The UK’s consumer connected product security regime comes into effect three weeks today, 29 April 2024. The law will impact consumer products connected to the internet, such as smartphones, printers, speakers, fridges, doorbells: the list goes on. The law imposes obligations on manufacturers, importers and distributors (such as retailers), no matter their location, if their product […]
In a move to propel the Electric Vehicle (EV) transition within the UK, the Department for Transport has announced new measures to accelerate the installation of EV infrastructure following the announcement in December to install 30,000 new charge points. This will be done through offering grants to public schools, nurseries, and local authorities. With that […]
As the UK continues to lead the way in energy storage investment, NICEIC is encouraging electricians to start upskilling to prepare for growing demand and, in turn, help play a lead role in the clean energy transition. Amid rising energy prices and a sense of growing eco-responsibility, recent years have seen an unprecedented increase in […]
Tamlite Lighting, one of the UK’s biggest independent lighting manufacturers, has welcomed the British Council for Offices (BCO’s) new research agenda for sustainable offices which highlights the importance of efficient lighting. The BCO has published its new research agenda in a 58-page working document that sets out a vision for the office as a sustainable […]
Apprentice electricians, Lucas Whelan, Lewis Finch, Ewan McGibbon and Archie Small have secured a place in the semi-final of Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2024. This year’s national final will be held in May where one winner will be crowned Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2024 and receive a career-boosting trade bundle worth £10,000. Aspiring electricians; Lucas Whelan from […]
Click here to read: EW – April 2024 Sales of used electric cars increased by almost 91% last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), showing a clear consumer demand for more sustainable mobility options. In order to support this demand, it is essential that the right infrastructure is in place. […]
Evec, a leading provider of EV chargers and solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Voltimum, the leading online community for the electrical industry. Under this partnership, evec will leverage Voltimum’s platform to connect with a wider audience of electricians, contractors, and other professionals in the electrical industry to educate and inspire those in the […]
Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Hy Stor Energy, a company pioneering carbon-free renewable hydrogen production and long-duration storage at scale, have announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support the development of Hy Stor Energy’s Mississippi Clean Hydrogen Hub (MCHH) and its broader […]
Cables leader AEI Cables is highlighting the need for the supply chain to be aware of the various pieces of legislation and guidance in the selection of cables to help make Britan’s buildings safer. The systems powered by these cables – including smoke and heat extraction systems – assist fire services in firefighting and a […]
BEAMA, alongside several other trade bodies, has written to Michael Gove MP, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities, to seek ministerial intervention on key areas of the Future Homes Standards (FHS) and Home Energy Model (HEM) consultations. This step follows a series of conversations with the Department for Levelling Up & […]
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