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The 18th Edition Live: Lessons learned at the Faraday Theatre Huddersfield MP and CEF Tackle Electrical Waste Through Education Continuing the success of International E-Waste Day Celebrating Tamlite Lighting: Manufacturer of the year 2018 CEF launches ‘Get Smart, Get Connected’ Guide to Smart Home Products CEF's Chris Ashworth appointed President of the Electrical Distributors’ Association Coronavirus - Construction Site Operating Procedures Pulling the Plug on Dangerous Work Practices Free online Expert Installer Training from Aico New Site Safety Guidance Released Choosing The Right Water Heating Products Save our Sparks: Work Smart, Stay Safe Electric Vehicle Charging Grants – What You Need To Know Construction Workers Eligible for Coronavirus Testing Government Scraps Tax on PPE Get Smart About Smart Homes ‘Site Operating Procedures’ Version 4 published by the Construction Leadership Council Safe Working in Homes Guidance Produced CICV Forum Releases New Guidance To Help Construction Industry Continue Careful Return Sign Up to Offer Green Homes Improvements Gas Safety Week: Help Keep Your Customers and Community Gas Safe Aico Release the Fifth Edition of their Electrical Contractors Handybook UK Set to Ban Sale of New Petrol and Diesel Cars From 2030 Halogen lightbulb sales to be banned from September CEF’s US business celebrates a huge win in the 2021 TITAN Business Awards Benefit from a £1,000 grant when you hire new electrical trainees Is this the most flexible, compact consumer unit ever? CEF celebrate 70 years with a new trade catalogue and dream holiday prizes Simple ways to help your customers save money on their energy bills We are CEF – check out our brand new video Important service update Check out our special EV feature in ECN Magazine Smart heating - why you and your customers need it Industry must seize ‘opportunity for change’ in building safety £620m for electric vehicles and street charging points is key to UK’s net zero future CEF are finalists in the Wholesaler of the Year category at Northern Ireland’s Electrical Awards EV battery ‘gigafactory’ to expand as demand for electric vehicles soars NAPIT welcomes heat and building strategy but calls for support to improve installer training Supermarkets have added nearly 1,000 EV charge points since 2020 CEF win Multinational Wholesaler of the Year at Northern Ireland’s Electrical Awards Average UK tradesperson loses over £1,300 a year due to bad weather Get yourself a Costa coffee when you buy Schneider products at selected CEF stores More than 8 in 10 tradespeople own or want an electric vehicle New homes in England will be required to have electric car chargers Stay safe with our Christmas electrical safety tips New flagship store for Doncaster Live TechTalks coming soon in partnership with the IET NICEIC Training Available at CEF CEF launches 31 Live TechTalks to help customers understand the 2nd amendment to the 18th edition wiring regulations Call to celebrate inspirational women engineers Win a holiday with Voltimum Plus, Schneider & CEF Thermal Imaging Cameras | The Lowdown Impact Drivers | The What, How, Why and Which CEF expands into bigger, more modern stores CEF sponsors Doddie Cup 555 Challenge Join us in your Christmas Jumpers New CEF Leigh branch now open

Get A Kick Out Of Fundraising CEF Big Breakfast CEF funds mental health training for apprentices Take a selfie in your Christmas jumper City Electrical Factors’ parent company to acquire The Segen Group Limited Ten times more public charging points needed to support electric vehicles NICEIC Training Available at CEF Call to celebrate inspirational women engineers CEF shows a greener vision for the electrical industry with Planet Mark certification VAT cut for energy efficiency improvements including solar panels CEF Cramlington answers the call from BBC’s DIY SOS CEF are finalists in the Aico HomeLINK Community Awards Tamlite eliminates plastic waste as part of circular economy strategy Mental Health First Aider training available through EIC LINIAN switches to sustainable packaging Renewable technology generated 40% of Britain's electricity in 2022 390 days running for Macmillan Cancer Support - Jonathan's story 555 miles cycled and over £518,000 raised We’re committed to Macmillan Cancer Support on World Cancer Day and every day CEF makes the shortlist for Building Communities Awards 2023 Supporting International Women’s Day Philip Irvine, from CEF Craigavon, named Unsung Hero at Northern Ireland’s Electrical awards CEF Wallsend joins BBC's DIY SOS on a glittering community project Celebrating the Community Heroes of our trades: On the Tools Awards special Wear, care and share with Christmas jumpers to support Macmillan Community Engagement Spotlight: CEF branches unite for Winter Shoebox Appeal We’ve joined forces with Treeapp as part of our commitment to reduce our environmental impact

Free online Expert Installer Training from Aico Coronavirus - Construction Site Operating Procedures Get Smart About Smart Homes New Site Safety Guidance Released Electric Vehicle Charging Grants – What You Need To Know Construction Workers Eligible for Coronavirus Testing Government Scraps Tax on PPE New Guidance Launched to Help Get the UK Safely Back to Work ‘Site Operating Procedures’ Version 4 published by the Construction Leadership Council UK Government Guarantee £10bn of Trade Credit Insurance Stay Safe When Working In People's Homes Safe Working in Homes Guidance Produced CICV Forum Releases New Guidance To Help Construction Industry Continue Careful Return Sign Up to Offer Green Homes Improvements Gas Safety Week: Help Keep Your Customers and Community Gas Safe Free Webinar – An Introduction to EV Charging with iCS Aico Release the Fifth Edition of their Electrical Contractors Handybook CLC Publishes Sixth Version of Construction Site Operating Procedures UK Set to Ban Sale of New Petrol and Diesel Cars From 2030 ESP Free Design Service for CCTV and Fire Systems Furlough update July 2021 Halogen lightbulb sales to be banned from September Benefit from a £1,000 grant when you hire new electrical trainees How the smart lighting revolution offers great opportunities for electrical experts Smart sensors: the eyes and ears of smart homes   Smart security - how to reassure your customers Is this the most flexible, compact consumer unit ever? Make the most of new car registrations - get EV installer certified Van driver toolkit Smart bathrooms: the opportunity to make the ‘smallest room’ smart Simple ways to help your customers save money on their energy bills We are CEF – check out our brand new video New rail approved products from Atkore Flexicon EV power and data in one cable - new EV ProInstall Cable - exclusive to CEF Smart heating - why you and your customers need it Industry must seize ‘opportunity for change’ in building safety NAPIT welcomes heat and building strategy but calls for support to improve installer training Average UK tradesperson loses over £1,300 a year due to bad weather Free bite-size course on smart lighting Carbon monoxide advice: Take a pro-active approach this winter Scottish businesses can claim up to £2,500 to improve ventilation Stay safe with our Christmas electrical safety tips Wrexham Mineral Cables leads plastic-free product revolution New reporting tool to monitor levels of unsafe and non-compliant electrical installations CEF launches 31 Live TechTalks to help customers understand the 2nd amendment to the 18th edition wiring regulations Learn more about the importance of Emergency Lighting compliance with Tamlite Green light for Domestic Electrician Apprenticeship Free CPD accredited CEF TechTalks are proving a hit with electricians across the UK Surge Expert Kirsty Johnson MIET Discusses Amendment 2 Mental Health First Aider training available through EIC Aurora’s LED Panels Now TP(a) Rated Assuring compliance and flexibility when installing downlights LINIAN switches to sustainable packaging NICEIC delivers update on electrical safety in the rented sector Part F changes to ventilation building regs - are you aware? Support the EIC when you buy WAGO 221 connectors at CEF CEF TechTalking our new Podcast series How can you significantly reduce emissions and save energy in an already well-managed building? Catch up on CEF TechTalks with our live 18th edition 2nd amendment webinar The small changes that could help your customers manage their energy bills Why do wiring regulations change? Testing electric vehicle charging points – what kit do electricians need? CEF Tech Talks are back How new EV Smart Charge Point regulations have changed and what installers need to be aware of How regulation changes affect protection and detection devices The importance of Energy Management for business New energy saving LED highbay from Aurora Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations - what you need to know How lighting can help create a happier and healthier workplace Risk assessment for surge protection - what you need to know What is wireless charging and how will it help with electric vehicle take up? A lifetime of electrical expertise, from Van Driver to Managing Director - Chris Ashworth, CEF How choosing the right tools can help protect your health and livelihood AFDDs & regulation changes Commercial and residential LED floodlights designed with the installer in mind Insulation resistance testing - what you need to know Premature collapse of wiring systems - what you need to know RCD standards - what you need to know TechTalks coming to the Isle of Man Proteus Switchgear - Distribution Boards for all spaces How a thermal imaging camera can help with EICRs Home battery storage myths busted Why do some electricians fail to safely isolate and test electrical systems? Banned lamps CEF brings tailor-made ATEX solutions to Hazardex Live! 2023 Code of Practice – EV What changed with RCDs in Amendment 2? TechTalking - Generators IET & BSI publish Corrigendum to BS 7671:2018 (IET Wiring Regulations) CEF and IET to host live webinar explaining Corrigendum to BS 7671:2018 New CEF Leigh branch now open New CEF TechTalks with all-new topics, starting in September Which fluorescent lamps are being phased out in September 2023? What to expect when you come to a TechTalk How TechTalks empower your expertise How we helped power a luxury Shoreline development in Folkestone How simple swaps can help your customers save money on energy bills New branch opens in Navan, Ireland Experience the power of DeWALT on tour CEF wins at Solar & Storage Live 2023 Stay shock-free this Halloween: Safety tips for electricians Staying safe on Bonfire Night – top tips for electricians Switch to LED lighting: a bright idea for winter energy savings Celebrating the Community Heroes of our trades: On the Tools Awards special Join us at Homes UK and Unlock Net Zero Live Carbon Monoxide safety: top tips for electricians Are solar panels worth installing in the UK? Milwaukee’s Big Red Tour 2024 Illuminating the future: Firestay Sustainable Geo® Modular Downlight Thinking of adding solar panel installation to your business? What you need to know… Solar panel installation guide for UK homes  Battery storage for solar panels - what you need to know How do solar panels work? An introductory guide for electricians Solar PV panel installation training – what you need to know  Powering the EV revolution with ChargePoint  What government grants are there for solar panels in the UK? Buy a FLUKE, get one FREE Our guide to choosing the perfect outdoor heater Choosing the right air conditioner or fan for your business Your guide to garden power tools

Electric Vehicle Charging Grants – What You Need To Know UK Maps Out Ambitious Plan for Electric Vehicle Uptake EV Try Before You Buy Scheme Embrace and Adopt: How Electricians Can Drive the EV Industry Forwards Free Webinar – An Introduction to EV Charging with iCS UK Set to Ban Sale of New Petrol and Diesel Cars From 2030 2.3 million EV charging points needed Make the most of new car registrations - get EV installer certified Demand for electric vehicles increases despite a fall in total new car registrations Government launches app to encourage switch to electric vehicles Misconceptions holding back electric vehicle sales, finds new research EV sales soar despite overall car sales drop Charge ahead with the EV opportunity and CEF EV power and data in one cable - new EV ProInstall Cable - exclusive to CEF £620m for electric vehicles and street charging points is key to UK’s net zero future EV battery ‘gigafactory’ to expand as demand for electric vehicles soars Supermarkets have added nearly 1,000 EV charge points since 2020 More than 8 in 10 tradespeople own or want an electric vehicle New homes in England will be required to have electric car chargers The number of electric vehicles is rapidly overtaking the installation of new charging points 2021 marks largest ever increase in electric vehicle sales in the UK Changes to grants for electric vehicle chargepoints in homes from April 2022 Britishvolt powers ahead with plans for a UK battery gigaplant Check out Fully Charged Live One in five new car buyers goes electric in January CEF EV Event draws the crowds to Sheffield How to overcome common challenges when installing an EV charger Ten times more public charging points needed to support electric vehicles Grants for electric vans and trucks extended 300,000 public EV charge points by 2030 Boost for electric vehicles in March 'Van plan' needed for trades to switch to electric Scottish Government is providing £30 million to support switch to electric vehicles Government closes plug-in car grant Network Rail install new EV charging points at train stations Testing electric vehicle charging points – what kit do electricians need? CEF Tech Talks are back How new EV Smart Charge Point regulations have changed and what installers need to be aware of One million electric vehicles now on UK roads What is wireless charging and how will it help with electric vehicle take up? How fast is the world adopting electric vehicles? Powering the EV revolution with ChargePoint 

V3 Site Safety Guidance Released 18.5 COVID-19 Construction Sites Safe Shutdown Guidance New Guidance Launched to Help Get the UK Safely Back to Work ‘Site Operating Procedures’ Version 4 published by the Construction Leadership Council Stay Safe When Working In People's Homes Safe Working in Homes Guidance Produced CICV Forum Releases New Guidance To Help Construction Industry Continue Careful Return CLC Publishes Sixth Version of Construction Site Operating Procedures

IET & BSI publish Amendment 2 (2022) to BS 7671:2018 (IET Wiring Regulations) CEF launches 31 Live TechTalks to help customers understand the 2nd amendment to the 18th edition wiring regulations 2nd amendment to the 18th Edition BS 7671 wiring regulations published Catch up on CEF TechTalks with our live 18th edition 2nd amendment webinar Risk assessment for surge protection - what you need to know

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