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• UK Power Networks commits to circular economy transition

  18-05-2023 16:58 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  A sustainable approach to the management of vital infrastructure run by UK Power Networks is helping the UK’s progress towards a circular economy.
  Projects such as using low carbon concrete made with waste materials – including fly ash where it is suitable – are part of the electricity firm’s continued drive to eliminate waste, pollution and drive down carbon emissions.
  UK Power Networks will measure and track its progress using Circulytics, the circular economy perf
  
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• Octopus Energy and Legal & General invest in ground source heat pumps

  18-05-2023 16:12 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Octopus Energy’s generation arm and Legal & General Capital are turbocharging Britain’s heat pump rollout by investing £70 million in the Kensa Group.
  This marks the biggest investment ever made in ground source tech in Britain. It will allow Kensa to rapidly expand and install 50,000 ground source heat pumps a year by 2030. The move will drive down costs of heat pumps and reduce reliance on polluting gas boilers.
  The UK is targeting 600,000 heat pump installations a year b
  
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• HellermannTyton broadens solar offer

  18-05-2023 15:03 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  TIPTAG PU, the robust UV-stabilised cable marker from HellermannTyton, is the latest offering for the solar industry. A permanent marker solution, the tag is ideal for marking larger wire and cable bundles in solar applications.
  Made using a robust and flexible polyurethane material, the tag is ideal for use within the solar industry due to its UV-stabilised properties, which ensure the prevention of long-term degradation. The TipTag PU is designed to work with the string inverters on solar pane
  
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• Electricians pledge support for Manchester Baccalaureate

  18-05-2023 14:04 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  ECA has pledged its support for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s proposed new Manchester Baccalaureate, or MBacc.
  The MBacc is designed as an alternative to the existing national English Baccalaureate (EBacc) and will focus on subjects which improve young people’s chances of securing employment in the Greater Manchester economy, including in engineering.
  The MBacc is one of a number of proposals being pursued as part of ongoing ‘trailblazer’ discussions with Whiteh
  
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• Power apprentices gain royal rewards

  18-05-2023 13:27 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Nine electricity apprentices who tested their teamwork during expeditions have received Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards at Buckingham Palace.
  The apprentices all work for UK Power Networks and keep the power flowing to homes and businesses across London, the East and South East. The group had the honour of being given their awards by Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh.
  UK Power Networks apprentices complete the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme during their training as it helps deve
  
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• InSinkErator joins up with influencers to shout about the benefits of food waste disposers

  18-05-2023 13:15 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  InSinkErator has collaborated with social media influencers to increase the exposure of food waste disposers and to educate consumers on their waste-saving benefits. Sharing a raspberry and white chocolate banana loaf recipe reel with their 193,000 Instagram followers, interiors influencer Sarah-Louise from No.17 House shows how easy it is to maintain a neat space while […]
  
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• ElectricalDirect encourages installers to supercharge their businesses

  18-05-2023 12:07 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  ElectricalDirect is urging electrical professionals to embrace the business opportunities offered by electric vehicle charge point installation, it is also highlighting the importance of remaining up to date on the latest requirements.
  As the UK drives forward with decarbonisation, the growth in the use of electric vehicles will continue to expand. The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that the sales of battery electric vehicles are 18% higher than a
  
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• IET Wiring Regulations – corrigendum May 2023 explained

  18-05-2023 11:58 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Following the announcement from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and BSI that a corrigendum to BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 would come into effect from 15 May, Jake Green, Head of Technical Engagement at Scolmore Group, provides some more detail on the changes.
  Under the auspices of the IET/BSI, JPEL64, the committee responsible for BS 7671, has issued a corrigendum to address issues raised after the publication of Amendment 2 of BS 7671: 2018. These issues fall into three specific ar
  
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• Industry welcomes new fire and security apprenticeship for Wales

  18-05-2023 11:27 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The Fire and Security Association (FSA) and the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) have welcomed Welsh Government’s approval of a new Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems apprenticeship framework.
  This completes the mission of the fire, emergency and security systems (FESS) sector to make a specialist apprenticeship available to employers and learners in every part of the UK.
  Tom Brookes, FSA Chair, says, “The new apprenticeship in Providing Electronic Fir
  
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• New range cookers from Stoves with zoneless induction technology

  18-05-2023 10:10 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Stoves is launching a new and upgraded collection of Deluxe range cookers. The British appliances brand said this follows years of in-depth research and development, which found consumers seek flexibility and accuracy when purchasing a range cooker. As a result, the renewed products feature new technology for 2023, such as FreedomFLEX zoneless induction hotplates, said […]
  
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