Charging up installer knowledge: electric vehicles
With Transport Secretary Grant Shapps indicating that electric vehicle charge points will become a ‘British emblem’ in the coming years and electric vehicle uptake increasing by 71% in the last year, Frank Bertie, Chief Technical Officer at NAPIT Group, discusses the government’s increased policy focus on electric vehicles, and highlights how installers can play a […]
NICEIC’s THE WIRE returns with all-new series
NICEIC has released the details of an all-new series of its hit technical webinar series, THE WIRE. Broadcasting live episodes every fortnight, the series kicks off at 8pm and September 14th and will cover important topics, including the implementation of BS 7671 Amendment 2, carbon monoxide and smoke alarms / BS 5839 part six, an […]
Five things every electrician needs to know before they buy an electric van
With the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel vans looming large over the horizon, you may be wondering if now is the right time to make the switch to electric. Electric vans are more expensive to buy than their diesel counterparts, but they offer significant long-term savings when it comes to fuel, tax, and maintenance […]
JTL launches first apprenticeship academy in partnership with Enerveo
JTL has recently partnered with Enerveo to launch its first apprenticeship academy. The academy will see 20 JTL trainees undertake a six-week traineeship before beginning their apprenticeship with Enerveo. The goal of the traineeship is to equip learners with key skills that will form the foundation of their apprenticeship journeys, as well as educating them […]
2022 electric car sales already higher than the whole of 2020
The latest EV sales data shows that 2022 has already seen more electric cars bought in the first seven months of this year than in the whole of 2020. This data is from New AutoMotive’s Electric Car Count (ECC) – the most up-to-date and comprehensive electric car sales data in the UK. It also shows […]
Smart system instantly approves 10,000 electric car chargers
A new smart portal has proved its worth by fast-tracking more than 10,000 electric car chargers to connect with the electricity network in its first year. Smart Connect, the online portal launched by UK Power Networks, has slashed notification time for installers from 10 days to just a few seconds across London, the South East […]
Shift project makes positive change for customers
The UK’s biggest electricity distributor is opening the way for local residents to join the energy ‘flexibility’ market to help cut the costs of running their electric vehicles (EVs). New ways of smart charging have been successfully tested by UK Power Networks to deliver greener energy at a lower cost for customers who charge their […]
Consumers need not worry about smart charging
By Jordan Brompton, Co-Founder and CMO of myenergi Electric vehicle sales in the UK continue to exceed expectations, with the latest figures from the Climate Change Committee showing them to be tracking above both government and the CCC’s own forecasts. More than 400,000 new EVs will have found a home in the UK by the […]
NAPIT opens low carbon technologies centre of excellence
NAPIT’s new centre of excellence for low carbon technologies, located at its Mansfield headquarters, has opened its doors to learners, including those wishing to upskill in low carbon cutting-edge technologies. Designed to offer a variety of low carbon training, the centre will offer courses on solar PV, heat pumps, energy storage, and electric vehicles. “We […]
Octopus Electric Vehicles helps over 1,500 UK businesses switch staff to electric cars
Octopus Electric Vehicles has hit a milestone of over 1,500 companies joining its salary sacrifice scheme in just over a year since its launch. The salary sacrifice scheme for electric cars provides an all-in-one service for drivers looking to make the switch. It is one of the fastest growing schemes of its kind in the […]