated latch combines a non-contact interlock switch and door latch into one integrated solution. It replaces separately...
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ABB completes acquisition of Bob White Electrix and LE Jarvis
Power and automation technology group ABB has completed the acquisition of two Australian-based motor and generator repair and service businesses: Bob White Electrix and LE Jarvis. Bob White Electrix...
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Eaton SPDIs with MTMOV technology
The latest series of Eaton SPDIs offer much higher kA ratings in the same DIN43880 package. This upgrade of kA ratings now exceeds the base recommendations in AS/NZS 3000:2007 wiring rules, appendix...
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Mainline power track system
Legrand has secured the exclusive Australian and New Zealand distribution rights for a track-based power system, Mainline. It’s a busbar system that once connected to a power supply creates a circuit...
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Marechal DXN Ex Decontactor range
The ATEX-approved, explosion-proof DXN Ex Decontactor range replaces a socket, a switch and a disconnector. One simple press of a button disconnects the current and prevents any risk of arcing. The...
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AERI appoints first chairperson
The Australian Energy Research Institute (AERI) at UNSW has appointed George Maltabarow as its first chairperson. Maltabarow is an energy specialist who was previously the head of Ausgrid. Established...
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ODU single contacts
ODU’s single contacts, based on the ODU Springtac and ODU-Lamella design, are suitable for high-power applications. ODU manufactures three types of single contacts: slotted, lamella and Springtac. The...
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AEMC 400/600 series clamp-on and power and harmonic clamp-on meters
The 400 and 600 series of clamp-on meters and power and harmonic clamp-on meters from AEMC have a 1000 V CAT IV safety rating and IP54 environmental rating and are safe to operate at the source of a...
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