Should I Train to Become a Gas Engineer in 2021?

With the recent COVID crisis, unemployment is on the rise, and there are some industries …

Air/Ground Source Heat Pump Engineers As the Next Logical Learning

Any tradesperson in any profession understands that natural progression comes from elevated learning and understanding …

A Gas Engineers Guide to Apprenticeships

So why take on an apprentice? Apprentices are often characterised as the “spotty youth” types, with …

Glasgow has received £4.75m to retrofit existing housing stock

According to the Scottish House Condition Survey, approximately 72,000 households in Glasgow were fuel poor …

Policies unveiled for post-COVID revival

Based in Brussels, the group’s recommended policies address the necessary measures for combatting the negative …

Energy industry is off-track for climate goals

This is according to a recent report about the energy industry by the International Energy …

350-MW solar-storage park in Kent

The UK government has given planning consent to the up to 350-MW Cleve Hill Subsidy-free …

UK government extends feedback window for CfD changes

The UK government has extended the consultation period for sharing opinions regarding the planned changes …

Researchers map major renewable energy sites

Researchers at the University of Southampton have mapped the global locations of major renewable energy …

EU and UK face a Dramatic shift in Energy Mix

In the first three months of 2020, coal power dropped by 25.5 percent across the …

UK city launches ‘world’s first’ zero-carbon superhub

Oxford City Council has launched Energy Superhub Oxford (ESO), which is thought to be a …

Austria closes the door on its final coal plant, with more countries to follow

The last coal plant in Austria has officially closed. Verbund’s Mellach site has shut its …

Small-scale Low-Carbon Technology could help UK reach Net-Zero

If the UK invests in small-scale, affordable low-carbon technology instead of large projects such as …

Hackney Council now uses renewable energy

100 per cent of the electricity sourced by Hackney Council now comes from renewable energy …

Energy Demands change due to COVID-19

COVID-19 has had many negative impacts worldwide. But when it comes to energy usage, the …

Wealthiest consume 20 times more energy than poorer consumers

A new study published in Nature Energy revealed that among all countries, the wealthiest 10 …

Bristol receives £10 million to expand its low-carbon heat networks

Bristol City Council has received £10 million in funding from the government to expand the …

Japan’s Itochu invests in UK Winch Energy

Winch Energy Ltd, the UK off-grid renewable energy developer, has announced an investment from Japanese …

How communities can benefit from energy decommissioning

A new study will explore what is left behind of the carbon-intensive energy infrastructure and …

Cornwall’s first smart grid-connected wind project

UK energy company Centrica has teamed up with Cornwall Council to develop a smart wind …

£6 million skills programme introduced to help meet Scotland’s net-zero housing goals

A new £6 million skills programme has been put in place to help train the …

Green Energy: Hydrogen Heating will be trialled in Staffordshire

A “first of its kind”, zero-carbon, hydrogen project has been designed to heat homes and …

Join Our Team – Gas Trainer/Assessor

This varied role will suit a highly driven, organised individual who wants to work as …

Energy companies are failing Britain’s vulnerable citizens, report says

A recent report has been launched in Westminster explaining how energy companies must do more …

Electrical Standards to come into force in the UK

On 25th October 2019, sections 122 and 123 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 …

Customer Care: Electrical Safety Guide for Winter

As with gas and heating, the use of electricity will increase during the winter months. …

UK starts pre-qualification for offshore wind leasing round

The Crown Estate has announced the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) for the UK’s offshore wind leasing …

UK government to invest £220m in new fusion power station

The Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) will be a commercially viable fusion power station …

Case Study – Smart Metering

"I worked in a fabrication factory for nearly 30 years, and always felt I could do more. …

Take A Look At Our New Centre!

On Friday 6th September we had a photographer come down to take some pictures and …

Why Become a Smart Meter Installer?

EDF Increases Sustainability Loans Facility to €5 Billion

French utility giant, EDF, has signed two sustainability-indexed revolving facilities for the purpose of increasing their …

65% of UK consumers want more transparency in water company expenditure

According to recent findings, 65 per cent of consumers in the UK are calling out for …

Lidl invests €1 million in solar panels at Newbridge centre

Lidl has received a grant from Kildare Country Council to install energy-saving solar panels at …

Hello Sustainability! National Trust waves goodbye to Fossil Fuels

The National Trust, Europe’s largest conservation charity, has announced its plans to divest its complete …

The UK becomes the first country to pass net-zero law

The United Kingdom has officially become the first G20 country to pass a law that …

Helping Customers Deal with their Energy Supplier when Moving

If your customers are moving home, but staying in the same area, you are in …

UK’s longest ever coal-free run comes to an end

The UK’s electricity network’s longest ever coal-free run has officially reached its end after almost …

Help your customers keep Energy bills down over Summer

With the days being longer, warmer, and frankly, more enjoyable, families will likely want more …

Customer Care: Looking after your Boiler over Summer

As a professional in this industry, you will likely be aware that many homeowners may …

Ways to Save: Green Alternatives to Gas Boilers

With summer finally here, many homeowners may want to get ahead of the next seasonal …

Setting Records: Britain goes Coal-free for a week!

Britain is expected to set a new record with its first ever week of coal-free …

Join Our Team – Sales Administrator Required!

We are looking for a full time Sales Administrator to join our friendly team at …

Help to save Public Sector Money with this Energy Saving Guide

According to the Carbon Trust, the public sector could immediately cut its energy bill by …

UK water bills to rise in April

The average UK water bills to rise by £8 a year from April this year, …

Keep your Business Safe from Tool Theft

Tool theft is on the rise. Over 50 per cent of builders in the UK …

UK must step in with Industry Deal to Support Scotland’s Oil and Gas Sector

The Parliamentary Scottish Affairs Committee investigation has discovered that the gas and oil sector has …

Brits interest in retailer-led Services for Home Improvement and Maintenance

Retailers such as Amazon and John Lewis are making waves in the home improvement and …

Lone Working Requires a Sensible Risk Assessment

According to Statista, an online statistics website, there were 265,000 electricians working in the UK …

SELECT campaigning for Professional Recognition of Electricians

The continuous threat of poor and potentially dangerous electrical work has once again been highlighted …

The Rise of Renewable Energy

By the end of 2018, renewables made up one third (33 per cent) of UK …

4 UK Engineering Trade Shows you cannot miss in 2019!

Whether you work solo or you are part of a team, increasing product awareness can …

New Year, New Career: Get Ready for a Job in Engineering in 2019

We’re finally in 2019! With the new year underway, many of you have probably made …

Testing Cables: Stay Safe

While we may like to view the modern world as a wireless haven, cables remain …

Turning Waste into Fuel

When the by-products of everyday life arrive at a waste-processing facility, it is likely that …

Key Dates for the 18th Edition

As the 18th Edition has come into play, we have received many questions regarding deadlines …

Are you Considering taking the 18th Edition Course?

This electrical training course will allow you to become familiar with the layout, content and …

Business Administration Apprentice

Candidates must be reliable, enthusiastic and have a keen eye for detail. GCSE Grade “C” …

Meeting Room Hire

We have purpose built conference facilities available for hire for large group meetings, plus due …

18th Edition Training Course

Last week we had our first 18th Edition course and we're very proud to say …

Ever thought about employing a Gas Apprentice?

Did you know... Apprentices under 19 are 100% government funded (ESFA) Apprentices over 19 are …

Apprenticeship Open Days

ECTA are holding open days for you to visit us to find out more information …

Skills Shortage In The Gas Industry

The “Gas Safe Decade Review” has highlighted the ageing workforce in this industry, with half of gas …

We have moved!

As most of you know, we have recently moved centres. Our new centre on Newby …

Plumb Expo

We can discuss all your staffing development and training needs on the day or you …

ECTA Racing Season 2018

Pre season testing - TBA Anglesey - 24th - 25th March Oliver's mount spring cup - 21st - …

New courses available at ECTA training.

The first of these three courses is REGT 1 - Domestic Medium Pressure Meter Regulators. …

Gas Safety Week is Here!

Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon …

Job opportunity: Smart Metering Trainer / Assessor

ECTA Training and Assessment are currently recruiting for a highly motivated industry expert in Smart …

ECTA are recruiting an Apprenticeship Manager

The Apprenticeship Manager will be passionate about fostering an ethos of continuous improvement across all …

ECTA – After the course

ECTA - After the course One of the biggest worries for people on industry skills training …

ECTA Smart meter training courses

ECTA Smart meter training courses - what’s involved? ECTA Smart Meter Diplomas are suitable for people …

ECTA sponsors Mark Purslow Racing

Last year Mark won the Manx Grand Prix as a newcomer, and then came 4th …

ECTA are looking for a Gas trainer & assessor

Your role will include: Delivery of classroom based and practical training courses to learners Identifying training needs …

ECTA welcome a new team member

We're very pleased to announce that Mike Heydon has joined our expanding team. Mike comes to …

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We'd just like to send out our best wishes to customers old and new for …

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