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How To Save Electricity Around The Home
According to Ofgem, the industry regulator for heating and power, the average household spends around £1200 every year on gas and electricity. And yet, this figure will only increase going forward due to national inflation across the UK. That makes energy one of...
5 reasons to make the move to Electric!
As the UK works towards net zero by 2050, in April 2022, steps are already being taken in many different ways, with the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) reforming their current plan, encouraging people to make this switch to more carbon neutral energy....
The Rise in Smart Home Installations
As technology continues to improve and new, more sustainable products are becoming widely available, the rise in smart home installations continues to grow at speed. There are many contributing factors to the increase in growth of the market sector: Covid-19...
The 5 Benefits of Outdoor Lighting
With the winter weather once again upon us, the nights are getting longer and the daylight hours are diminishing, it's time to take a look at the 6 very real benefits of outdoor lighting to you and your family. The benefits of outdoor lighting are: Increases your...
Does it Matter Which Brand of Electric Vehicle Charger You Choose?
With the recent Government announcement banning sales of all petrol and diesel cars by 2030, the use of electric vehicles is currently on the rise and only expected to increase even further. More and more people are now buying electric cars, it has become apparent...
PAT Testing. What is it and do I need to do it for my business?
If you run a business using any kind of electrical appliances and equipment, you should already be aware of PAT Testing. Simply put, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is a routine inspection of electrical appliances to check they are safe to use, with the main...
Home Electric Vehicle Charging – Your Questions Answered
With around 80% of all electric car charging taking place at home, it is important to make sure you have the right technology to make plugging in as easy as possible. Charging an electric vehicle at home ultimately works out a lot cheaper and much more convenient...
Everything you need to know about the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)
Did you know you can use the Workplace Charging Scheme to reduce the cost of installing electric car charging points for your business? The WCS is a government scheme for electric vehicles offered by the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV). Similar to the...
5 Signs that your Office Space Needs Some Electrical Work
As an office manager or business owner, you know how important the health and safety of your office space is. While you may think that it would be easy to spot electrical faults or hazards, that isn’t always the case. Which is why we have put together this list of...