Almost 1 in 10 tradespeople expect to do emergency home call outs this Christmas
Almost 1 in 10 tradespeople expect to do emergency home call outs this Christmas
Uncooked turkey and out-of-hours fees may make Christmas day the worst day of the year to have a domestic emergency, but spare a thought for the tradesmen called out to attend, almost one in 10 of whom can expect to be called out to a job on Christmas Day.
PowerBall is a huge success for Electrical Industries Charity
PowerBall is a huge success for Electrical Industries Charity
The Electrical Industries Charity is delighted to announce that PowerBall, the industry’s biggest charity fundraising event of the year, was a massive success raising £207,000 which will be used to support people in the industry when they need help with life’s many challenges.
Commercial buildings can tackle rising energy bills as the mercury falls
Commercial buildings can tackle rising energy bills as the mercury falls
Most commercial buildings experience a spike in running costs at this time of year as temperatures fall and the dark nights close in, despite the fact that nearly all organisations can take steps to reduce their energy consumption and improve their green credentials.
Thorn upgrades Cetus downlight range with LED
Thorn upgrades Cetus downlight range with LED
Thorn’s Cetus range of recessed downlights is now available with LED for an energy efficient low maintenance alternative to compact fluorescent equivalents.
Light efficient design sets University of Nottingham on path to brighter lighting
Light Efficient Design sets University of Nottingham on path to brighter lighting
The University of Nottingham has successfully completed an initial project to replace exterior low pressure sodium (LPS) campus lighting with retrofit LED lamps manufactured and supplied by Light Efficient Design.
Hager rounds off the year with 2,000 #HagerGang members
Hager rounds off the year with 2,000 #HagerGang members
This year has seen electrical manufacturer, Hager UK, re-invent its approach to engaging with electricians and installers by re-launching its social media channel which recently celebrated its 2,000th member in the unique #HagerGang.
Powertecnique wins ‘Made in South East’ award for its Apprenticeship and Training Scheme
Powertecnique wins ‘Made in South East’ award for its Apprenticeship and Training Scheme
Powertecnique is celebrating success as winner of the ‘Made in the South East’ Apprenticeship and Training Scheme Award.
ECA responds to Green Deal Home Improvement fund announcement
ECA responds to Green Deal Home Improvement fund announcement
ECA’s head of energy solutions Bill Wright responds to the news that an additional £30m worth of funding has been made available to consumers under the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF):
ECA responds to Autumn Statement
ECA responds to Autumn Statement
Steve Bratt, ECA Group CEO, comments on the Autumn Statement:
Welcome Lucy LED!
Welcome Lucy LED!
Lucy LED has joined the Recolight team as Bertie Bulb’s new flame (or lamp)! The new mascot represents the more modern and ‘greener’ technology of LED lamps.