ABB will this year integrate its innovative ABB Ability™ OPTIMAX® energy management software solution into the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, helping to maximize the energy efficiency of the racing series’ at-track operations. Season 9 of the all-electric racing series, of which ABB is official charging partner, begins this weekend in Mexico City, where…
With the transition to electrification continuing at pace and solar PV installations soaring, eco-smart home tech manufacturer myenergi is warning motorists that failing to fit solar-compatible EV chargers on homes that have or could have solar panels in the future is a false economy – and it could cost them around £1,000 to replace with…
Research by Toolstation reveals the security measures Brits should follow to help prevent burglaries A quarter (25 per cent) of Brits do not feel confident leaving their homes empty for an extended period time The crime rate of burglaries increases by 17 per cent during the winter months in the UK (December, January, February) An…
Entire fleet of 130 vehicles will be green by end of 2023 subject to availability from car manufacturers DM Hall, one of Scotland’s largest independent firms of Chartered Surveyors, has made over two thirds of its substantial car fleet all electric (EV) or hybrid (PHEV). Of its 130-strong car fleet, used principally to convey…
The lack of mandatory qualifications for heat pump installations not covered by the Boiler Upgrade Scheme has reignited the fuel behind the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE)’s crusade for a focus on quality. Under the scheme, which enables homeowners to apply for a grant to partially cover the cost of replacing fossil…
NG Bailey has become one of just ten UK construction and engineering companies to have a science-based target to tackle greenhouse gas emissions approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The UK’s largest independent engineering and services business has had a 1.5°C near term and net zero commitment target approved. NG Bailey has committed to reduce…
BSIF CEO Alan Murray explains why 2023 will see a greater focus on product safety, including increased scrutiny on the safety and compliance of goods sold by third-party sellers on online marketplaces. The UK has always had a reputation for stringent product safety standards but with constant innovation and the rise of e-commerce many markets have…
Once again, the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor CEF has upgraded its customer experience, moving to new, larger premises in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire on Monday 19th December. The new Melton Mowbray branch, located in Snow Hill, offers a whopping extra 60 per cent storage space, compared to the previous location, meaning customers will be able…
-THOUSANDS OF PRODUCTS INCLUDED- Toolstation has unveiled its biggest ever sale for tradespeople and DIYers to help them secure the best possible prices for trade-quality products. It means customers will get access to thousands of products on sale through its app, in stores and online, and it will run until the 15th January. Stand-out offers…
NICEIC has made a charitable donation of over £10,000 to the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC). The sizeable sum, confirmed just in time for Christmas, was raised through several activities, including NICEIC quiz nights and the company’s customer satisfaction survey. “We are delighted to have been able to provide this much-needed support to such a worthy…