The government launched the eagerly anticipated WEEE consultation on 28 December 2023. A range of measures are proposed within the joint UK Government, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and Northern Ireland Executive consultation. Recolight are pleased to see that the initial policy proposals cover what had been expected. The reform of the WEEE regulations is intended to…
Award winning electrotechnical and construction industry employer with the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical and Education (IfATE) awarded MBE for supporting apprenticeships and technical education A small businesswoman who has had a really big influence on apprenticeships has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honour’s list. Ruth Devine is Managing Director of busy…
Solar panels on the roofs of all new homes will add millions to the cost of housing developments, warns the National Federation of Builders. The trade body is unhappy with a proposal that they could become mandatory under the Future Homes and Building Standards consultation released this week. NFB head of policy and market insight Rico Wojtulewicz said: “They’ve…
Commenting on the Government’s plans to invest £6 billion a year on heat and energy efficiency improvements, Tamsin Lishman, CEO of The Kensa Group said: “Long-term policy certainty is the most critical factor in delivering business investment, and this is particularly true of an emerging sector like ours. Today’s confirmation of how the government will…
Motorists have been urged to fit winter tyres on their vehicles ahead of snow and ice set to hit UK roads. Experts at LeaseVan have told drivers to consider making the switch to winter tyres to ensure their journeys are safer this winter. It comes after the news that drivers are 20 per cent more…
The project, led by 3ti, will demonstrate that EVs plugged in at workplaces, leisure destinations, fleet depots and delivery hubs can help balance peaks in electricity supply and demand Innovative ‘V2X FastHub’ will be based on 3ti’s award-winning Papilio3 pop-up mini solar car park and EV charging hub, which can be rapidly deployed in under…
The prospect of embarking on a career change often evokes feelings of overwhelming uncertainty. So it might be surprising to know that 40 per cent of UK workers are contemplating such a change, primarily driven by the escalating cost of living, according to new data from KPMG. If you are thinking of a career change,…
NICEIC has concluded its popular webinar series THE WIRE for 2023. This 2023 series hit a new record of 100,000 views. Popular topics included; Corrigendum to BS 7671: 2018 + A2, Best practice for consumer unit replacement, and Everything you need to know about SPDs. THE WIRE 2022-2023 NICEIC has concluded its popular webinar series…
National Grid has kicked off the second stage of award-winning EQUINOX project after recruiting over 1000 customers. During the first EQUINOX innovation project trial, almost 400 households provided a total measurable household turndown of 10.8 MWh – the energy needed to make more than 300,000 cups of tea. Heat pump flexibility can help to lower…
The tradespeople of the future are being backed by one of the UK’s leading builders merchants in an exciting colleges partnership. Selco Builders Warehouse has donated thousands of pounds worth of materials to college students carrying out trade and construction courses around the country. Students have also been invited into Selco branches to learn more…