Origin Energy has appointed a new Chairman, with current Chairman, Gordon Cairns, retiring after the company’s Annual General Meeting...
Company news
EnergyAustralia approaches completion of Echo Group acquisition
Imogen Hartmann, , Company news, Electricity, News, 0EnergyAustralia is narrowing in on its acquisition of Echo Group, a solar and LED lighting company, which is dependent...
Energy Security Board announces reappointments
Imogen Hartmann, , Company news, Electricity, News, People and appointments, 0The Energy Security Board (ESB) has reappointed its Chair and Deputy Chair to oversee the conclusion of its work...
SA Water CFO appointment highlights women in leadership
Imogen Hartmann, , Company news, News, People and appointments, Water, Women in Utilities, 0SA Water has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer for the beginning of its 2020-24 regulatory period. Jacqueline Guerin...
TransGrid took home top honours – Large Procurement Team of the Year and Overall Winner –at the Chartered Institute...
CEO appointed to Sunwater Board
Imogen Hartmann, , Company news, News, People and appointments, Water, 0The Sunwater Board has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer as Interim CEO, Lisa Dalton, resumes her position as...
VicWater launches WaterAble network to support disability inclusion
Imogen Hartmann, , Company news, Digital and smart utilities, News, Products, Water, 0On 28 July, VicWater officially launched WaterAble, a network designed to improve diversity and inclusion in Victoria’s water sector...
New ARENA board members appointed
Imogen Hartmann, , Company news, Electricity, News, People and appointments, 0Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor, has announced new members to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency...
Three-way deal signed to deliver Tasmanian IoT network
Imogen Hartmann, , Company news, Digital and smart utilities, IOT Internet of Things, News, Projects, 0A major infrastructure agreement has been signed between energy distribution utility, TasNetworks, subsidiary business 42-24 and National Narrowband Network...
Shortlist announced for $70 million in hydrogen funding
Kim Ho, , Company news, Electricity, Gas, News, Policy, Projects, Spotlight, Sustainability, 0Seven companies have been shortlisted for the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) $70 million hydrogen funding round. The shortlisted...
Rule change proposal to support more solar connections
Kim Ho, , Battery storage, Company news, Electricity, News, Policy, Renewables, Solar, Spotlight, Sustainability, 0Several organisations, including SA Power Networks, the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS), the Total Environment Centre (TEC) and...
Gippsland Water appoints two new general managers
Kim Ho, , Company news, News, People and appointments, Professional services, Spotlight, Water, 0Gippsland Water has appointed two new general managers to its executive leadership team. Chris Wood has joined the company...
Australian Hydrogen Council partners up for hydrogen development
Imogen Hartmann, , Company news, Gas, News, Renewables, 0The Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) has signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with key organisations to explore...
SA Water launches Reconciliation Action Plan
Kim Ho, , Community engagement, Company news, News, People and appointments, Professional services, Projects, Sustainability, Water, 0SA Water has launched a three-year Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to increase its support of Aboriginal and Torres...
Goulburn Valley Water appoints new Managing Director
Kim Ho, , Company news, News, People and appointments, Professional services, Water, Water treatment, 0Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) has appointed a new Managing Director, effective from 1 September 2020. Stephen Capewell was selected...
Seqwater uses mini-helicopters against invasive weeds
Kim Ho, , Asset management, Company news, Drones, Equipment, Inspection, Land access, News, Products, Safety, Water, Water treatment, Women in Utilities, 0Seqwater has begun using remote control mini-helicopters to deliver precision attacks against invasive weeds threatening South East Queensland’s water...
EnergyAustralia appoints new head at Yallourn
Imogen Hartmann, , Company news, Electricity, News, People and appointments, 0A new head of EnergyAustralia’s Yallourn Power Station and mine in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley has been appointed. Julian Turecek...
SA Water partners up to deliver $1.6 billion capital program
Imogen Hartmann, , Company news, Construction, News, Projects, Water, 0SA Water will collaborate with five major companies to deliver its $1.6 billion capital program over the next four...
How can utilities improve compliance and asset integrity?
Kim Ho, , Asset management, Company news, Digital and smart utilities, Electricity, Partner Solutions, Products, Professional services, 0by Andrew Foley, General Manager – ANZ, LocusView At Locusview, we help energy utilities build a safer world and...
City West Water’s new General Manager of Customer Experience
Kim Ho, , Company news, News, People and appointments, Professional services, Retail, Water, 0Melbourne utility City West Water has appointed its new General Manager of Customer Experience, marking a third high-profile addition...
Press tools, jaws and ring sets for plumbers and gas fitters
Kim Ho, , Company news, Construction, Electricity, Equipment, Machinery, Maintenance, Partner Solutions, Products, Professional services, Retail, Water, 0Viega is providing plumbers and gas fitters with the opportunity to reduce labour costs and improve installation time through...
Installing Asia Pacific’s first full-scale sidestream treatment plant
Kim Ho, , Asset management, Company news, Construction, Partner Solutions, Products, Professional services, Sustainability, Wastewater treatment, Water, 0Two major utility companies are working to install Asia Pacific’s first full-scale sidestream ANITA Mox treatment plant in 2020....
Substation upgrade to support future Sydney infrastructure
Kim Ho, , Asset management, Company news, Construction, Electricity, News, Projects, Safety, Substations, 0A major upgrade of the Rozelle substation will accommodate future infrastructure in Sydney, including WestConnex Rozelle Interchange and Sydney...
AGL adds carbon neutral option for all electricity plans
Kim Ho, , Asset management, Community engagement, Company news, Electricity, News, Products, Professional services, Solar, Spotlight, Sustainability, 0From 1 July 2020, AGL will offer a certified carbon neutral option for all of its electricity plans. The...
Record high design rating goes to SA Water plant
Imogen Hartmann, , Company news, News, Projects, Sustainability, Water, 0SA Water’s new Murray Bridge Wastewater Treatment Plant has been awarded an ‘excellent’ design rating by the Infrastructure Sustainability...
Keeping SA renewables project on schedule despite pandemic
Kim Ho, , Asset management, Company news, COVID-19, Electricity, News, Professional services, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Spotlight, Sustainability, Water, 0Two South Australian utilities are working together throughout the pandemic to ensure their renewable energy project remains on schedule....
AGL appoints Non-Executive Director
Imogen Hartmann, , Company news, Electricity, News, People and appointments, Retail, 0AGL Energy Limited (AGL) has appointed a new Non-Executive Director, effective 1 July 2020. Mark Bloom has been appointed...
Young trainees provide welcome boost for water sector
Kim Ho, , Asset management, Company news, COVID-19, Inspection, News, People and appointments, Spotlight, Wastewater treatment, Water, Water treatment, 0Eleven new trainees have begun careers in the water industry as part of Seqwater’s traineeship program, creating employment opportunities...
CSIRO reappoints Chief Executive for another term
Kim Ho, , Company news, COVID-19, News, People and appointments, Policy, Projects, 0CSIRO’s Board of Directors have reappointed the agency’s current Chief Executive for another three years. Dr Larry Marshall, who...
AusNet launches community consultation on transmission project
Kim Ho, , Asset management, Cables, Community engagement, Company news, Electricity, News, Powerlines, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Sustainability, Wind farms, 0AusNet Services has commenced community consultation on the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project. Described as Victoria’s most critical transmission...
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