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ETU on the Union Show

Tonight's Union Show features an all-ETU lineup of stories. The program will include the following segments:

  • The Electrical Trades Union is a leader in its field of Championing green technology. Dean Mighell speaks with The Union Show about the state of the solar industry in Australia, Using the successful uptake of solar power generation in Germany as a guide for both investment and job creation, what kind of model can we adapt to ensure a profitable green future for Australia.
  • The Global Green Electricians program was born out of a need to keep ETU electricians abreast of changing technologies and give them a competitive edge in the market place. GGE Project Manager Ian Levell tells us how their training will create a new generation of sparkies.
  • Global Green Electrician Wes Shields shows us how a house energy audit is done and how the audit can save householders while reducing home carbon emissions for a greener Melbourne. 
The Union Show screens on Channel 31 (UHF) at 10pm every Wednesday night. 
 
We will also bring you highlights from tonight's program on our website in the coming days.

 

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