Remote Energy Management (REM) by Schneider Electric
An energy management solution that integrates with a building’s meters could enable you to significantly cut energy costs and control your business’ carbon footprint
When...
Queensland contractor Applied Electro fits out grain storage facility
This NECA Queensland Excellence Award-winning project required Applied Electro to provide a rapid installation into a grain storage facility that had to meet the...
The ‘electric driveway’ project
Electric cars have the potential to also feed energy back into the grid.
The vehicle-to-grid connection can work on a two-way energy flow between...
Opportunities arise for electricians thanks to electric cars
As there are relatively few electric vehicle chargers in use today, the issues and application of this equipment has yet to be seen. In...
Playing it safe
New workplace health and safety requirements has come into effect (in most States).
As of 1 January 2012, new Work Health and Safety (WHS)...
Electrical equipment safety regime
Electrical equipment safety in Australia is currently the responsibility of State and Territory governments administered through local legislation, regulatory requirements and compliance interventions. In...
CSIRO open new, state-of-the-art air conditioner test facility in Newcastle
CSIRO engineers have designed and commissioned a new, state-of-the-art national test facility to evaluate the electrical, cooling and heating performance of conventional and solar-powered...
National licence for electricians on its way
In July 2012, Australia will move for the first time towards a National Occupational Licensing System (NOLS) that will allow tradespeople, including electricians and...
Scottish whiskey-producing region, Speyside, installs biomass combined heat and power plant
The Speyside region of Scotland is home to many leading Scotch whisky brands. It features the highest number of distilleries of all the Scottish...
AS/NZS 3000:2007 Section 4
The 2007 edition of AS/NZS 3000 introduced additional requirements for the connection of electrical equipment. Darrell Hills looks at the changes and what they...