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battery compliance
Commissioning & Reliability

Europe’s battery boom is entering its compliance era

This year is less about scaling up and more about proving traceability, cybersecurity, and accountability across the battery supply chain.

30 January, 2026
warm homes plan eca backlash
Commissioning & Reliability

Warm Homes Plan faces criticism over lack of electrotechnical voice on workforce taskforce

The ECA has urged the Government to rethink how it plans to staff the UK’s home electrification drive, as outlined by the Warm Homes Plan.

27 January, 2026
connected energy scottow
Commissioning & Reliability

Connected Energy to develop second-life EV battery testing facility in Norfolk

Connected Energy is developing what it describes as the ‘UK’s most advanced second-life EV battery testing facility’.

22 January, 2026
Holly Garcia Panduit
Commissioning & Reliability

Panduit names Holly Garcia as Chief Commercial Officer

Panduit has promoted Holly Garcia to Chief Commercial Officer, tasking her with leading the company’s global commercial strategy.

22 January, 2026
data centre cooling
Commissioning & Reliability

Sustainability is now critical infrastructure

Johnson Controls' Katie McGinty argues that smart, connected building systems are turning decarbonisation into a competitive edge.

16 January, 2026
iet amendment 4 wiring regulations
Commissioning & Reliability

IET and BSI sign off Amendment 4 to BS 7671, with new rules due April 2026

The IET Wiring Regulations are set for another update, with a new chapter on stationary batteries and new guidance on Power over Ethernet.

15 January, 2026
welsh election
Commissioning & Reliability

ECA signals warning ahead of Welsh elections

The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has called on the next Welsh Government to overhaul apprenticeship support. 

14 January, 2026
nvent
Commissioning & Reliability

nVent expands service and training centres across Europe and Australia

nVent has opened and expanded a series of service and training centres across Europe and Australia.

12 January, 2026
eca 125 anniversary
Commissioning & Reliability

ECA celebrates 125th anniversary with extensive programme of activities

The Electrical Contractors’ Association has set out a year of national and regional activity to mark its 125th anniversary.

5 January, 2026
electrical ppe
Commissioning & Reliability

The uncomfortable truth about electrical PPE

Alsico's David Ward shares what new sector research reveals about why protective garments go unworn – and how to turn intent into habit.

23 December, 2025