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BGEN bolsters sustainability strategy

15-05-2025 16:02 via electricalcontractingnews.com

BGEN, an engineering solutions provider, has reinforced its sustainability strategy by completing a double materiality assessment, a key component of the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) regulations.
The Warrington-based firm, which provides specialist mechanical and electrical capabilities, worked with an external consultancy to conduct a rigorous double materiality assessment.
Within the assessment, the business impact on the environment and society is considered,

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Ground source heat pumps ‘transforming lives’

15-05-2025 13:32 via electricalcontractingnews.com

Residents in 74 homes are having their lives transformed and bills reduced thanks to ground source heat pumps (GSHP) in Appledore and Charing. The £2.2 million scheme is the first time that Ashford Borough Council has installed GSHP heating systems in its residential properties.
The scheme is part of a bigger drive by the council to retrofit around 700 homes with energy-saving measures using government funding of £5.1 million. The money from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wa

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SPARKS Female Skills Competition 2025 winner announced

15-05-2025 11:23 via electricalcontractingnews.com

At the Grand Final, held at Stephenson Campus, SMB College Group, Gracie Donaghy from Weston College was officially crowned the winner at the SPARKS Female Skills Competition 2025.
Six of the UK’s top female electrical students and apprentices were brought together in a high-pressure installation challenge. The competitors completed a live installation under the scrutiny of an expert judging panel, including Darren Oates from National Electrotechnical Training (NET), Amy Barratt-Sing

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THORNeco launches new 2025 lighting catalogue

15-05-2025 11:21 via electricalcontractingnews.com

THORNeco has unveiled its brand-new 2025 catalogue, offering a comprehensive range of easy-to-install, energy-efficient lighting solutions, designed to meet the needs of today’s electrical contractors.
The updated catalogue introduces new products, including extensions to the popular Zoe range and exciting new additions, Sylvie and Maya. As always, THORNeco’s focus remains on providing solutions that are #EasyToInstall, #EasyToStock and #EasyToSell.
Across the range, installers can b

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#CEFLIVE25 returns to NEC Birmingham this June

15-05-2025 11:04 via electricalcontractingnews.com

On 5-6 June 2025, the UK’s leading electrical distributor, CEF, will again bring the UK’s biggest electrical trade event to the NEC Birmingham. Packed with the industry’s leading brands, networking opportunities, exclusive giveaways, amazing deals and CPD-accredited learning seminars, #CEFLive25 promises to be an unmissable experience for electricians and industry professionals.
This year, George Clarke, renowned architect and TV presenter, will be hosting #CEFLive25. Known for

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