A SIX-WEEK consultation has been launched as MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) propose to reform their scheme which sets the Standards for the installation of low-carbon installations used to produce electricity and heat from renewable sources. MCS has proposed a new, simpler scheme which will provide consistently high-quality outcomes for consumers and improve accessibility for contractors….
Scotland’s leading electrical bodies are celebrating another training boost for the industry after it was confirmed that the next intake of electrical apprentices and adult trainees will again be financially supported. The Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB), Unite the Union and campaigning trade association SELECT had been lobbying for…
A new series of workshops on how calculate circular and carbon metrics for lighting products has been announced by Recolight. The educational event explores the latest guidelines, standards, and legislation, Life Cycle Assessments and associated metrics. The focus is on practical delivery of TM66 and TM65. Delegates will learn: How TM66 and TM65 combine to…
Newly installed zero-emission, smart heating systems could enable millions of small households to slash their carbon emissions. The roll-out of UK Power Networks’ groundbreaking NeatHeat project is seeing new boiler systems trialled in 30 homes across London, the South East and the East of England – offering a low emissions solution for homes which may…
Solar Monkey is launching its award-winning software in the UK, with a mission to boost productivity for solar installers while accelerating the energy transition. The fast-growing firm has appointed a UK Sales Manager, is recruiting more staff to underpin its international growth plan and is stepping up UK marketing of its digital design and quotation…
By Matthew Gibbons, managing director of Plug&Drive, a UK manufacturer and installer of electric vehicle charge points. Electric vehicles (EVs) are rising in popularity, with over 760,000 in the UK alone. As of January 2023, plug-in hybrids and pure EVs make up nearly half (43 per cent) of the entire market share. As the demand…
Travis Perkins is the first builders’ merchants to make shopping online and through its app frictionless with the launch of its Online Trade Counter and new shared access feature. The launch of Travis Perkins Online Trade Counter allows trade account holders to shop quickly and seamlessly for products they buy most at their trade prices…
Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC) is sad to announce the death of its Commercial Manager, Steve Williams. Steve has been a key figure at Wrexham Mineral Cables over the last 16+ years – his death, after a short illness – is an enormous loss to the team and the cabling industry As well as being a…
Simpro, the total business management software platform for commercial and residential trade service businesses, today released the findings of its Voice of the Trades report, which gives authentic insights from trade pros on the pain points of being stuck between the old ways of doing business and the new tech innovations shaping their future and…
The Greener Homes Attitude Tracker finds half of UK households struggling with higher gas and electricity prices – resulting in a drop in the number planning to make sustainable changes in the home The cost of having the work done was by far the greatest barrier to sustainable home improvements, cited by 71 per cent…