JTL has named Suffolk-based Thomas Chapman as its Electrical Apprentice of the Year for the East of England region. 

UK Power Networks has unveiled the UK’s first Open Data crowdsourcing page, giving access to operational data, and asking experts to help redefine data sharing culture across the utility industry.  

Tamlite Lighting has made the move to reduce its reliance on plastic, which has saved the equivalent of 10,000kg of waste in just one year, is part of its on-going circular economy strategy.

Talented electrotechnical apprentices are being encouraged to register for this year’s SkillELECTRIC competition, which is open to entries until 2 April 2020. 

The latest quarterly sector-wide Building Engineering Business Survey, sponsored by Scolmore, shows that payment conditions in the industry remain poor, with the majority of public sector work being paid for after more than 30 days.

Last year there were around half a million SMETS2 smart meters installed and almost 12 million SMETS1 meters deployed. A year on, SMETS2 installs have ramped up, according to Cornwall Insight.

Specialist supplier AEI Cables has highlighted the need for the highest quality of cabling for use in sprinkler systems being fitted as part of new fire safety initiatives for high-rise buildings.

Electricity North West has announced its new flexibility requirements, the sixth tender in the firm’s history, which comes on top of the 57MW of tenders already issued.

NAPIT has hosted three CPD seminars in Northern Ireland, covering the latest changes to the Regulations including Amendment 1 to BS 7671 Electrical Vehicle Charging, Surge Protection and Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) coding.

Industry and government must join forces to ensure the workforce has the skills to deliver the infrastructure required for net zero, says a new report published by the ECITB.

The UK government is reportedly set to reverse its moratorium on onshore wind energy, following sustained pressure from business and industry groups including ECA.

Tamlite Lighting is urging businesses to take advantage of the Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) before the scheme closes at the end of March.