We can retrofit our homes to be net zero within a decade
By Nico van der Merwe, VP Home & Distribution at Schneider Electric UK & Ireland Today, we are spending more time at home amid increased home-working. This is leading many of us to re-evaluate our housing conditions: to enjoy more outdoor space or to move to a quieter neighbourhood. We’ve also witnessed a temporary resurgence […]
myenergi appoints Tom Callow as Head of External Affairs
myenergi has announced the appointment of Tom Callow as Head of External Affairs. Joining the business from bp pulse, Tom is widely regarded as a leading voice in the electric vehicles sector. With more than fourteen years’ experience in senior level strategic and operational roles, Tom has worked with some of the world’s largest automotive […]
Morrison Energy Services awarded place on EV charging framework for North of England
Morrison Energy Services has entered a framework agreement with electric vehicle (EV) charging provider Be.EV to help deliver more than 1,000 chargers and four big charging hubs across the North of England. The agreement covers the installation of EV charge points, including site surveys and feasibility studies, civils and electrical design, as well as electrical […]
NAPIT releases new guide to electric vehicle charge point installations
NAPIT’s technical team has produced a new ‘Top 10 Tips’ guide to help those installing electric vehicle charge points avoid commonly overlooked errors. In response to the recent Government funded audit into the installation of Domestic Electric Vehicle charge points (EVCPs) under the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme, NAPIT has created a Top 10 Tips leaflet […]
Joining forces to make electric vehicles accessible to all
More than two thirds of disabled drivers plan to make the switch to an electric vehicle in the next decade, according to the UK’s largest study of disabled drivers. However, many fear they will not be able to charge their EVs at home, with 71% of the 1,000 disabled customers who took part in the […]
Local Elections 2022: ECA calls for better local EV charge point policy
With local elections taking place this Thursday (5 May), ECA is calling on its members, the wider electrotechnical industry and the public to ask their local election candidates how they plan to cater to the massive rise in electric vehicles in the UK. ECA’s Energy and Emerging Technologies Solutions Advisor Luke Osborne shared a short […]
Bureau Veritas bolsters its electrical capabilities in solar and EV charging
Bureau Veritas has appointed two specialist roles to its expansive electrical division as it continues to lead the way in testing, inspection and certification across the UK. Alisdair Macdonald joins the team as Principal Consultant with a wealth of experience in solar power, electrical engineering, and batteries. For the last 20 years Alisdair has worked […]
CTEK expands UK E&F team for EV charging solutions
CTEK has expanded its UK Energy & Facilities (E&F) team to bring local focus and unrivalled expertise to the provision of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions – including training, maintenance, sales, marketing and technical support – for installers, wholesalers and other customers throughout the UK. CTEK has also partnered with West Midlands-based Rotronics Battery Management […]
The rise of the eco-friendly tradesperson
As we move into a more eco-friendly society, tradespeople have had to adapt their services to meet the changing needs of consumers who are wanting to be more sustainable. Recent research carried out by Ultra LEDs found that 57% of UK homeowners want to be more eco-friendly. This has led to tradespeople adapting their services […]
Bureau Veritas urges action as government launches EV strategy
Following the UK Government’s recent launch of its new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, Bureau Veritas, is calling on businesses and the public sector to take action immediately, by engaging with EV installers to get their sites or premises ready for a net zero future. The decarbonisation of the UK transport network is accelerating at a […]