New MCS Scheme Requirements Launched (04/08/2020)

Summary:  MCS has announced a series of fundamental changes to its quality assurance scheme.
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Domestic Renewable Installations more than Double as Recovery Continues (29/07/2020)

Summary:  The early signs of recovery witnessed in the UK's domestic renewable energy installation market.
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NEW HEAT PUMP GUIDE TO SUPPORT UK INDUSTRY (16/07/2020)

Summary: New heat pump guide creates a single source of best practice guidance to support the UK heat pump industry.
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NICEIC AND ELECSA MAKE VIRTUAL A REALITY WITH ALL NEW TRAINING OFFER (15/07/2020)

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Early Signs of Recovery for Domestic Renewable Installations (15/06/2020)

Summary:  The Chief Executive of MCS said he could see some early signs of recovery.
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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ON INSURANCE? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED (11/06/2020)

Summary: Industry leaders NICEIC and ELECSA are set to expand their COVID-19 business guidance webinar series with a new episode looking at insurance cover.
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NICEIC AND ELECSA’s TECHNICAL WEBINAR SERIES ‘THE WIRE’ PROVES A HIT WITH CONTRACTORS (05/06/2020)

Summary: Reaching an impressive 8,000 contractors since its launch in April, the latest round of the WIRE has already delivered eight expert-led seminars on key topics.
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MCS Launches Task Force to Shape RHI Successor (29/05/2020)

Summary: MCS, the national certification scheme for renewable technology has today launched a unique Task Force to inform their latest consultation response.
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NICEIC AND ELECSA CANCEL 2020 APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR FINAL (14/05/2020)

Summary: NICEIC and ELECSA, the nation's leading certification bodies for the electrical industry, cancel 2020 Apprentice of the Year competition in light of COVID-19 pandemic.
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NICEIC, ELECSA AND ECA JOIN FORCES TO DELIVER BEST PRACTICE HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDANCE (14/05/2020)

Summary: Industry leaders NICEIC, ELECSA and the ECA, continue their series of business guidance webinars with a new episode looking at best practice health and safety.    
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NEW DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL WORK VIDEO GUIDE (05/05/2020)

Summary: ECA, NICEIC and ELECSA produce coronavirus precautions video for domestic premises
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Contractor Webinar on Covid-19 Government Support: Advice and Guidance for Small Businesses and The Self-Employed (08/04/2020)

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BACK TO OUR ROUTES (08/04/2020)

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Update for ELECSA Contractors (01/04/2020)

Summary: The last few weeks have been a stressful and worrying time for all. Naturally, the growing seriousness of the pandemic situation continues to raise questions and create new challenges.    
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NOCS Release 28.03.20 (27/03/2020)

Summary:  The Online Certification and Reporting System will be down from 2:00am on Saturday 28th March until 9:00am on Saturday 28th March for system enhancements, maintenance and bug fixes.
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COVID19: Changes to planned training and assessment bookings @17/03/2020 (17/03/2020)

Summary: ELECSA provides an update on planned training and assessment following coronavirus outbreak.
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ELECSA Updates position on Coronavirus COVID-19 (13/03/2020)

Summary: Changes to assessment process during COVID-19 outbreak
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Current Position on Coronavirus COVID-19 (06/03/2020)

Summary: The UK risk level for Coronavirus (COVID-19) is currently low to moderate. In response to that threat, we are closely following the advice from the UK Government and World Health Organisation (WHO). 
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Online certification planned maintenance (03/03/2020)

Summary: Please be advised there is a forthcoming Scheduled Release for the Online Certification and Reporting System

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AND WE ARE LIVE! (21/02/2020)

Summary: NICEIC AND ELECSA ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR LIVE SOUTH 2020
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Online Certification Planned Maintenance (17/02/2020)

Summary:  Online Certification system will be down for planned maintenance.
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The Electrical Apprentice of the Year competition moves to next stage (12/02/2020)

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• More than one hundred apprentices move on to stage two of competition.

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Fully Charged - MCS launch new Battery Storage Standard (31/01/2020)

Summary: National Certification scheme MCS has published the first standard for installation of battery energy storage systems.
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First stage of the Electrical Apprentice of the Year Competition comes to an end (15/01/2020)

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More than 540 electrical students battle it out to claim top prize.

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Contractors energised at TechTalk events (10/01/2020)

Summary: Electricians attend regional shows in record numbers
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MCS and RECC announce a new partnership (10/12/2019)

Summary:  MCS and RECC announce a new partnership, as they combine forces in a bid to place standards and consumer protection at the heart of home-grown energy.
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Service Announcement: Limited service expected over the coming days (09/12/2019)

Summary: Limited service expected over the coming days
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MCS launches new Certification Mark (03/12/2019)

Summary: Following on from the launch of their new brand back in August, national certification scheme MCS have launched the new MCS Certfified certification mark for installers and manufacturers.
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CONTRACTORS FULLY CHARGED AT LIVE NORTH EVENT (28/11/2019)

Summary:  EV and smart technology provides contractors with a wealth opportunity
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ELECSA ONLINE CERTIFICATION SUPPORT LIFECYCLE (15/11/2019)

Summary: Online certification is now six years old. Over this time there have been regulation changes two amendments and a new edition to BS7671 17th Edition, BS5839 Part 1 in 2013 and BS5839 part 6 in 2013.

 

 

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APPLICATIONS FOR THE ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION COMING IN AT LIGHTNING SPEED (08/11/2019)

Summary:  Join the 350 students who have entered so far aJoin the 350 students who have entered so far and battle it out for top prizeElectricalApprentice.co.ukElectricalApprentice.co.uknd battle it out for top prize
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Certsure raises £26,000 for Alzheimer's Research UK (01/11/2019)

Summary: Staff across Dunstable, Chesterfield and Mansfield have taken part in a two-year effort to support the UK's leading dementia research charity
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THE ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION OPEN FOR ENTRIES (18/09/2019)

Summary: Apprentices across the UK urged to take part
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ELECSA RETURN TO AINTREE RACECOURSE FOR LIVE NORTH (17/09/2019)

Summary:  Electrical vehicle enthusiast Roger Atkins to kick off award winning event
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Boom time for Karen (30/08/2019)

Summary: ELECSA registrant Karen Boom, who runs She's Electric, has made it through to the semi-final of a national competition to find the UK's Top Tradesperson
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New technical director for NICEIC & ELECSA (02/08/2019)

Summary:  John O'Neill has been appointed Director of Technical Excellence at Certsure (NICEIC & ELECSA).
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TechTalks return for a new series (20/06/2019)

Summary: Sign up for NICEIC & ELECSA regional events
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Richard named top apprentice (07/06/2019)

Summary:  Former marine crowned NICEIC and ELECSA Electrical Apprentice of the Year


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Contractors energised at Live South event (23/05/2019)

Summary:  Focus on future opportunties for electrical contractors
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Tune into the Wire (02/04/2019)

Summary:  More than 500 contractors tune in for session on Surge Protection Devices
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Full charge for Live South (01/04/2019)

Summary:  Electric vehicle enthusiast Robert Llewellyn guest speaker at Live South
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NICEIC and ELECSA return to Epsom Racecourse for Live South (14/03/2019)

Summary: Contractors across the South offered latest know how on future technology
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Apprentice Competition moves onto next stage (18/02/2019)

Summary:  Students battling it out to be crowned NICEIC and ELECSA Apprentice of the Year
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The Wire (11/02/2019)

Summary:  Free business and technical webinars from NICEIC and ELECSA www.niceic.com/events
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First stage of Apprentice Competition comes to a close (09/01/2019)

Summary: Apprentice competition 2019
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18th Edition Wiring Regulations – Certification and Reporting Key Timelines (05/12/2018)

Summary: The 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations, also known as BS 7671:2018, was issued by the IET on 1st July 2018.

 There is a six month transition period before the new requirements come into effect on 1st January 2019. However, installations may be designed in accordance with the ‘new edition’ before that date.

For all registered businesses, designing any new installations after 1^st January 2019, you will need to use 18^th Edition Certificates and Reports.

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Football duo to kick off Live North (09/11/2018)

Summary:  More guest speakers announced for NICEIC & ELECSA event
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18th Edition Wiring Regulation_Certification Key Timelines (29/10/2018)

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•  The 18th Edition of the New Wiring Regulations, also known as BS 7671, was issued by the IET on 1st July 2018.

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Asbestos Awareness Training (12/10/2018)

Summary: NICEIC and ELECSA have launched a partnership with Central Compliance UK (CCUK) to provide training on the dangers of working with asbestos.
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Make your voice heard (28/06/2017)

Summary: Electrical contractors urged to comment on proposals for 18th Edition
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ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR WINNER ANNOUNCED (28/06/2017)

Summary: George Maynard from Leicester has been crowned the 2017 NICEIC and ELECSA Apprentice of the Year.
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APPRENTICE CONTEST ENTERS FINAL STAGE (31/05/2017)

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The search to find the next ELECSA and NICEIC Apprentice of the Year is down to the final eight.

The final group will battle it out over a series of practical tests at the headquarters of competition sponsor Scolmore on June 6.

More than 400 young women and men signed up to the contest which recognises the talents of the brightest electrical students in the UK.

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ELECSA and NICEIC contractors can now make even greater savings thanks to a new partnership with TradePoint (30/05/2017)

Summary: TradePoint is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of building materials and tools, with over 12 000 products available from stores across the UK.

The unique deal is exclusive to all NICEIC and ELECSA registrants only. It means you will benefit from cheaper prices on more than 3,000 key products.
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Tradeswomen Can (28/04/2017)

Summary: Women from across the building services sector met recently to discuss the issue of diversity in the construction industry.
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When water and electrics mix (28/04/2017)

Summary: Our technical expert Darren Staniforth appeared on Radio 2 this month as part of a discussion on the dangers of mixing water and electrics.
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NEW REPORT ASSESSES THE FUTURE OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING (01/12/2016)

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Five years on – Certsure and ECA update their seminal ‘2021 Vision’ report

A review of key issues affecting the future of electrical contracting has been published by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), NICEIC and ELECSA.

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Stuart Pearce draws crowds to Live North (28/11/2016)

Summary: Former football star and electrician tops bill of guest speakers
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Electrics and the Elderly (25/10/2016)

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Electrics and the Elderly

Make an electric check part of your routine this winter

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Stand out from the crowd with a professional video (26/08/2016)

Summary: Earlier this year ELECSA launched its first ever TV and online commercial. The Cage was a 30 second film highlighting the hidden dangers of electricity in the home and the importance of using a registered electrician.

Contractors can now have their own tailored copy of The Cage to include their company name and details. The film can then be used on a website or as part of a marketing strategy to promote their business to more customers.

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Partnership provides more assurances for consumer (05/02/2016)

Summary: Consumers looking to hire an electrician are set to benefit from a new partnership between Certsure and Which? Trusted Traders.
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Three top prizes for NICEIC and ELECSA at Construction Marketing Awards (16/12/2015)

Summary: Certsure was the big winner at the recent Construction Marketing Awards, scooping three prestigious prizes.
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ELECSA Spark Crowned the Best in the UK (16/12/2015)

Summary: An electrician from Newcastle has beaten thousands of tradespeople to take the coveted title of ‘Britain’s Top Tradesperson’ 2015 – a competition organised by Screwfix.
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ELECSA and NICEIC deliver a thoroughbred show at Aintree (15/12/2015)

Summary: The event saw more than 400 contractors cram into Aintree Racecourse, the home of the Grand National, for all the latest news, advice, and technical updates related to the electrical contracting industry.
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OVER 19 MILLION HOMES AT RISK OF FIRE THIS CHRISTMAS (12/11/2015)

Summary: A NEW REPORT HAS REVEALED THAT OVER THREE QUARTERS OF COMPLACENT BRITS ARE LEAVING THEIR HOMES AT RISK OF ELECTRICAL FAULT AND POTENTIAL FIRE AT CHRISTMAS
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Bursary helps sparky women break into industry (30/10/2015)

Summary: Two young women are hoping to benefit from a campaign designed to boost the number of females working in the traditionally male dominated world of construction.
Shauna Wigglesworth and Cariad Thomas-Cooke are currently studying to become electricians at The Sheffield College.
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Consult with industry professionals urge NICEIC and ELECSA (24/07/2015)

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NICEIC and ELECSA have urged the Government to consult with industry professionals before embarking on any new radical energy efficiency plans.

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Take our Bright Spark Challenge – win an iPad mini! (01/07/2015)

Summary: From July 1 NICEIC and ELECSA will be running our Bright Spark Challenge on social media - a fun quiz testing out your knowledge about the industry.

The participant who gets the highest cumulative score in the shortest time will win an iPad mini with runner up prizes also available.
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Rogue spark narrowly avoids jail for misuse of ELECSA logo (30/04/2015)

Summary:  An electrician narrowly avoided jail after falsely claiming to be registered with ELECSA.
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Record results for TechTalks 2014/15 (29/04/2015)

Summary: More than 2100 conscientious contractors poured through the doors of the 11 regional shows, which ran from September 2014 to March 2015 – a massive 41% increase on the previous year’s series.
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TV Presenter Charlie Luxton heads line up at Live South (15/04/2015)

Summary: Sustainable architect and TV presenter Charlie Luxton will be the keynote speaker at this year’s award winning NICEIC and ELECSA Live South event.
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New regulations for landlords could have gone further (31/03/2015)

Summary: NICEIC and ELECSA believe regular electrical inspections should have been included in new laws for private and social landlords in England.
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More firms turn to NICEIC and ELECSA for registration as customer service levels soar (31/03/2015)

Summary: Certsure, which operates the NICEIC and ELECSA brands, now maintains a total roll of more than 33,000 registered contractors including Part P registered domestic installers. 
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ELECSA and NICEIC call for rethink over Third Party Certification Scheme (26/09/2014)

Summary: NICEIC and ELECSA have called for a rethink of Third Party Inspection as electrical contractors’ voice their opposition to the scheme.
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Launch of One Consumer Facing Mark and Register for all Part P registered Electricians Confirmed (22/05/2014)

Summary: A new single mark and register for all electricians registered to carry out electrical work in homes in England and Wales have been confirmed to go live on the 30 June 2014.
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ELECSA and NICEIC welcome Government response to Select Committee report (22/05/2014)

Summary: ELECSA and NICEIC have welcomed the Government’s response to a Select Committee report into the building regulations certification of domestic electrical work.
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Minister unveils new register for all Part P registered installers (20/05/2014)

Summary: Searching for an electrician is now easier than ever thanks to a new website listing all firms registered to carry out domestic electrical work in England and Wales.
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ELECSA and NICEIC opt out of third party Inspector scheme over safety fears (04/04/2014)

Summary: ELECSA and NICEIC will no tbe operating a Third Party Inspection scheme amid fears that it will undermine registered electricians.
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Select Committee finding needs industry sense check (06/03/2014)

Summary:  Plans to overhaul the competent person's scheme for domestic installers could prove burdensome for electrical contracting firms.
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Electrical Industry Unite to Protect Consumers (22/01/2014)

Summary: NAPIT and Certsure, which operates the ELESCA and NICEIC brands, are to take the next step in providing a single point of reference for consumers seeking an electrician.
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Certsure launches Customer Charter (16/09/2013)

Summary: Certsure, the joint venture formed from the partnership between the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) and Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), has launched a customer charter.
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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 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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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? 
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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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