The conversation around electric vehicles keeps coming up around dining tables and boardrooms alike, as Governments continue to move forward with their net zero emission targets, globally, driving demand for electric vehicles and the necessary charging infrastructure. Across Australia there has been an increase in public charging stations from 1,614 sites in 2021 to 2,392…

Three weeks ago the Albanese Government released the 2022-23 budget and decarbonisation of Australian fleets and investment into electric vehicles and charging infrastructure were one of the key areas that were addressed. We sat down to understand what this means and how it will impact electric vehicles and charging infrastructure over the next twelve months.…

Australian Growth Company Awards (AGCA) celebrate excellence and recognise companies who have demonstrated high rates of sustainable growth, innovation, integrity, and contribution to the communities they work in since 2012. AGCA has recently announced IPD Group as a finalist for two key awards in 2022 – Business Services Growth Company of the Year and IPO…

IPD Group Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of Gemtek Group Pty Ltd. This acquisition provides IPD with a complete, end-to-end solution in the fast-growing electric vehicle charger market – from design through to installation and commissioning. Gemtek Group Pty Ltd, is a provider of end-to-end solutions to the electric vehicle charger market in…

Strong growth is projected for the energy and resources sector in 2022, as projects announced during 2021 enter the feasibility and committed stages, and additionally a predicted strong sector will see job growth throughout the industry, maintaining a positive outlook for the new year. The major projects report released in October 2021 by the Department…

Electric vehicles have been around longer than many realise. As popularity for electric vehicles continues to grow globally, the concerns around them have declined, and more electric vehicle models continue to enter the market. The history of electric vehicles The first electric motor was built in 1740’s, pathing the way for the electric car to…

The New South Wales Government has recently launched a 20-year blueprint outlining the strategy for Water and the plans for future infrastructure projects, to support the delivery of sustainable water resources across the state. Throughout time we have seen increased pressure on water management systems from varying elements including changing climate, population growth, industry needs,…

Energy efficiency has become a conversational piece across households and businesses throughout Australia over the past few decades, as concerns around energy consumption and climate change continue to rise. Recently, we have seen changes made to the National Construction Code (NCC), a push for commercial and industrial businesses to become more sustainable, and the Federal…

Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) is a national peak employer organisation representing traditional, innovative, and emerging industry sectors including energy, waste, building and construction. The purpose of the Ai Group is to create a better Australia by empowering industry success and represents the interests of more than 60,000 businesses across Australia, empowering these industry sectors…