ELECSA News

ECA and ESC Announce Major Partnership (19/11/2012)

Summary: In a move which will bring the electrical contracting industry together as never before, the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) and the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) have today announced the creation of the Electrical Safety Register.
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A Tribute to Ian Marsh (01/11/2012)

Summary: The Electrical Industry has paid tribute to Ian Marsh, the technical manager for ELECSA who recently passed away after a long illness. He was 49.
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The ABC (and not forgetting P) of Building Regulations (31/10/2012)

Summary: The ECA’s Richard Giddings and Giuliano Digilio summarise the sign-off process of electrical work in dwellings required under Part P, and outline the other associated building regulation issues that contractors need to be mindful of.
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Not RIP for PIRs - But How Do We Complete the New EICRs? (31/08/2012)

Summary: Getting some wires crossed is maybe the best description for the 2012 Amendment 1 to BS7671 2008, the IET Wiring Regulations 17th edition.
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If You Can't Stand the Heat... (31/07/2012)

Summary: Fire kills - so what should electrical contractors be doing to make sure your customers’ installations are safe? Giuliano Digilio, the ECA’s Head of Technical Services gives his assessment.
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Fatality Sends Shocks Through the Installer Community (18/05/2012)

Summary: ECA and ELECSA warns electricians to follow correct procedures after unearthing catalogue of failings.
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Cutting the Carbs (02/04/2012)

Summary: A combination of factors including the muddle over the Feed In Tariff for solar PV, delays over the domestic RHI and confusion over the Green Deal have strained our fledgling relationship with renewable technology.  But there are other renewable technologies available that are proving their committment. 
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Part P Still Playing its Part (24/02/2012)

Summary: As the Government is set to overhaul England’s Building Regulations, Chris Beedel, Certification Director for ECA, explores the proposals surrounding Part P from the Department for Communities and Local Government.
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Cloudy Outlook with Sunny Spells? (21/12/2011)

Summary: ELECSA comment on Government’s FIT fiasco and the RHI delay.
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Pumped! How Heat Pumps Deliver Free Energy and Increase Business (05/12/2011)

Summary: Heat pumps are set to become the fastest growing renewable technology. In this seminar at EcoBuild on Wednesday 21st March, in the Installer Connect seminar room, Griff Thomas from ECA Certification will explain all you need to know about heat pumps and how to make the most of the business opportunities they present.
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Lean and FIT Avoids Boom and Bust (31/10/2011)

Summary: Griff Thomas, Technical Manager for Renewables, suggests that the change in the tariff
makes long-term sustainable sense for installers.
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Better to Get it Right than Get it Right Now (03/10/2011)

Summary: ELECSA, the certification arm of the ECA has responded to news of the delays to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) by arguing: it is better to be late than never.
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Not RIP for PIRs (26/09/2011)

Summary: ELECSA advises contractors to wait for definitive coding for new Electrical Installation Condition Reports.
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Playing the Part (05/09/2011)

Summary: Chris Beedel, ECA certification director prepares for the Government’s Review of
Part P and calls for plain English and ‘more teeth’.
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Eco Summer Heatwave is Good News for Contractors (28/07/2011)

Summary: Contractors should be gearing up for a summer heat wave as householders take advantage of the surprise Government incentive to install eco heat technology in their homes.
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Saved in the 'Nick' of Time (28/07/2011)

Summary: Quick-thinking ELECSA member recognised as one of Britain’s top tradesmen.
ELECSA member Nick Blakeley has officially become one Britain’s top tradesman after his attention to health and safety was recognised in national award.
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Keeping FiT (14/07/2011)

Summary: Feed In Tariff Review does not take the shine off small scale domestic installations, says ELECSA.
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Which! Report: An Opportunity for Contractors to Shine (14/07/2011)

Summary: Solar PV is a vital business opportunity, says ELECSA.
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Not Getting Our Wires Crossed (04/07/2011)

Summary: Electrical contractors are in danger of getting their wires crossed because of the confusion and contradictory information surrounding Amendment No. 1 of BS7671:2008 requirements for electrical installations (17th Edition Wiring Regulations) which is due to be published on 1 July 2011.
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Warm Feeling (14/03/2011)

Summary: Generating green heat now means the generation of even more industry jobs and expertise, says Chris Beedel, Certification Director ECA Certification Ltd.
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Hop on the Big Green Bus! (30/01/2011)

Summary: The ECA and ELECSA energy efficiency and renewables roadshow will be coming to a close at the end of March.
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