In the News - September 2011
NECA comments on a wide range of issues affecting the electrical and communications contracting industry. NECA represents the best interests of the industry and receives both local, national and international media coverage.
September 2011
1 September 2011 – Newsmaker
Web: Electrical industry disappointed at Victorian Government solar decision
2 September 2011 – Smart Company
Web: Solar energy sector lashes out after Victoria reduces feed-in tariff support
6 September 2011 – Building Product News
Web: Electrical industry body disappointed by Victorian solar decision
6 September 2011 - Surf Coast Times
Article: Solar scheme fairer
6 September 2011 - Bellarine Times
Article: Solar scheme fairer
7 September 2011 - Newsmaker
Web: Electrical industry announces solar inspection service
14 September 2011 - 2UE 1700 News
Summary: NECA warned NSW Labor government about solar dangers
14 September 2011 - Bellingen Courier Sun
Article: Electrical industry announces solar panel inspection service
14 September 2011 - Border Watch Mount Gambier
Article: Rosemary shines in apprentice awards
Electrical Connection - Spring 2011
- A word from the CEO
- A national approach
- Back to school for local sparkies
- Calling on Canberra
- Fixing the solar system
- Further safety inspections needed
- NECA Group Training opens in Queensland
- NECA - One Association One Brand
- NECA Skills Centre
- NECA to stop limitations
- NECA work leads to WA Electricity Regulations changes
- WA member interests supported through appeal of Notice of Completion
- What will a price on carbon mean for our industry
14 September - Newsmaker
Web: Electrical industry calls on government to stop killing solar jobs
15 September 2011 – Building Product News
Web: O’Donnell Griffin wins electrical engineering award in four states
15 September 2011 - ABC Online Perth
Web: Solar panel installers face huge drop in demand
15 September 2011 – Energy Matters
Web: NECA calls on Australian government intervention in solar
15 September 2011 – Green Career
Web: NECA urges solar intervention
15 September 2011 – Eco Business
Web: NECA calls for Australian government intervention on solar
15 September 2011 - Mosman Daily
Article: Top sparky has found his niche
16 September 2011 – Electrical Solutions
Web: NECA calls on government to stop killing solar jobs
16 September 2011 - Warracknabeal Herald
Article: Disappointed about solar decision
17 September 2011 - Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin
Article: Harness sunshine safely
20 September 2011 – in my Community News
Web: Win for bright sparks
20 September 2011 – Cockburn Gazette
Web: Win for bright sparks
Article: Win for bright sparks
20 September 2011 – Fremantle Gazette
Web: Win for bright sparks
Industrial Electrix July-September 2011
An article outlining the work of NECA during Work Health and Safety harmonisation was featured in this edition.
Managing safety in the workplace (Online flip version)
Managing safety in the workplace (PDF)
23 September 2011 - Newsmaker
Web: Best NSW electricians and projects named at annual Excellence Awards
23 September 2011 - Newsmaker
Web: Electricians call for stronger safety regulations as housing stock ages
23 September 2011 - Electrical Solutions
Web: NECA calls for stronger safety regulations as housing stock ages
26 September 2011 - 4BC Radio Brisbane
NECA CEO James Tinslay was invited to speak on the Peter and Mary Morning Show about residual current devices (RCDs) or safety switches and introducing electrical inspections.
26 September 2011 - 4BC Radio Brisbane
Summary: Summary of interview
Web: Old homes at risk
26 September 2011 - Newcastle Herald
Article: Best Bar none
28 September 2011 - Bunyip
Article: Switch to safety call
28 September 2011 - Yass Tribune
Article: Electrical safety
28 September 2011 - Geelong Advertiser
Article: Hot on wiring
30 September 2011 – Electrical Solutions
Web:Project: Communication solution to link Adelaide Zoo with Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary
30 September 2011 - Dalby Herald
Article: Electrical safety is paramount: NECA