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On World EV Day (9 September) NAPIT External Affairs Manager Nigel Richardson shares some tips and experiences of owning an electric vehicle. The number of electric vehicles on our roads is steadily increasing but there are still a lot of myths about what they are like to own and drive,…

Steve Melton, NAPIT Commercial & Compliance Director, responds to the Government’s announcement today (Tuesday, July 30) that all councils in England are to be given new, mandatory housing targets. The new targets will mean councils must boost housebuilding in areas most in need, helping more people buy their own homes…

Frank Bertie, Managing Director, responds to the new bills in the King’s Speech, on July 17, which will set the agenda for the new Government. In a busy King’s Speech with 40 bills announced by the Government, there were three areas that particularly caught the eye here at NAPIT showing…

Tim Nixon, Business Development Manager at NAPIT, discusses the importance of providing the next generation of electricians with support and learning opportunities for World Youth Skills Day. For young people joining the industry, it’s essential that they are equipped with the right skills and support. World Youth Skills Day, celebrated…

Frank Bertie, Managing Director, welcomes the positive approach of the new Labour Government’s willingness to engage with industry to bring forward plans to meet the Net Zero targets and looks forward to working with Government officials, politicians and policy makers from all parties. After the general election on July 4th,…

With the launch of the NAPIT EXPO Zone at every ELEX event in 2024, NAPIT hopes to reach as many people as possible and bring its best to the country, comments Frank Bertie, Chief Technical Officer at NAPIT The NAPIT EXPO events have gained increasing popularity with participants over the…

The increasing number of fatalities, injuries and destructive fires caused by electric-bikes and electric scooters have been a cause for concern. In light of the eight deaths, 190 injuries, and at least six fires a week, and the prediction that 338 more fires will occur by the end of the…

David Cowburn, Chief Operating Officer at NAPIT, reflects on the publication of findings by the Competition and Markets Authority and a current consultation to redevelop the Microgeneration Certification Scheme, the potential for these to impact on NAPIT and consumers. Having previously blogged about the importance of consumer confidence, I want…

On Friday 2nd June, NAPIT were the immensely proud headline sponsors of Northern Ireland’s Electrical Awards 2023. The event is to recognise the achievements of the top electrical contractors, consultants, suppliers, people, products, and projects across Northern Ireland.   NAPIT Head of Commercial, Stephen Melton, joined the celebrations and was on…

David Cowburn, Chief Operating Officer at NAPIT, considers the impact of consumer confidence on growth in the energy efficiency and low carbon heating sectors and outlines what is needed to strengthen confidence in this sector to enable the retrofitting of around 26 million homes by 2050, needed to meet the…