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Labour backs 2030 ban on new diesel and petrol vehicles

Labour has joined calls to bring forward the ban on new diesel and petrol vehicles to 2030, following similar statements from the ECA and BP.

Scolmore Group hits out at ‘dishonest’ factory sharing claim

Scolmore has rejected claims that it is sharing factories with a competitor, with its products made in factories exclusive to the brand.

Tesla Megapack used for first time to help balance UK National Grid

The UK only received its first Tesla Megapack installation back in July, but the tech is already being used to balance the National Grid.

New changes proposed to the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations

The IET and BSI have announced some important changes that could be made to the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations.

ECA launches Learning Zone webinar series

The Electrical Contractors Association has announced a new Learning Zone initiative, which is designed to educate and inform ECA members.

EDF Renewables welcomes eight new apprentices

EDF Renewables has announced that it has taken on a group of eight apprentices for a three year course to become wind turbine technicians.

CICV warns construction workers against Covid-19 complacency

The CICV Forum is urging those in the industry to remain Covid-19 smart both in and out of work, as cases of Covid-19 begin rising again.

National Grid increasingly turns to batteries for grid balancing, up 149%

The National Grid is increasingly opting to use battery energy storage to balance the UK’s energy system, according to Cornwall Insight.

BP joins ECA’s call to bring petrol, diesel vehicle ban forward to 2030

BP is pushing for the UK Government to bring forward the ban on petrol and diesel vehicles to 2030, effectively voting against its own interests.

UK could risk its net zero goal due to lack of low carbon experts

The lack of workers with the skill to install low carbon technologies could put the UK’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050 at risk.

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