Electrical Times

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61% of young people now believe working in a trade is "cool"😎 In our latest podcast, we talk to Sarah Hartland from @drapertools about this shift⚙️
👉Watch/listen here: https://t.co/67F3v2L62q
#GenZ #Podcast

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Major milestones!⚡️https://t.co/7NDax9y1Do has hit its 5,000th public #EV charger installation. Powered through a partnership with @edfenergy 💚
Read the full story here 👉https://t.co/tY9VXB1mtE
#CleanEnergy #UK

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Deadline extended!🚨You now have until Friday, 12th June, to secure the Early Bird rate for the Electrical Industry Awards 2026! Don’t miss out; enter today! 👇
https://t.co/8sGf6W1K7s
#ElectricalIndustryAwards2026 #ElectricalTimes

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Fuel price spikes are driving a big shift from "range anxiety" to "pump anxiety", pushing UK motorists to switch to EVs. 🚘

Read the full analysis here 👉 https://t.co/9nBjZH6Qbz

#EV #EnergyCrisis #CleanEnergy

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2,500KM and a drive all the way to the Swiss Alps!⛰️

Huge congrats to the @UKPowerNetworks for raising over £5,000 to support a village school in Zimbabwe.

Read the full story here 👉https://t.co/sYlJtvdtm2

#Charity #PowerSector

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In an audit or investigation? If you can't prove safe isolation took place, it's often assumed it didn't. ⚡️

@MartindaleElec has launched a new Safe Isolation Checklist to keep teams compliant, protect staff, and save lives. Get the full story here:

https://t.co/MrYry7TJlP

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C-TEC has launched a new series of technical help videos offering on-demand guidance on auto addressing, firmware updates, loop faults, and more!

Get the full breakdown on Electrical Times 👇

https://t.co/jGqufCQgBe

#FireSafety #ElectricalTimes #Engineers

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From the 1876 electric dynamo to modern energy infrastructure, BRUSH Group is celebrating 150 years of engineering innovation with a new one-off exhibition!

Read the full story on Electrical Times👇

https://t.co/jMFzYs1pg3

#BRUSHGroup #EnergySector

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The second episode of The Electrical Times Podcast has dropped! Paul Collins at @officialNICEIC discusses the landscape of electrical contracting, the challenges of new technology and what the future holds for the trade.

Watch or listen now at https://t.co/mDeMpt5Qqf

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The search for the brightest stars in the electrotechnical sector has officially begun as entries for the Electrical Industry Awards 2026 are now open.

For more information to take advantage of the early bird entry price, visit https://t.co/QQehC0Xv7q

#electricalcontracting

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.@SchneiderITUK has launched ‘Score to Win 26’, a UK-wide football -themed competition designed to engage electricians and contractors through interactive gameplay and prizes.

https://t.co/r26JKh8ntS

#electricalcontracting #football

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Leading cable supplier @AEICables is issuing a call for all of those in the electrical supply chain to follow their duty of care when it comes to cabling safety through the current challenging economic climate.

https://t.co/B9m1woAqEx

#electricalcontracting

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With the government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements coming into force, @officialNICEIC is reminding all certified electrical contractors to ensure they are ready ahead of the April 6 2026 deadline.

https://t.co/LLuk2AqRfK

#electricalcontracting #tax

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As Electrical Times turns 135, a new era begins!

Watch the first ever episode of The Electrical Times Podcast, featuring @ECALive's Andrew Eldred and Glenn Grant: https://t.co/TvtjqwMK2n

#electricalcontracting

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Do you ignore the beep from your smoke alarm when the battery is low? 🚨
Test your alarm at least once a month and change the battery when needed to make sure it will work when it matters most.
💡A few minutes of maintenance can save lives. #EFSW26
👉 https://t.co/7MI6mlt2NM

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February issue is out now!

Inside, you’ll find features on Sustainability, Test & Measurement, Tools & Workwear, News and more. Highlights from @OfficialNAPIT, @SchneiderUKI, @MCSCertified, @knipex and @MartindaleElec.

Front cover by @DilogGroup.

https://t.co/w5RNls0ks7

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@SchneiderUKI will be the Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing, including the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, McLaren F1 Academy, and the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team.

Read the full story:
https://t.co/ZIBqy5b2pW

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The Government’s Warm Homes Plan has landed and industry experts are weighing in. Voices from @StiebelEltron, Hewer Facilities Management, @SchneiderUKI, COHO, @BEAMA and @MCSCertified comment on the news.
https://t.co/oRALmrT6gh

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@SchneiderElec has launched The Learning Loop, a monthly CPD-accredited online learning programme designed to support ongoing training, upskilling, and professional development across the electrical industry in the UK and Ireland.
https://t.co/oL8DaxeDTN

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Today's Top Story🚨

IET and the BSI are finalising Amendment 4 to BS 7671:2018, which will be known as the ‘orange book’.

🔗See the thoughts of @ECALive, @OfficialNAPIT, @Updates_SELECT and @NICEIC at the link below:

https://t.co/NlKXFSMvuw