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The current COVID-19 situation is on everyone’s minds, and we hope that you, your family and friends are staying safe and well. We are continuing to follow all government and industry-body guidance, and our top priority continues to be supporting our customers, staff, our family...

New legislation in relation to Electrical Safety Standards on Rental Properties is coming in from the 1st June 2020 and effective from the 1st July 2020. What the legislation means: From 1st June 2020, private landlords in England will be required to have the electrical...

Electric Vehicles will be the norm in 20 years but besides the benefits of clearer air and saving on fuel costs, could they actually benefit the way we drive? Hyundai has recently conducted an experiment to test this. People were tested in petrol or diesel cars and then electric...

It’s fantastic to see solar power becoming more accessible as new solar farms are being switched on in the most unexpected locations. Alaska’s winter months get less than 6 hours of daylight, yet their 10-acre farm switched on by Renewable IPP in January is expected to power...

The rollout for smart meters in every home has been pushed back to 2024 from the original deadline of 2020 due to a lack of available technology. Consumer group citizens advice has been calling for the deadline to be extended in the best interests of the customers so technical...

Ban on gas heating for new homes by 2025, it will be interesting to see what happens regarding gas heating in new homes and further efforts to tackle climate change. A ban on gas by 2025 to address climate change concerns was part of the chancellor’s standards for delivering...

Electric vehicles are a relatively new phenomenon, but they are expected to become the dominant form of vehicle between 2020 and 2030. The government states it is committed to make the UK a world leader in the electric car industry, so it is likely we will see further uptake over...

Holidays are meant to be relaxing, but do you have peace of mind about the safety of your property whilst you’re away? Posting beach pictures and checking into your destination online may seem the perfect way to share your holiday with friends and family, but it may alert...

The ELEX Show is a specialist event designed specifically for professional electricians. The show takes places at six different locations across the country. The Norcroft Energy team visited this year’s Harrogate event at the Great Yorkshire Showground on Friday the 24th May. The...

As an electrician I have seen many improvements within our industry, but for me the one that has had the biggest impact is LED lighting. The changes within the LED lighting industry over the last twenty years have improved lighting for both electricians and consumers alike. Since...