Powerstar manufacturer wraps up a successful year
11 December, 2014The manufacturer of the Powerstar range of voltage optimisation systems, EMSc (UK) Ltd, has announced 2014 as one of the most successful years in the company's history, with an increase in turnover of 9% as well as many other achievements.
Thermofilm Envirotouch timer-based switches
10 December, 2014Thermofilm has introduced Envirotouch, a range of timer-based switches that provide simple control of lighting and electrical devices. The four point-of-use models are said to reduce energy usage and thereby cut power bills and greenhouse gas emissions.
TransGrid unveils iDemand energy management system
26 November, 2014TransGrid, the operator of the high-voltage electricity network in NSW, has unveiled its new electricity demand management system iDemand. The research-driven, technological initiative aims to develop methods for managing peak energy demand, thus enabling a more efficient supply of energy to consumers.
US data centre certified by new LEED standards
20 November, 2014A data centre designed by IDC Architects, part of consulting firm CH2M HILL, has been certified as the world's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) facility of its type.
Kaeser EBS series turnkey blower systems
05 November, 2014Kaeser Compressors Australia has launched the EBS series screw blowers. The energy-efficient, quiet and user-friendly turnkey blower systems are suitable for low-pressure applications requiring air flow up to 35.8 m3/min.
Philips 14 W LEDbulb
31 October, 2014Philips has released a 14 W LED light bulb that provides a similar light output to the company's high-wattage incandescent bulbs. The LEDbulb draws only 14 W of energy and produces 1400 lumens - compared to 1180 lumens from a Philips Softone 100 W incandescent bulb - in residential use.
Sydney's LED light program awarded
28 October, 2014The City of Sydney has been recognised for its $7 million program to install new LED street and park lights across its entire city centre, becoming the first city in Australia to do so. The City was awarded for leadership and innovation at this year's Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (NSW) annual awards.
Brightgreen Loomi LED lights
23 October, 2014Brightgreen has launched Loomi Tru-Colour LED lights for everyday illumination. Where regular LEDs illuminate only eight colours, Tru-Colour lights illuminate 14 key colours.
Intelligent LED upgrade for Swire Cold Storage
20 October, 2014With a network of temperature-controlled facilities across Australia, Swire Cold Storage provides logistics services and supply chain solutions to a range of businesses. The company has made energy efficiency a high priority, with a focus on intelligent LED lighting.
Hidden energy savings: how your pumps can save you money - an eBook
15 October, 2014Unseen, and these days often unheard, pumps are at the very heart of most industrial processes. In fact, the huge number of pumps in action worldwide means that pumping systems account for a high percentage of the global energy use. But being ‘out of sight and out of mind’ and usually highly reliable, it is easy to ignore the impact pumps can have on bottom lines.
Hebel PowerFloor subflooring
26 September, 2014Hebel PowerFloor is high-performance, solid, non-load-bearing subflooring that looks and feels like a concrete floor. The product has several benefits over traditional flooring materials, including reduced costs and faster construction (up to 50%); insulation; high fire resistance; and reduced foot fall noise and sound transfer between floors.
Emerald Planet LED troffer
17 September, 2014The Emerald Planet LED troffer offers a minimalist professional look with its white frosted lens and pearl white steel finish.
Building energy intelligence at NICTA
15 September, 2014BuildingIQ was asked to deploy its Predictive Energy Optimization (PEO) model at four of Australian Technology Park’s buildings, beginning with the one occupied by National ICT Australia (NICTA).
Sullair Champion air compressors
04 September, 2014Sullair Australia has relaunched its range of Champion compressors. With good performance in tough conditions, the Champion family - comprising the CSA and the VOC (variable output control) line-ups - ranges from 18 to 250 kW.
Liebherr LH series material handling equipment
01 September, 2014Liebherr has released its LH series material handling equipment. The larger LH material handlers are equipped with the company’s Energy Recovery System, which is a self-contained gas cylinder acting as a third cylinder, recovering energy when the boom moves down and realising the energy when the boom needs to move up.
