myenergi launches zappi GLO EV charger
British smart home energy technology manufacturer myenergi has unveiled its next-generation zappi GLO EV charger. The 7kW compact, plug-and-go device has been designed with the future in mind. Featuring eco-smart functionality, including out-of-the-box energy tariff integration, bundled scheduling, and automated solar compatibility, the screenless, buttonless single-phase device intends to offer simple, integrated charging control. Controlled […]
Grant Aerona heat pumps awarded ECO4 45% uplift
Through the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) Scheme, installers who fit a Grant Aerona or Aerona 290 air source heat pump with an Aerona Smart Controller, which have been recognised as an ECO4 Substantial Innovation Measure by OFGEM, can now access a 45% innovation measure uplift. Through the Government’s ECO4 Scheme, funding is provided to eligible […]
New heat pump technology from Hewer
Hewer, a family-run heating, mechanical, electrical, and renewable energy business, has launched Heat Saviour, a technology that aims to simplify heat pump installations and maintenance. As part of its Net Zero plan, the Government aims to install 600,000 heat pumps annually by 2028, with gas boilers banned in new homes from 2027. Yet, according to […]
Ansell Lighting launches S18 catalogue
Leading lighting designer and manufacturer, Ansell Lighting, has unveiled its S18 product catalogue, showcasing a host of new lighting innovations, customer services, and expanded support tools for electrical wholesalers and contractors. Key highlights of S18 include nine new product innovations and 212 new SKUs. Featured product launches include: · Tornado EVO: A relaunch of one […]
Product of the month: Rointe launches world’s first inverter for home heating
Artificial intelligence has made a bold entrance into the climate control sector, promising more efficient and comfortable homes. But beyond AI, other key factors define truly innovative solutions: responsiveness, real energy savings and seamless integration into daily life. While other brands continue selling 20th-century technology, Rointe has just set the new standard. The company’s electric […]
Time to upgrade your toolkit?
Even the most experienced electricians can fall into the habit of relying on the same old tools, but today’s cutting, gripping and stripping gear is evolving fast. Jason Cunningham, Product and Technical Support at KNIPEX, explores what to look for when upgrading your toolkit. You know your tools. After years on site, cutting cable, gripping […]
ECN June issue out now!
The June issue of ECN is OUT NOW and packed with insights and information on the topics you care about. Read the issue here. From the Editor Hello and welcome to the June issue of ECN. This one’s a little bittersweet for me, as it’s my last issue as Editor, as I’m moving on to […]
New data suggests heat pumps are winning over customers
Octopus Energy, one of the UK’s largest heat pump installers, has today revealed data showing their customers prefer heat pumps to their old gas boilers. This data comes from the company’s own survey of 1,700 Octopus Energy heat pump customers, with polling undertaken from September 2023 to May 2025. Among those surveyed, 94% said their […]
Energetics completes low-carbon heat network for Cruden Homes
Energetics, part of the Last Mile group of multi-utility infrastructure companies, has announced it has completed and energised a low-carbon ground source heat network at a residential development in Barnton, near Edinburgh. The Avenue, Barnton, consists of 48 luxury homes designed for retirement living. Cruden Homes, the developer, received a NextGeneration Project Gold award in […]
New Ovia catalogue showcases innovative lighting solutions
Ovia, a lighting brand that is part of the Scolmore Group of companies, has launched Issue 6 of its lighting catalogue. The new catalogue introduces a range of approximately 930 product lines, catering to diverse sectors including domestic, commercial, industrial, utility, amenity, emergency lighting, and flood lighting. Issue 6 introduces several new additions to the […]