90 per cent of van owners say they would consider an electric van when it comes to choosing a new vehicle for their business. A new study by com reveals a promising future for electric vans. Small business owners are now favouring an electric shift, thanks to their environmental credentials and lower running costs. However,…
– Over 9 million vehicles fail their MOT each year – A quarter of all MOT defects are from faulty Lights and electrical equipment Faulty electrical equipment accounts for the majority of defects found during MOT tests, according to new research. The research, conducted by Vansdirect, looked at the…
Champ Boxing Academy, run by former International Boxing Champion James Chisholm, received major enhancements to its activity and changing room areas across the 10-day VIY project Social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) recently joined forces with trade and DIY retailer Toolstation, painting and decorating merchant Dulux and Essex Police for its latest renovation project, transforming…
UK Power Networks has completed work to move high-voltage underground cables to make way for the Silvertown Tunnel. The tunnel that passes beneath the River Thames connects Silvertown and the Greenwich Peninsula, easing congestion from the nearby Blackwall Tunnel, improving air quality and allowing better cross-river public transport. UK Power Networks worked on two cable…
British ground source heat pump specialists Kensa have completed a month-long charity challenge in support of National Energy Action, smashing their target and raising thousands to help households struggling with fuel poverty. Throughout February, Kensa employees across the UK took part in a collective movement challenge to raise awareness and funds for fuel poverty charity…
Full range of clean heat solutions could unlock 10GW of network flexibility, doubling current Government assumptions (4GW) CCC’s 7th carbon budget estimates flexibility requirement from all thermal energy storage systems will be 9.3GW by 2030 Increased network flexibility would help drive down energy costs, accelerate decarbonisation, and boost economic growth Opportunity from flexible thermal storage is…
It’s always the same for many tradespeople. As the financial year winds down, many hard-working professionals across the UK find themselves once again scrambling to get their paperwork in order. Whether it’s hunting for misplaced receipts, trying to tally up income, or figuring out who still owes what, April can often bring a tidal wave…
Prestigious award open to entries from individuals and organisations Previous winners include the SafeBatt Project which provides crucial contributions to lithium-ion battery safety and a safety device that turns kitchen hobs off when left unattended Deadline for submission is Friday 29 August Consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First is pleased to announce that entries are…
An electrical student from South Hampshire College Group has won the national Sparks Learner of the Year competition, held in Birmingham, taking home a £2000 cash prize and an assortment of cutting-edge industry equipment. Frankie McAll, a 20-year-old electrical apprentice at Eastleigh College, part of South Hampshire College Group, emerged victorious from eight competitors in…
Nominations are now open for the 50th ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year award. In this golden anniversary year, ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) and Edmundson Electrical recognises exceptionally talented apprentices from ECA Member businesses. Apprentices are important role models in the construction industry by encouraging others to make electrical engineering a career through apprenticeship schemes….