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Are electric vehicles on your radar? Or do you like the idea of an electric vehicle but implementing them at work seems a world away? We all know the obvious environmental benefits of driving an electric vehicle, but have you thought about the commercial benefits and the positive...

We service a lot of things in our lives – cars, boilers, alarms – and solar panels are no different. Cleaning your solar panels can increase efficiency by 10-20% and prolong the lifespan of your system. If you’ve invested in solar technology at home or for your...

An Energy Performance Certificate known as an EPC. Encourages properties to consider the amount of energy used in their property. Energy efficiency ratings are provided for all buildings and buildings are rated from A to G with A being with the most efficient and G being the...

Norcroft Energy have had one apprentice complete their training through the JTL apprenticeship scheme and another has recently started, allowing our family run electrical and renewable energy business to offer full time employment to local young adults. Electrical Apprenticeships...

As well as appearance, office lighting can have an impact on the way people work. Whether in an office, warehouse or retail environment, poor lighting can result in employees becoming tired and less productive. 4 key benefits of good lighting: Enhances wellbeing. Improves...

LED lighting is no longer the lighting of the future. It’s the lighting choice right now. LED lighting has significantly advanced over the last few years. I’m sure we all remember the days when energy saving light bulbs first made an appearance. There was very little variety....

From 1st October 2015, new regulations require Landlords in England to install carbon monoxide alarms and smoke alarms for tenanted properties, or face a £5,000 civil penalty. Requirement for smoke alarms If your property is occupied under a tenancy, you must ensure that from 1st...

Since the Government launched the Feed-in-Tariff Scheme back in 2010, it’s about to have the biggest shake up yet. According to the latest reports, the Government are proposing to cut solar panel earnings from £515 per year to £135 per year, leading to the phased closure of the...

Norcroft Energy completed a solar panel installation at Bentley Grange Farm in March 2013. Two years on, we hear from farmer Chris Moorhouse on how the solar system has exceeded expectations. The Moorhouse family have farmed at Bentley Grange since 1889. The different generations...

It was great to see so many familiar faces at this years Emley Show and Penistone Show. We hope everyone enjoyed a nice family day out. Here’s a quick round-up. Solar PV and Solar Thermal were of particular interest at the shows this year. It was also common that not many...