Government £1billion energy efficiency fund

Posted on 29th October 2020 at 18:17

Public sector organisations can apply for a share of the government’s £1billion funding for improved energy efficiency.

This month the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) department launched the Public Sector Decarbonisation (PSD) scheme. Applications are now open for eligible organisations until 11 January 2021.

What makes a five-star electrical service?

Posted on 22nd October 2020 at 18:08

To find out what it takes to receive an ‘excellent’ review new research by one electrical wholesaler looked at 1,000 five-star Checkatrade reviews, including 100 reviews from 10 major cities around the country.

The connected homes market is growing

Posted on 30th September 2020 at 13:51

The Connected Homes; State of the Market 2020 report says that over 7.5 million homes across Europe now have connected home energy devices. This figure is expected to grow by 13% in 2020.

What is a connected home?

Connected homes include climate controls, remote heating management, home energy management, and home automation products such as smart lighting.

National Home Improvement Month

Posted on 24th September 2020 at 13:58

September is National Home Improvement Month (NHIM) which aims to encourage homeowners in the UK to start home improvement projects.

The NHIM challenge is for people to #makeonechange in their home.

Last year, over 17 million adults across the UK made changes to their homes. With many of us spending more time at home than expected this year, even more are expected to start some home improvement projects.

Smart homes - clever stuff

Posted on 28th August 2020 at 14:13

Lightwave smart home controller and dimmer

We recently installed and setup this home automation system using Lightwave equipment.

Lightwave is a smart home range that has been designed to be simple to install and easy to integrate with other smart home products. Each dimmer or plug socket looks, behaves and can be installed like a standard socket or dimmer. It can all be controlled via your smart phone or tablet with clever features like time delays and triggers.

Our clients now have full control of their lighting wherever they are.

Make sure you check emergency lighting when you reopen

Posted on 18th August 2020 at 16:34

Now that many businesses are re-opening offices, shops and other buildings it’s important to remember emergency lighting maintenance.

When a building has been empty for weeks or months the batteries or backup power for all types of emergency lighting bulkheads or LEDs and exit signs need to be fully checked

Guidance for contractors working safely in your home

Posted on 27th July 2020 at 16:13

A new guide will be helpful for businesses like MSE that are going into people’s homes to complete essential work.

‘Work Safe, Safe Work’ provides three-part guidance about what to do before, while and after contractors like us visit.

The Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) has worked with TrustMark and the Construction Leadership Council to create the guide. Here’s a summary:

Do you follow the Electricity at Work Regulations?

Posted on 13th July 2020 at 12:28

Business owners will know about their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA).

However, the Electricity at Work Regulations add additional requirements for electrical safety.

Employers must make sure activities at work that use or might be affected by electricity are done safely. Any foreseeable risks must also be assessed and minimised, as far as possible.

Energy efficiency for privately rented commercial buildings

Posted on 22nd June 2020 at 13:53

Energy efficiency in our buildings is rarely as good as their designers planned. Globally non-domestic buildings account for more than 40% of energy consumption, so there’s plenty of scope for improvement.

Construction industry roadmap for the future

Posted on 15th June 2020 at 10:23

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) published its ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ strategy on 1 June. The idea is to drive recovery in the sector and to help the wider UK economy.

As we move on from the coronavirus outbreak and the economic downturn that is expected to follow it, construction will have an important role to play.

Construction employs over 3million people in a wide range of professions and trades, including electrical installation and maintenance. It also exports valuable products and services.