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EDF Heat Pumps is launching its brand-new umbrella scheme HPIN Direct – to make heat pump installation accessible for thousands of installers across the UK on Thursday 4th September 2025. In partnership with Daikin UK, HPIN Direct will remove the financial and administrative barriers for small business heat pump installers across the UK. The UK needs …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 9th September 2025 Following its huge popularity earlier this year, Ideal Heating is relaunching Spin to Win this autumn – continuing to reward installers with instant prizes at trade counter events nationwide as part of the company’s Heat & Greet UK Installer Tour …
Prof Phil Taylor Supergen Energy Networks Hub Conference at University of Bath will flag key role of power networks in integrating renewable energy World-leading energy networks experts will call for renewable power generation facilities to be connected to the UK grid more quickly at a conference in Bath this week. The Supergen Energy Networks Hub …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 8th September 2025 The Excel in London will be home to elementalLONDON between 19th-20th November 2025 where over 4,000 visitors are expected to come together to see the latest innovations in the world of Net Zero. Grant UK will be attending with a …
The KNIPEX UK team members have raised over £1,000 for construction charity Band of Builders, lacing up their boots throughout the month of July for a series of sponsored walks – including a group walk that brought the team together for a shared goal and a picnic-style pit stop along the way. The initiative, driven …
eBay’s Van Conversion of the Year Awards back for its third year as the hunt begins for the most remarkable and innovative DIY transformations Overall winner will take home a cash prize of £10,000, while winners of individual categories will be rewarded with £250 worth of eBay coupons TV presenter and architect George Clarke returns …
CU Phosco, the UK’s longest-established and leading exterior lighting manufacturer, is proud to announce that it has joined DarkSky UK as a Sustaining Member, strengthening its commitment to responsible, low-impact lighting and the protection of the night sky. As part of the partnership, CU Phosco will support DarkSky UK’s work throughout the year and will …
Entrants have to simply buy a road-legal car for under £500 (the cheaper the car, the more fun!) dress it up and hit Northern Europe’s greatest roads and cities for 4 days. Decked out in fancy dress with challenges to complete along the way, the teams not only have loads of fun but raise loads …
The UK’s first Passivhaus certified café, located in Bristol and powered by a STIEBEL ELTRON air source heat pump, sets a benchmark as one of the most sustainable commercial buildings in the country. Estimated to save 1.7 CO2 tonnes a year, the landmark project at Goldfinch Create and Play showcases how renewable technologies can facilitate low …
UK’s first investor-funded ground source heat pump network kickstarts new £100bn clean energy asset class. By 2040, 250,000 homes a year are expected to connect to a network Network installed by Kensa and backed by funds managed by Octopus Energy Generation will provide clean, low-cost heat for 114 new South Wales homes, delivered by Tirion …
UK Power Networks has successfully completed a major £15.6 million infrastructure upgrade at Nelson Street substation, significantly enhancing the resilience and capacity of the electricity network in East London. In partnership with Clancy, the project involved the installation and commissioning of three new 132kV 54-ton transformers and 11kV switchboard, replacing existing equipment with new kit and …
CEF, the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor, has again joined forces with Klein Tools to launch a limited edition five metre tape measure in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. For every unit sold, five pounds will be donated to Macmillan, with a fundraising target of £25,000 to help provide vital services for people living with …
An electricity worker from Kent is competing among the world’s best Helice clay shooting champions this week, at the global championship in Italy. UK Power Networks cable jointer Tom Gridley, 41, from Sutton-at-Hone, near Dartford, qualified for the national team at the 35th World FITASC Championship taking place in Ghedi from September 5 to 7. …
Werner – the UK’s leading brand in ladders and access solutions – is set to return to one of the year’s most anticipated events, Screwfix Live 2025, taking place at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre from September 26–28. Visitors to Stand K2 can expect a hands-on experience with Werner’s cutting-edge range, built for those who …
Rolec and Connekt are embarking on a parallel growth journey, with a joint mission of providing infrastructure to the most underserved sector of the UK electric vehicle charging market – championing EV uptake in the destination charging sector. Thanks to an energising multi-million-pound investment from the GF1 (Growth Fund), Connekt has access to a wealth …
PoGo Charge, the ultra-rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) network, has launched a new campaign offering lower cost EV charging at a selection of sites across the UK. The new Power Up Price Drop campaign will run for 12 weeks between 18 August to 10 November, with reduced tariff prices of £0.65/kWh (lowered from £0.79/kWh) across 12 …
The Electrical Safety Fund is open for applications from 1 September until 12 October A record £1 million will be available to local groups and organisations across the UK Grants can fund anything that fix, protect and prevent – from repair cafes to safer electrical installations Organisations and community groups encouraged to apply for grants …
The Lighting Industry Association (The LIA) is delighted to announce that our Enhance Certificate in Lighting Sales Success has been formally endorsed by the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP), the only body worldwide recognised by government and employers as the professional standard for sales excellence. This endorsement is a significant step for the lighting sector, …
Checkatrade has today announced the launch of TradeMore, a free entry level AI powered job management platform, built specifically for tradespeople. The platform can help trades reduce the time they spend on admin, simplify job management, and give them more time making money on the job. Unlike many existing solutions, TradeMore is available with a …
Grant UK and Bath Rugby have completed the delivery of their Kick The Carbon campaign into primary schools for a second year. Throughout the 2024/25 season, more than 1,200 local school children took part, learning about sustainability and how we can all make changes to be more environmentally friendly. Grant UK’s Kick The Carbon campaign …
As the summer holidays draw to a close, InstaVolt is supporting late-season holidaymakers and business travellers power their EV journeys with ease, thanks to its ever-expanding network of chargers near the UK’s major airports. With over 2,000 chargers across the country, InstaVolt’s network provides convenient access to EV charging, helping drivers manage tight travel schedules …
We are delighted to announce the go-live date of this year’s Electrical Industry Awards – Thursday, October 23. The ceremony will be presented by meteorologist and BBC weather presenter Sarah Keith-Lucas. Watch it at www.electricaltimes.co.uk Tune in from the comfort of your home, office, van, or wherever you may be, to find out the winners …
Volution, Airtech, installation, 2019, Canterbury, Marlon Condensation and mould specialists, Airtech, are offering help to social housing landlords ahead of Awaab’s Law coming into effect on 27 October 2025. The new law was laid out in front of Parliament on 25 June, along with Awaab’s Law: Draft guidance for social landlords. So, Airtech is helping …
Nottingham based Aerocom UK is warning homeowners that they could be being conned into paying thousands for a new fuseboard when a simple, low-cost device could dramatically improve safety in minutes. The company based in Chilwell, says it has seen a growing trend of customers being told to replace plastic consumer units (fuseboards) with metal ones, …