Households are leading the way towards an affordable and clean energy future across the Midlands, South West and South Wales, according to recently released figures from National Grid’s Distribution System Operator (DSO). Figures from the DSO reveal that every dispatched flexibility service in 2025 has been zero carbon, with most coming from low carbon technologies…
Annual Electrical Product Safety Conference brought together manufacturers, retailers, safety advocates, as well as government and enforcement bodies Government minister delivers keynote speech focused on the changing regulatory landscape and how to keep consumers safe Devil will be in the detail when it comes to the Product Regulation Metrology Act, charity says With a theme…
Prefect Controls, a leader in building services control and performance monitoring, is proud to announce that its Irus+ControlSensor has been awarded Commercial Product of the Year at the prestigious Electrical Industry Awards. The system is designed specifically for multi-occupancy properties such as student accommodation and hotels. The judges commented. “Prefect Control’s Irus empowers building owners and…
The majority of tradespeople prefer their cup of tea to be a golden shade of brown according to a poll by one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, Toolstation. Researchers used a 16-point scale featuring a range of different tea strengths from milky white to almost black. Of the 1,000…
November is Men’s Health Month, and the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) want to shine a light on the unique challenges that men face in health and well-being. November’s Wellbeing Talk takes place on Wednesday, 5 November and is presented by Prostate Cymru, a leading prostate health charity. In this talk, we encourage open conversations, and…
The Electrical Industry Awards 2025, presented by Electrical Times and W&ED, once again shone a spotlight on excellence, innovation and achievement across the UK’s electrical sector. At 12 noon today (Thursday, October 23), the finalists and winners of this year’s Electrical Industry Awards were announced at a virtual ceremony, presented by meteorologist and BBC weather…
The Tools to Talk offers tailored resources to help NICEIC-certified businesses support their teams’ mental health. Delivered in collaboration with the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) to expand sector-wide support. NICEIC contributes £10,000 to help EIC continue providing vital mental health services. NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification body for the electrical industry, has partnered with the…
As global electricity demand surges — projected to rise 75% by 2050 — businesses worldwide face mounting pressure on grid infrastructure, rising energy costs, and the challenge of maintaining reliable power supply. Yet, for many businesses, the upfront costs and complexity of battery storage have kept this solution out of reach. A new whitepaper from ABB…
The Government’s new Clean Energy Jobs Plan is a welcome development in supporting the clean energy manufacturing supply chain to recruit the workforce it needs to scale up, increase investment and develop our industry to deliver real benefits to workers, society and the environment. That is the reaction of BEAMA, the UK’s trade association for…
TRILUX Lighting, a leading provider of technical lighting solutions, has donated over 50 luminaires to the Be the Change Youth Project, an award-winning youth organisation based in Bolton. The luminaires have been installed in the charity’s new premises, ranging from exterior lighting to reception areas, counselling rooms, and general spaces. The Be the Change Youth…