News

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AGM Deferred!

Due to unforseen circumstances, it has become necessary to defer the planned EDAA AGM from 3^rd June to a future date within 4/5 weeks.

Sorry about this inconvenience - the venue will remain the same - the West End Club, late afternoon to evening.

A further notice will be out when a date is decided.

It will be very helpful if you could have a look at your forward planner and let John McNaughton know... read more

1. More inspectors in the field

Now that the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 is in full force an increasing number of WELS inspectors are out in the field checking compliance with the Act.

They are visiting retailers in all states and territories to ensure that products are being correctly labelled prior to supply to consumers.

WELS inspectors have significant monitoring and investigation powers. They are able to enter public... read more

Lighting Training Courses

EDAA Retail Domestic Lighting Course

EDAA's very active Lighting Panel detected a need for a course to inform retail sales staff about the changes in lighting regulation with regards to energy efficiency and electrical safety.

The first course was held one morning over 4 weeks during June and July 2008. It was facilitated by Suzanne Flynn of "Luminaires by Design 'n' Style" and was attended by 13 people from Ideal... read more

EDAA assist Queensland Government with fire safety

EDAA and the Office of Fair Trading are partnering in a consumer awareness safety campaign to remove old style bar heaters from Queensland homes.

Since July 2002, Queensland Fire Services have been called out to 443 structural fires caused by heating systems, amounting to nearly $9.5 million in property loss

The campaign will be heavily advertised by the Queensland Government over the coming winter months, in the media and at key venues including schools... read more

MEPs Update

The Federal Government is currently reviewing all MEPS and investigating new opportunities.

A workplan outlining initiatives is available from our Publication page.

MEPS currently applies to new products entering the market.

The intent of MEPS is to reduce annual energy consumption and subsequent emissions.

Targeted projections are:

Industry Warrants Service Technicians

The Energy Development Association of Australia (EDAA) and the Appliance Industry Association (AIA) are concerned a shortage of qualified service agents is affecting the industry's ability to satisfy service warranties.

The EDAA and the AIA met recently to discuss this increasing, industry related issue that could lead to Australia becoming a 'throw away' society of larger electrical appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners.

The biggest... read more

Australia hosts International Standby Power Conference

The Australian Government, in conjunction with the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation and the International Energy Agency is hosting a free International Conference on Standby Power in Canberra on 6-7 November 2006.

Industry leaders will outline why reducing standby power is so important to the industry and how a common international approach is the most cost effective mechanism to deliver the reductions sought by governments.

A national discussion... read more

EDAA surges for success

The Energy Development Association of Australia (EDAA) is surging ahead in its mission to provide support and leadership to members across the industry.

In January, EDAA successfully lobbied the Electrical Safety Office (ESO) regarding the influx of cheap, imported and non-compliant products.

The ESO has since commenced random visits to stores and warehouses across Queensland searching for unsafe appliances. These searches have resulted in the apprehension of a volume of... read more

Oven Door Safety Standards

As prescribed electrical equipment, domestic ovens require a certificate of approval prior to sale in Queensland.

Ovens are required to comply with AS/NZS3350.2.6 or AS/NZS 60335.2.6, a standard that addresses temperatures, mechanical strength and stability of door when open (for free standing ranges).

Currently, oven door temperatures cannot exceed certain temperature limits. If they do exceed those limits but are within 20 degrees then doors must carry a specific warning... read more