The new edition of the Australian/New Zealand Standard for Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000:2007) was released in November 2007 and revised by Amendment 1 in July 2009.

A Frequently Asked Questions and answers document has also been developed to explain some of the issues which have been raised by users of the Standard.

Produced by the joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand Committee EL-001, the revised edition expands on issues relating to electrical installations, improves safeguards and, addresses the needs and expectations of stakeholders.

The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, today announced adjustments to the Solar Credits arrangements in light of continued strong growth in the industry, the impact of this on electricity prices, and the impact of the Solar Credits support on demand for other clean energy technologies such as solar hot water heaters.

Currently the market for STC’s (Small-scale Technology Certificates) is experiencing pressure due to the change in the STC multiplier that comes into effect from the end of June 2011.This combined with State Government change has led to a spike in demand for installations that has in turn brought about an excess of STC’s being created.

Are you ready for new BCA lighting rule changes? The Building Code of Australia is changing for lighting requirements in residential constructions.

Please take note of the pending changes to wiring regulations and also opportunities for contractors to make comments on the regulations.

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