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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 ... -
Cashing in on sustainable building practices
The recently announced carbon tax, spiralling energy consumption and recent hikes in electricity charges, are three good reasons for building owners and tenants to ... -
Clipsal’s 30 Series mechanism
Introduced back in 1971, Clipsal’s 30 Series mechanism has survived and flourished over the years. Now there’s a new addition to the series that’s ... -
HPM Legrand’s Excel range upgraded for the 21st century
Almost 30 years since its introduction to the Australian marketplace, HPM Legrand’s Excel Life range has been significantly upgraded to meet the demands of ... -
How to combat hysteresis
Preventing power wastage can generate additional work, writes Bob Harper. Contractors should use the energy-awareness argument on existing and potential customers. -
Arc fault circuit interrupters
Electrical safety is on the increase once again, writes Gary Busbridge. This time we’re targeting arcing faults. -
The science of wind turbines
Love them or hate them, wind turbines play a part in meeting our rising demand for electricity. Phil Kreveld explains some technicalities associated with ... -
Recessed luminaire barriers here to stay
Feeling down on downlight installation? Not sure what you are allowed or not allowed to do? Fret no more, the way is clear! -
The difference between construction and maintenance electricians
New methods and materials, plus the full-scale arrival of the ‘cyber age’, have resulted in rapid changes to the electrical industry, and there is ... -
LEDs now a viable replacement option for residential lighting
The lighting industry is evolving, with a more energy-efficient future on the horizon, writes Philips Lighting halogen lamps product manager Daniel Davis.