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£10m offered for green projects in rural communities

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The Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF) is a £10 million programme supporting rural communities in England to develop renewable energy projects.  Of the first round of applications received by the Midlands Energy Hub, three were approved by the board; The Harbury e-wheels project in Warwickshire will investigate the feasibility of using a vertical axis wind […]

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What do I need to know about an EICR?

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How do you know the electrics in your property are safe? One step is to ask a qualified electrician to produce an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) which assesses the condition of the electrics and gives peace of mind to both landlords, tenants and homeowners. Rented properties must have their electrics checked at least every […]

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How do I choose an Electrician?

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Choosing an electrician either for a job in your home or for your business can be difficult – there are likely to be many electricians in your local area, and choosing the right one for you can prove challenging. Here are a few tips which our clients have told us helped when choosing a contractor. […]

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How to stay safe from fire at Christmas

How to stay safe from fire at Christmas

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Have you decorated your home for Christmas yet? Pulling the decorations out of the loft and stringing up the lights you've had for years may be very nostalgic. However, it can also put your home at risk of fire. How many years have you had those lights exactly? Did you buy them or were they [...]

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Fuse Board and Gas Appliance Check Offer Terms & Conditions.

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To celebrate #electricalfiresafeteyweek and to help keep everyone safe this winter we are offering full fuse board checks from just £110 for a 1-bed property (£10 for each additional bedroom). This offer is only available to domestic properties within Herefordshire. The cost of the fuse board check is just £110 for a 1-bed property. Any additional bedrooms […]

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12 Steps to Fire-Safety

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A simple 12 point checklist to help you stay fire safe at home or work.  Install smoke alarms, a minimum of one per floor plus a heat alarm in the kitchen. In the case of commercial buildings, ensure you install the correct number of smoke alarms according to building regulations. Always place alarms on ceilings […]

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How to stay fire safe when buying online

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Buying electrical goods online, either directly from the producer or through third party sites such as eBay or amazon can save you a fortune on the recommended retail price  (RRP) of an item. However, criminals often use the anonymity provided by the internet to sell substandard and counterfeit goods. An initial investigation by Electrical Safety […]

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How do I chose an Electrician?

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Choosing an electrician either for a job in your home or for your business can be difficult – there are likely to be many electricians in your local area, and choosing the right one for you can prove challenging. Here are a few tips which our clients have told us helped when choosing a contractor. […]

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What you need to know about an EICR

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How do you know the electrics in your property are safe? One step is to ask a qualified electrician to produce an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) which assesses the condition of the electrics and gives peace of mind to both landlords, tenants and homeowners. Rented properties must have their electrics checked at least every […]

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