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Residential solar installations hit near-record year in 2023
Solar power has hit a near-record year for residential installations with Australian rooftop solar power systems installing 11% faster in 2023 than in 2022. In the ... -
Minamata convention aims to phase out mercury-containing products
The Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water recently led the Australian delegation to the Fifth Conference of the Parties to the Minamata ... -
Luminaire standard opens for public comment
The Australian Standard for luminaires (i.e. DR AS 60598.1:2023 Luminaires, Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1 Ed 9.0 (2020), MOD) is out now for ... -
Essential tips to ensure your team’s safety this summer season
As Australia approaches the peak of summer it’s important to understand the health risks associated with outdoor work, particularly the risk of skin cancer from prolonged ... -
Electrician sentenced to 15 months’ imprisonment following criminal acts
A Perth electrician has received a criminal conviction and was sentenced by the District Court to 15 months’ imprisonment following indecent acts committed while working at ... -
LCA Environmental Manager represents Australia at International Standards Meetings
The Lighting Council Australia (LCA) sent its environment and public affairs manager, Will Houtsma, to the latest round of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) meetings within the ... -
LCA warns of ‘unintended consequences’ under MEPS regulations rollout
The Lighting Council of Australia (LCA) has highlighted additional high-cost registration rules for LED light bulbs under proposed Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) regulations will carry ... -
Standards Australia updates its Proposal Portal
Standards Australia has completed the second phase of the Proposal Portal upgrade, taking onboard feedback from contributors and stakeholders. The Microsoft Word proposal forms will be ... -
Inverter standards open for public comment after major revision process
The inverter standards, AS/NZS 4777.1:2022 and AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 Amd 2:2023, are open for public comment after a recent revision process. These standards govern the requirements for ... -
Energy Safe New Zealand finds unsafe socket outlet with insulation-piercing construction
Energy Safe New Zealand reports that a socket outlet with insulation piercing construction has been identified as unsafe. The Energy Safety team had been notified that ...
