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At Norcroft Energy, we’re committed to keeping you informed about the latest developments in energy-efficient lighting. Starting in September 2023, pivotal legislation is set to reshape the lighting landscape across the UK. The government’s stance on combating climate...

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...

The current COVID-19 situation is on everyone’s minds and following the announcement made last night we wanted to get in touch to reassure you that the health and wellbeing of our clients, staff, our family and their families is still very much our top priority. We will no longer...

The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) confirmed on the 12th March that the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) and On-street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS) will continue for another year. There will however be some proposed...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...