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• Electric underfloor heating: A practical growth opportunity

  13-03-2026 12:47 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  As the UK heating market continues to evolve, electrical installers are increasingly being asked to deliver solutions that go beyond simple wiring and compliance.
  Homeowners and specifiers now expect greater comfort, smarter control, and improved energy efficiency, while also demanding invisible heating solutions that free up wall space and remove the need for radiators altogether, without compromising on aesthetics or ease of installation.
  Electric underfloor heating is one of the clearest oppo
  
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• Home improvement sector steps up as wellbeing campaign smashes 1 million target

  20-03-2026 15:08 via ertonline.co.uk
  The Rainy Day Trust’s Mad March Million challenge has surpassed expectations, with teams across the home and housewares sector helping to hit one million steps in just 18 days – nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. Launched on March 1 in partnership with workplace wellbeing specialists Wellbeing People, the initiative encouraged participants to commit to […]
  
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• How to craft the perfect entry for the ERT Awards 2026

  20-03-2026 14:59 via ertonline.co.uk
  With the ERT Awards 2026 taking place on 15 October at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London, entries are now open – and competition is expected to be as strong as ever across both retailer and supplier categories. The awards remain one of the most respected events in the electrical retail calendar, recognising excellence across […]
  
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• How do I craft the perfect entry for the ERT Awards 2026?

  20-03-2026 14:59 via ertonline.co.uk
  With the ERT Awards 2026 taking place on 15 October at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London, entries are now open – and competition is expected to be as strong as ever across both retailer and supplier categories. The awards remain one of the most respected events in the electrical retail calendar, recognising excellence across […]
  
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• Elucian introduces upgraded premium accessory packs

  20-03-2026 12:32 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Click Scolmore has upgraded the accessory packs supplied with its Elucian Domestic Consumer Units and Dual Row Boards to deliver improved performance, compliance, and overall installation quality.
  As part of the upgrade, every Elucian Domestic Consumer Unit and Dual Row Board will now be supplied with a premium grommet strip.
  This premium solution replaces the previously supplied standard grommet strip and will be accompanied by an appropriately sized meter tail cable gland.
  Together, these enha
  
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• Head-fi innovators: Burson Audio’s new Stellar headphone amp, pre-amp and DAC series

  20-03-2026 12:27 via ertonline.co.uk
  Australian-based head-fi innovators, Burson Audio, has introduced its new Stellar Series of compact Class-A desktop components. Composed of the Conductor Stellar, a high resolution, DAC, Class-A headphone and desktop preamp in one, and the Soloist Stellar, that focuses purely on headphone amplification and preamp duties, this duo is designed to maximise the sonic potential of […]
  
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• UK Power Networks hits flexibility milestone

  20-03-2026 12:11 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Distribution network operator UK Power Networks’ Distribution System Operator (DSO) has delivered more than 11GWh of flexibility through its day-ahead market, marking a milestone for distribution-level services in Great Britain.
  The company says the total was achieved across more than 500 daily auctions since the service launched in spring 2024, establishing it as a route to market for flexibility providers.
  More than 95% of participating assets are low-carbon technologies, including elect
  
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• Legrand cable management products now made from one third Green Steel

  20-03-2026 11:40 via ewnews.co.uk
  Legrand UK & Ireland is now incorporating an average of 34% Green Steel into its cable management products, offering major sustainability benefits compared with conventional steel.
  As part of its efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions, Legrand has been gradually increasing the proportion of Green Steel in its UK-manufactured cable management products since 2024.
  Produced in an electric arc furnace powered by renewable energy, Green Steel reduces CO2 emissions by approximatively 70% when compare
  
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• Ariston launches Clas One boiler range extended warranty

  20-03-2026 11:25 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Heating systems manufacturer Ariston has introduced a promotion offering an extended warranty for its Clas One combi gas boiler range.
  The promotion, which runs from 1 March to 31 August 2026, will increase the warranty from eight years to 10 years on all Clas One boilers purchased and installed during the same time period, at no extra cost.
  The Clas One combi boiler range houses an XTRATECH stainless steel heat exchanger and high domestic hot water flow rates.
  With a 1:7 modulation ratio, the c
  
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• Werner renews ladder safety warning amid Ladder Association report findings

  20-03-2026 09:49 via ewnews.co.uk
  When electrician Joffrey Bogemans bought a telescopic ladder online from Amazon, he thought he had chosen wisely as the product had the coveted EN131 safety standard clearly stamped on it.
  However, it was a decision that could have cost him his life. The ladder buckled underneath him and he fell 15 ft onto a concrete floor, with his resulting injuries included broken ribs and a damaged pelvis, potentially putting the future of his business in jeopardy. Joffrey had just become another casualty of
  
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• Recolight appoints Flavie Lowres as environmental metrics manager

  20-03-2026 09:46 via ewnews.co.uk
  Recolight is delighted to announce the appointment of Flavie Lowres as Environmental Metrics Manager. Flavie will play a pivotal role in supporting the lighting industry in the adoption of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
  Flavie joins Recolight with a distinguished track record in Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), EPDs, and the circular economy of construction products and buildings.
  Flavie is a fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) and chairs their Construction
  
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• Octopus launches heat pump performance dashboard

  19-03-2026 16:07 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Octopus Energy, one of the UK’s largest energy suppliers, has launched the Cosy Heat Pump Fleet Performance Dashboard, a tool providing real-time efficiency and cost data from its installed Cosy heat pumps across thousands of UK homes.
  The dashboard collects anonymised data on energy use and heat output, showing a coefficient of performance (COP) of 4.11 over the past month, meaning each kilowatt-hour of electricity produced over four kilowatt-hours of heat.
  By comparison, gas boilers typi
  
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• Silent Power appoints Paul Bayliss as Business Development Manager to lead UK & US expansion

  19-03-2026 14:43 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Abbingdon Global Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Bayliss as Business Development Manager – Silent Power, reinforcing the company’s commitment to accelerating growth across the UK and US custom installation (CI) markets. Mr Bayliss joins Silent Power with more than 25 years of experience in the high-fidelity audio, custom install, and specialist […]
  
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• Power On secures Hartlepool Marina utilities deal

  19-03-2026 12:37 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Utilities connections provider Power On has been awarded a contract by Jomast to deliver multiple utility connections at the Hartlepool Marina development.
  The agreement covers electricity, water, wastewater, fibre-to-the-premises, and a ground source heat pump network for the first phase of the waterfront project.
  Initially focused on a heat network, the scope expanded to a full multi-utility package following discussions between the two companies.
  Ground source heat pumps and infrastructure
  Th
  
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• ENA, BEAMA appoint energy consortium

  19-03-2026 11:44 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Energy Networks Association (ENA), a UK industry body representing gas and electricity network operators, and BEAMA, a UK trade association representing manufacturers of electrical infrastructure and energy technologies, have appointed a consortium of consultancies to deliver the next phase of the Electricity Networks Sector Growth Plan.
  The consortium includes LCP Delta, EA Technology, Frontier Economics, and Energy & Utility Skills.
  This phase builds on a previous interim report, which out
  
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• EIC launches Contractor MOT initiative

  18-03-2026 17:20 via ewnews.co.uk
  The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) has launched an initiative aimed at making work and life easier for contractors in the electrical and energy industry.
  Contractors in the Electrical and Energy industry are often put under immense pressure with little to no support. Running a business means juggling the job, the paperwork, life, family and everything in between. The pressure builds quietly, and most people just keep going until something stops them.
  The EIC’s “Contractor MOT&rd
  
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• Philips Unboxed: AmbiScape, Dolby Vision 2 and super large screen sizes impress buyers

  18-03-2026 14:30 via ertonline.co.uk
  An expansion of its Ambilight ecosystem, a shift to ever larger screen sizes, and the evolution of OLED and RGB Mini LED screens are the key talking points at this year’s Philips trade show, which opened in Berlin this week, reports Steve May. The message for retail was clear: immersive lighting, AI-led picture processing and […]
  
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• WISKA earns EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating

  18-03-2026 12:53 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  WISKA, a manufacturer of electrical installation products, has achieved a Gold rating from EcoVadis, with a score of 80/100, placing it among the top 5% of companies assessed globally.
  This milestone comes three years after WISKA’s first EcoVadis assessment and reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into its operations and strategy.
  EcoVadis evaluates organisations across environment, ethics, labour and human rights, and sustainable procurement.
  WISKA says
  
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• Rexel UK opens new Watford branch

  18-03-2026 12:34 via ewnews.co.uk
  Rexel UK, one of the nation’s leading electrical wholesalers, is delighted to announce the official opening of its new branch in Watford. The facility is purpose-built to provide enhanced service and technical support to local tradespeople, contractors and commercial businesses.Located at Unit 16, Colonial Way, Watford, WD24 4YT, the new branch represents a significant investment in serving the SME market. It boasts over 2,000 products in stock, backed by next-day delivery access to the wi
  
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• Zumtobel launches luminaire remanufacturing service

  18-03-2026 11:58 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Zumtobel, an Austrian company specialising in professional indoor and outdoor lighting, has introduced a remanufacturing service for luminaires, aimed at extending product life cycles and reducing environmental impact.
  The service restores existing lighting systems to an as-new condition through a standardised factory process. This includes dismantling luminaires, testing and cleaning components, and replacing or upgrading key parts such as drivers and LED modules.
  Software updates may also be a
  
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• Ariston launches R290 heat pump water heater

  18-03-2026 10:59 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Heating systems manufacturer Ariston has expanded its heat pump water heater range with the introduction of the Nuos Plus S2 Wi-Fi, designed for domestic and light commercial applications.
  The new unit uses R290 refrigerant and builds on the existing Nuos Plus Wi-Fi, with updates aimed at improving efficiency, installation flexibility, and system integration.
  The system has an A+ energy rating and a coefficient of performance (COP) of up to 3.51. According to the manufacturer, this can deliver i
  
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• Bira encourages consumers to love their local high street this Easter

  18-03-2026 10:56 via ertonline.co.uk
  The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is calling on communities to support their local shops this Easter, as part of its year-long initiative to make shopping local an instinctive choice for consumers. The Easter campaign is the latest in a series of themed initiatives tied to seasonal occasions throughout 2026, following Valentine’s Day and Mother’s […]
  
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• Sirius welcomes back Portway Domestic Appliances

  18-03-2026 10:47 via ertonline.co.uk
  Sirius Buying Group  says it is thrilled to welcome back industry-leading distributor, Portway Domestic Appliances, as it rejoins the Group as an Approved Supplier. Founded in 1989 and dedicated to the supply of top-quality domestic appliances throughout the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, Portway operate from a 70,000 sq ft warehouse and distribution centre located in Andover, Hampshire. […]
  
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• Free webinar to address standards in PAT testing sector

  17-03-2026 17:00 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Product Safety Collective is hosting a free webinar aimed at improving standards in portable appliance testing (PAT) inspections, supported by Chartered Trading Standards Institute and Electrical Safety First.
  The online session will take place on Thursday 26 March at 4pm and is open to professionals involved in PAT testing and electrical safety.
  The webinar will bring together industry experts to share guidance and practical insights to help inspectors identify risks and improve inspection qual
  
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• RAW Charging to open ‘UK’s largest destination EV charging hub’

  17-03-2026 12:09 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  RAW Charging, an electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint operator for the leisure, retail, and hospitality sectors, is partnering with Landsec to launch “the UK’s largest destination EV charging hub” at Bluewater in Kent.
  The installation forms part of a £24.5 million national EV charging network across some of the UK’s most popular shopping destinations.
  The rollout will deliver 1,000 new charging bays – comprising 554 AC fast chargers and 446 DC rapid chargers &nd
  
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• Solar interest surges 27% as homeowners seek independence

  17-03-2026 11:11 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  British homeowners are reportedly racing to future-proof their properties against global energy shocks, with new data from Octopus Energy, one of the UK’s largest energy suppliers, showing a 27% surge in solar installation enquiries since the start of the most recent conflict in the Middle East.
  Current geopolitical turmoil has caused a dash for solar, as households seek to shield their bills from the volatile global gas market. Since late February, gas prices have soared by more than 60%.
  
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• TRIC Awards 2026 public vote is now open

  17-03-2026 10:14 via ertonline.co.uk
  Voting is officially open for the TRIC Awards 2026, giving the public the power to decide who will take home one of the industry’s most prestigious honours. Once again, TRIC is handing control to viewers, listeners and fans across the UK, inviting them to cast their votes for their favourites across television, radio and online. […]
  
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• Scolmore Group launches “It’s Coming Gnome” World Cup promotion

  16-03-2026 17:00 via ewnews.co.uk
  Scolmore Group has unveiled a major new World Cup–themed promotion designed to boost engagement, reward installers and drive increased footfall across electrical wholesale branches nationwide.
  The campaign, titled “It’s Coming Gnome”, brings a fun, football-focused twist to the tournament period, supported by eye-catching POS materials and a wide range of free branded giveaways.
  At the heart of the promotion is Scolmore Group’s new football-themed gnome mascot, who
  
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• CIH Euronics prepares to welcome Members to showcase 2026

  16-03-2026 15:37 via ertonline.co.uk
  Combined Independents (Holdings) Ltd (CIH), the electrical buying group and part of Euronics, Europe’s largest electrical buying group, returns to the NEC in Birmingham next month for its flagship, members only Showcase event. Taking place on 19-20 April 2026, the event will once again bring CIH members, Euronics agents, and brands together, to spotlight product innovations, […]
  
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• “Why are contractors still paying to quote?”

  16-03-2026 15:34 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  For the best part of three decades, Electrika has been quietly doing something that most peoplein the electrical contracting industry don’t realise: giving contractors a professional estimatingplatform, loaded with manufacturer trade prices, completely free of charge.
  No subscription. No trial period. No catch.
  While some contractors are still pricing jobs on Excel spreadsheets – or paying upwards of£2,000 a year for commercial estimating software – thousands of electrica
  
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