Industry bodies urge caution on plug-in solar panels
Leading electrical industry bodies, including the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), are warning that plug-in solar PV units should not be widely introduced until robust safety, regulatory, and technical frameworks are established to protect consumers and the electricity network. The ECA, Electrical Safety First (ESF), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), NICEIC, and SELECT have issued […]
ECA welcomes Boiler Upgrade Scheme expansion
Following the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s announcement that eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) will be expanded to include electric heating solutions, the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) is asking its members for feedback on the future role of alternative clean heating solutions. ECA has long advocated for broadening the low-carbon technologies […]
New guide helping councils accelerate EV chargepoint rollout
Local authorities across England can now speed up their electric vehicle (EV) charging programmes with a new guide that highlights how evidence-based planning tools improve funding success. Councils using ChargePoint Navigator, a digital planning tool developed by distribution network operator UK Power Networks’ Distribution System Operator (DSO), achieved a 100% first-time success rate in Local […]
Octopus EV surges past £2bn in electric car funding
Octopus Electric Vehicles (Octopus EV), a UK provider of electric vehicle leasing and salary sacrifice schemes, has extended and upsized its funding line from global banks to get more electric vehicles on roads, bringing its total EV funding to £2 billion. The deal allows Octopus to supercharge its EV fleet, pushing it from 40,000 cars […]
ECA holds parliamentary roundtable to drive UK electrification
On 23 October 2025, the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) hosted a parliamentary roundtable in the House of Commons, bringing together ECA Members, MPs, senior civil servants, policy influencers, manufacturers, and the wider clean energy industry to discuss how together we can successfully deliver the UK’s electrification transition. In May this year, ECA launched the Blueprint […]
RAW Charging opens new ultra-rapid EV hub in Dagenham
Electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint operator RAW Charging has opened its latest and largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub at Merrielands Retail Park in Dagenham, in partnership with Aviva Investors. The new eight-bay facility, located at Merrielands Crescent, features six bays offering up to 150 kW DC charging and two bays delivering up to 300 kW DC. […]
Simpson & Partners to expand EV charger installer network
British EV charger brand Simpson & Partners is looking to expand its Trusted Installer Network, introducing new tools, content, and commercial opportunities to help independent installers grow their businesses. The enhanced programme includes a dedicated Installer Portal for quoting, ordering, and approvals, alongside a new ‘Trusted Installer’ accreditation badge and ready-to-post social media packs to […]
Grant UK launches updated Aerona³ heat pump training
Grant UK, a British manufacturer of heating systems, has expanded its eLearning Academy with a new, on-demand training course for heating engineers and installers. The updated Aerona³ ASHP Installer course provides the latest information on the Aerona³ R32 air source heat pump range, featuring new interactive elements to enhance learning and engagement. Launched in 2020, […]
Who’s Who – Sync Energy: Charged-up sustainability every day
As the UK transitions to a cleaner, smarter energy future, Sync Energy has quickly established itself as a brand at the forefront of EV charging and renewable energy integration. With growing charging solutions, complemented by its intelligent home energy management system, Sync Energy is helping households and businesses take control of their energy usage while […]
UK heat pump training surges despite barriers to upskilling
New research has shown how heating installers and plumbers across the UK are stepping up to meet the demand for low-carbon heating, but also how regional disparities remain. Across the UK, 58% of professionals have already trained or upskilled in heat pumps, with a further 34% planning to do so within the next 12 months. […]