With the Warm Homes Plan aiming to combat fuel poverty and make homes across the UK more energy-efficient, local authorities and housing associations are being urged to look into the capabilities of smart heating circulation. The callout comes from Wilo, the efficiency-first pump manufacturer. With winter upon the UK, many people are facing the dilemma…
86 per cent of tradespeople say their ability to spend time with friends and family will be impacted by work this festive season More than a quarter will be unable to see their loved ones Clients putting added pressure to complete jobs ahead of Christmas is the top reason for working overtime Work demands will…
UK Power Networks is slashing customer wait times for formal quotes on high voltage connections, to just a few minutes with launch of new digital platform. HV (high voltage) Auto Quote will slash lead-in times for commercial customers like house builders and developers, plus EV hub installers, who want to connect to the local electricity…
Elta has gone above and beyond to provide peace of mind for specifiers of explosion proof equipment, following its attainment of the IECEx Certification. IECEx is the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) certification program for equipment and services used in explosive atmospheres. A globally recognised standard, it ensures that products and services comply with the highest…
InstaVolt, the UK’s leading ultra-rapid EV charging network, has launched its first ultra-rapid charging site in the Republic of Ireland, highlighting the expanding appeal of electric vehicles across Europe. As EV adoption reaches record highs – with one in four cars sold in the UK last month being electric – this milestone highlights InstaVolt’s pivotal…
MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for renewable energy technologies, has launched its new Heat Load Calculator tool for certified installers The new online tool will help MCS certified low-carbon heating installers complete a BS EN 12831-1: 2017 compliant heat load calculation, as required in the Heat Pump Design Standard (MIS 3005-D) and…
A £2.9 million investment has upgraded power supplies at an electricity substation near Canterbury, benefiting thousands of residents. UK Power Networks, which distributes electricity across Kent, has commissioned two new 41-tonne electricity transformers at Wingham. The project is part of the £800 million investment programme UK Power Networks is delivering this year to keep power…
British tradespeople are facing a late payment crisis this Christmas as research from Ford Pro reveals they’re paid on average 35 days late and are currently owed £3,942 each One in five UK tradespeople are relying on payday loans to pay their household bills, and the same amount are worried about supporting their family heading…
Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, has scooped the Commercial Ventilation Product of the Year Award at this year’s prestigious Energy Saving Awards. The company won the award for its new NVHRe, Natural Ventilation with Heat Recycling and Heat Recovery (NVHRe), which is its latest addition to its award-winning…
On 12th December, businesses across the UK will take a moment to observe the National Workplace Day of Remembrance; the only initiative in the UK dedicated to those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness while at work. Since its launch in 2019, the day has become an essential opportunity for employers and…