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SummitSkills welcomes movement on feed-in tariffs
On Thursday 19 January, Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker announced that the Government has laid before Parliament draft licence modifications which provide for a reduced FiTs rate of 21p/kW from 1 April 2012 for eligible new solar PV installations on or after 3 March 2012. Announcing the latest development, while Government awaits the judgment of the Court of Appeal about the challenge to its proposal to reduce the FiTs from 12 D... [more]
ECA says Government FITs appeal defeat means wild ride for the industry
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) says the Government’s unsuccessful High Court appeal to the recent ruling on solar PV feed-in tariffs could mean a wild ride for an industry that is already reeling from Government announcements in the last few months. Paul Reeve, ECA Head of Environment, says: “Before anyone celebrates, we should remember that future funding for FITs is not unlimited. Some of the available cash could now be used u... [more]
Promoting your business online: how to connect with hundreds of thousands of potential customers
Google data shows that there are approximately 823,000 searches made online in the UK1 each month for electrician-related phrases, so if you’re part of the estimated 40% of UK SMEs2 that don’t have a website and rely solely on offline promotion, you risk losing out on a substantial amount of business. Gone are the days when people only use a telephone directory to look up local electricians; an increasing number of customers nowadays look on... [more]
St Helens takes the advantage with Prysmian FP
Prysmian’s FP200 Gold® has recently been installed into the fire alarm and the voice alarm PA system at St Helens RFC’s new home stadium, Langtree Park. The Saints have officially left their old ground at Knowsley Road to begin the new season at the freshly built 18,000 capacity stadium. As with any public stadium venue, fire safety systems are of paramount importance. FP200 Gold® complies with the requirements of fire alarm standard, BS 583... [more]
Expert guide to safety signs in the workplace launched by Arco
Regulations could change frequently and businesses need to ensure they are constantly compliant. Arco, safety expert, released a comprehensive Safety Signs catalogue complete with over 3,000 signs that meet current BS and potential future EN standards plus expert advice to help businesses prepare for any changes. The Arco Safety Signs catalogue is available as a point of reference and advice for all businesses. The catalogue helps businesses ... [more]
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