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Warm Homes Plan faces criticism over lack of electrotechnical voice on workforce taskforce

The ECA has urged the Government to rethink how it plans to staff the UK’s home electrification drive, as outlined by the Warm Homes Plan.

ECA signals warning ahead of Welsh elections

The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has called on the next Welsh Government to overhaul apprenticeship support. 

ECA celebrates 125th anniversary with extensive programme of activities

The Electrical Contractors’ Association has set out a year of national and regional activity to mark its 125th anniversary.

ECA cautiously gives backing to UK Gov’s Clean Energy Jobs Plan

The Electrical Contractors Association has cautiously welcomed the UK Government’s proposed Clean Energy Jobs Plan.

Welsh Gov receives ECA backing for green skills plan

The Welsh Government has published recommendations from its green skills review, with the plan receiving the backing of the ECA. 

Alliance launched in Cheshire to tackle local electrical skills gaps

A new regional alliance has been launched in Cheshire and Warrington to coordinate action on electrical skills, training and careers.

Ruth Devine MBE takes the helm as ECA’s 112th President

Ruth Devine MBE has been appointed the 112th President of the ECA, becoming only the second woman to hold the post in its 124-year history.

A shortage of electricians could derail the UK’s net zero ambitions

Without urgent action to train and retain skilled electricians, Britain’s decarbonisation goals may slip beyond reach.

Electrical firms anticipate project delays and cash flow pressure in 2025

A majority of electrotechnical and engineering services businesses in the UK are preparing for potential project delays next year.

Skills shortage continues to plague building engineering sector

There is a continuing skills gap within the building engineering sector, according to the latest quarterly Building Engineering Business Survey.

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