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01
FEB
2024

Fossil Fuel Electricity Plummets to Lowest Levels since 1957

Step aside, fossil fuels! The stage is now set for renewables to take centre stage as electricity generated from fossil fuels hits its lowest point in 66 years. Since its peak in 2008, there’s been a remarkable two-thirds drop, thanks in part to the rapid expansion of...
13
MAR
2020

What the 2020 UK Budget means for Electric Vehicles and renewable energy

This week’s budget announcement was understandably overshadowed by the current coronavirus outbreak, however there was some information surrounding the future investment for electric vehicles. Electric Vehicles will benefit from the Budget as a Rapid Charging Fund has been...
07
MAR
2020

Modern cars producing 7% more CO2

Consumer group Which? have carried out tests on 292 car models since the start of 2017 to measure emissions released. Although emissions linked to harming human health (CO and NOx) have decreased, CO2 emissions have increased in almost all car classes and fuel types. On average...
04
FEB
2020

Petrol and diesel car sales ban brought forward to 2035

A ban on selling new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars in the UK will be brought forward from 2040 to 2035 at the latest. The government’s plans have changed after experts said 2040 would be too late for the UK to meet net zero-carbon ambitions by 2050. Once the ban comes into...
30
JAN
2020

MCS launch new Battery Storage Standard

National Certification scheme MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) have spent the last few months developing a new battery storage scheme, with input from Tesla, Sonnen, Moixa, Powervault, the STA and REA. The quality assurance scheme provides the framework for the...
09
SEP
2019

Electric Vehicle Charging: Changes to the industry

Electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging are a relatively new phenomenon, so it comes as no surprise that there are regular changes, and announcements that affect the sector. In today’s blog we wanted to update you on two announcements that may affect you if you’re...
17
JUN
2019

New ‘Smart Export Guarantee’ update

New laws to guarantee payment for solar homes providing excess electricity In January we brought you information confirming the announcement of the new ‘Smart Export Guarantee’. Last week the Government announced that new solar homes and businesses creating and...
25
MAR
2019

Norcroft Energy achieves LG Partner status

Norcroft Energy is proud to announce the achievement of LG Partner status. As a family run business, we provide a complete range of electrical services and solar PV installations to both domestic and commercial customers across the Yorkshire region, helping them to safely and...
22
JAN
2019

Energy efficient upgrades for Rubicon Ltd

Established in 1980, Rubicon Ltd has nearly 40 years of experience in the Steel Stockholding business across the North of England and the Midlands. Still a family run business to this day, Geoff Elsley, Managing Director commissioned Norcroft to install electric car charging...
04
DEC
2018

The 18th Edition and what it means for you

The 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulation is the latest set of standards to govern the electrical industry. All electricians must have taken and passed the course by January 2019. The 18th Edition was introduced on the 1st July 2018. All electrical installations where design and...