Welcome to the NAPIT blog. Myself and the Directors of NAPIT will keep you regularly updated with news, information, legislation, opinions, training, regulations and events that shape the industries in which we all work within. Please feel free to post your comments below and contribute to the discussions.
Mike Andrews LLB (Hons), LLM, Chief Executive, The NAPIT Group
Latest News
NAPIT backs fire safety
By NAPIT
4th December 2023
Frank Bertie, Chief Technical Officer at NAPIT, explains why NAPIT endorses the Electrical Fire Safety Week 2023 initiative This year, the Electrical Fire Safety Week takes place from Monday 4th December. It is an initiative set up by Electrical Safety First, which works with the Home Office to promote electrical…
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NAPIT addresses the dangers associated with battery fires on e-bikes and e-scooters
By NAPIT
11th August 2023
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…
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Key Developments in Consumer Protection
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…
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NAPIT sponsor Northern Ireland’s Electrical Awards 2023
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…
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Consumer Confidence is key to growth in the domestic energy efficiency and low carbon heating market
By NAPIT
16th January 2023
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…
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