Author: Lou Howells

Leading the Charge highlighted at MCS event for Green Careers Week

Coinciding with Green Careers Week on 7-12 November, the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) invited stakeholders with interests and expertise in the domestic renewable energy sector to discuss the roles they are playing in our shared drive to upskill the industry and ensure competency through robust and effective training. 

Jim Johnson, North West Regional Manager at ECA, was one of the industry leaders invited to take part, and spoke about ‘Leading the Charge’. Jim explained how the work of installers is crucial in ensuring the transition happens, but urgent progress is needed to keep up with the pace of change required for the safe and efficient switch to an electrified future. This progress requires advances in innovation, better multi-disciplinary working, recruiting the future workforce now and a focus on upskilling. 

Read the full article in Installer here. 

ECA Director of CSR, Paul Reeve CEnv, contributes opinion piece for Construction News

ECA’s Director of CSR, Paul Reeve CEnv contributed an opinion piece for Construction News in October 2022, discussing the key role that the electrotechnical industry will play in realising the UK’s target of net zero by 2050. 

In highlighting the commercial opportunities presented by the transition to clean electricity, and the impact that adopting low carbon technologies can have on lowering energy bills, Paul Reeve CEnv explains that a lot of progress is already underway within the sector, and this is one of the reasons why ECA have partnered with CWP to produce the digital series Leading the Charge.  

Paul Reeve CEnv goes on to mention the industry leaders and organisations featured in Leading the Charge, sharing how the digital series aims to inspire and support the sector, calling for collaboration and joined-up regulation from government to help the electrotechnical industry face the challenges that achieving a net zero future presents. 

Read the full piece on Construction News here. 

Leading the Charge recognised in the CLC CO2nstructZero Industry Awards 

The Construction Leadership Council launched its CO2nstruct Zero programme at COP26, with associated measures to track carbon reduction activities, and challenge the industry to improve in nine key areas covering transport, buildings and construction activity. 

At its first annual review, the programme was pleased to celebrate the work of its 200+ supporting Business Champions and Partners through four awards. 

The ECA was awarded the Business Partner of 2022, exemplifying the values and ethos of CO2nstruct Zero through engagement and influence. Through Leading the Charge, the ECA demonstrated extensive engagement and reach to new audiences, in a topic that is not routine for their area of work. 

Further information on CO2nstructZero is available here. 

Leading the Charge Podcast – Episode Six

In our final Leading The Charge podcast we discuss futureproofing during transition.

Join guests Martin Baxter, Director of Policy and External Affairs, IEMA and the Government Green Jobs Delivery Group and Andrew Weston, Technical Director, IMTECH, as they delve into the complex world of policies and frameworks around the net zero transition.

This episode is hosted by multi award-winning broadcaster and journalist Rob Smith, and sponsored by The Electric Heating Company and Actemium.

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Leading the Charge Podcast – Episode Five

In episode 5 of our Leading The Charge podcast series, we look at why decarbonisation is vital for achieving net zero, and the role of the energy sector in achieving the UK’s targets.  

Join guests Luke Osborne, Energy and Emerging Technologies Solutions Advisor, ECA and David Hÿtch, Head of Energy, Clean Growth & Infrastructure, Innovate UK, as they discuss the challenges and opportunities energy decarbonisation has for our sector.

This episode is hosted by multi award-winning broadcaster and journalist Rob Smith, and sponsored by TNEI and DCC.

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Leading the Charge Cover Story on ECA Today

Leading the Charge is the feature article in the Autumn 2022 edition of ECA Today. The series is showcased over eleven pages, with a full page dedicated to each of the series’ partners.

In the issue’s From the Editor, Jane Dawson, ECA Head of Public Affairs and Public Relations, explains how Leading the Charge provides insights from industry about the skill of electrotechnical professionals, challenges faced, and the advances in technology that will enable the sector to support the UK’s move to clean electricity:

“Despite ongoing challenges, contractors are forging ahead in the expanding net zero market, as Leading the Charge shows. The energy crisis means investment in low carbon is a sure way to cut operational costs and help to future-proof businesses.”

Read ECA Today, Issue 50 to learn more about the series and meet the businesses who are helping the UK achieve net zero through innovation and collaboration with the electrotechnical sector.