By Krishnan Kasiviswanathan, chief operating officer, Innowatts Wholesale electricity price volatility continues to increase as a result and correlated to the unprecedented changes in weather patterns and renewables penetration. Energy traders and regulated utilities are experiencing an increasingly complex challenge in managing their market positions to maintain profitability and attain key performance metrics. One example…
Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has hailed a new report on cash retentions as “a potential game-changer” – and says its recommendations could lead to greater reinvestment in the industry. The campaigning trade body says the in-depth review by the short life working group (SLWG) could bring an end to the practice of withheld…
Leading supplier of electrical products and accessories, ElectricalDirect, has launched a new series of brochures to make it easier for professionals to advise and inspire their customers on the products needed for their projects. The ‘Electrical Edits’ will be introduced periodically with each brochure showcasing a hand-picked collection from its range of over 10,000 stocked…
High-quality zero carbon ready homes using sustainable building methods are among the goals of an industry-wide delivery plan for the next 30 years. Housebuilders, suppliers, regulators, environmental groups and planners as part of the Future Homes task force have produced a roadmap for being net-zero by 2050. Home Builders Federation, HBF, executive chairman Stewart Baseley…
JTL, the leading national training provider for electrical and plumbing & heating apprenticeships, has launched a campaign to encourage school leavers to think ahead and consider an apprenticeship as they await GCSE and A-Level results. Building on the success of JTL’s previous campaigns, ‘Think Again’ and ‘Think Now’, ‘Think Ahead’ includes a short, animated film…
Replacing an LPG boiler with an air source heat pump could save homeowners £1,300 on their heating bills Homeowners could also claim a further £970 per year through the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Rated People has reported a 28 per cent rise in demand for heat pump installations during 2021 Rated People’s Trends Report finds…
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, designed and supplied ventilation for the Middlezoy Rovers FC clubhouse. The Somerset-based project used a mixture of three fans, which were installed by M-Tech (sw) Ltd: Monsoon Zone 1 Silent fans, Monsoon ILF inline centrifugal fans, and Monsoon ACF acoustic inline fan to provide effective ventilation…
Bringing award-winning design to a luxury residential property in West London, Gira, one of the world’s leading full-range suppliers for intelligent building design and management wins ‘Best Application of the Year’ at the KNX UK Awards 2021 → Award winners 2021 Working in collaboration with London-based architectural practice, GK Architects Ltd and leading system integrators,…
This is the major conclusion in a report published today by the House of Lords cross-party Science and Technology Select Committee. The report concludes that actions taken by the Government do not align with its ambition to achieve net zero emissions, nor do they take advantage of opportunities presented by batteries and fuel cells for…
Almost £57,000 of tools were stolen every day in 2020, according to data from the Metropolitan police Tool theft has cost tradesmen in London more than £38 million in the last two years, and £17.5 million in 2020 alone, Metropolitan Police data has revealed. As the construction and trades industries attempt to recover from lockdown…