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Tips for saving energy in your business

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Saving energy means saving money, which means more profit every month. Think about how much most businesses focus on saving on expenses they can see every day such as labour and fuel, but most small businesses don't realise how much they can save on electricity and other energy costs.
Some energy saving actions may involve an initial investment. However, this investment can often be recovered very quickly. Read the full article


Safety swiches Save Lives!!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

A safety switch can prevent a tragedy in your home. Every year serious injuries and deaths occur in Queensland homes as a result of electric shock. Something as basic as a faulty appliance or damage to an electrical cable may be all it takes. Read the full article


Wear and Tear on extension leads can be dangerous

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Did you know that carrying out a visual check of your electrical leads is vital to ensuring that they are safe and in good working order. Read the full article


NSW Government to axe the Solar Bonus Scheme.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

It is expected that Silex Solar- Australia's only solar panel manufacturing plant announced in August that they will shut down part of the plan with the loss of 30 jobs.The decision to axe the NSW solar scheme has resulted in widespread job losses and business closures. Read the full article


What is an "Energy star rating" for your home?

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Mandatory energy star ratings for homes could be introduced by the Federal Government as early as next year! It is expected that vendors and landlords would have to pay around $200 to have a property assessed for homes being sold or rented out. Read the full article


Department of Energy announce “Phillips” as a winner!

Tuesday, August 09, 2011

A division of Philips has won the “Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize” for the EndraLED Light Bulb, along with the massive $10 million US government prize. This was after it passed an 18 month testing period by the US Department of Energy. Read the full article


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