Smart metering in the 21st century
M&E Solutions, a Greater London region member, has won a major smart metering contract that it is undertaking on behalf of a leading housing association. Its client decided that it wanted all of its renewable energy developments monitored from one central position.
M&E managing director David Bowyer said: ‘This gave us the
opportunity to demonstrate to our client the advantages of GSM smart metering. As the owner of the Feed-in Tariff (FIT), our client can now monitor the output generation of its solar PV installations using mobile phone technology.’ M&E’s joint managing directors, David Bowyer and Peter Bowes,
are former regional electricity company engineers, and they have a wealth of experience with metering arrangements. M&E staff have set up IT networks to help both themselves and their clients utilise these new technologies. Emma Burgess, of the Greater
M&E electrician James Window explaining to Emma Burgess the concept of the smart metering system
London regional team, said: ‘In recent years, we have seen a phenomenal growth in intelligent buildings, energy management, automation and IT systems. It is good to see our members delivering these technologies, and the ECA is here to support them all the way.’
Racing ahead
The West Midlands region hosted a well-attended seminar for members and their clients at Wolverhampton Racecourse on 12 April. The event was sponsored by Newey & Eyre Midlands region. Regional director Bill Smith started the event by discussing the need for diversifi cation in the industry. ECA West Midlands regional manager Steve Roberts said:
‘I would encourage members to widen their capability or partner with others and look for new opportunities in areas such as PV, facilities services or even management. Having another string to your bow can only enhance our members’ business off erings and, hopefully, increase margins.’ Mark Facey, of ZIP heaters, also provided an interesting
presentation, adding food for thought for those members looking for new and diverse opportunities. Following the presentation, guests enjoyed an evening’s horse racing to conclude an entertaining and informative day.
Swinging London
This year’s Greater London region golf day was held on Thursday 25 April, at Bush Hill Park Golf Club in Enfi eld, where 56 members, guests and sponsors played for the Ron Applebee Memorial Cup and the Eric Cline Memorial Shield. The day was sponsored by Cableplus, Edmundson Electrical, Schneider Electric, NCM, and Kewtech. The team winners were from W G Wigginton, and the Eric Cline Shield was won by Brian Parris of Certsure. The Ron Applebee Members’ Cup was won by John Wall of ACL Electrical. Meanwhile, the nearest-the-pin winner was Peter Hart from Phoenix Fire & Security, the longest-drive winner was Max Holt from SES, and the members runner-up was Steve Biggs of W Portsmouth & Co.
Zoe Freedman from the Greater London regional team
presenting John Wall with the winners’ cup
Getting on board
EC Insurance Holdings (ECIH) has announced that Mark Crilley, managing director of Marcoe Electrical and member of the Greater London region, has been appointed as ECA-nominated non-executive director on the boards of ECIH and its subsidiaries Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company and Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Services. Mark has more 30 years experience in the electrical
contracting industry, working for Marcoe on contracts such as the Olympic Aquatics Centre and water polo venues. In addition, Mark is managing director at JBOS Holdings, the property development business he established.
CORRECTION An evening’s horse racing was enjoyed after the business event
Our apologies for a geographical mix-up in last issue’s Regional View section. Kevin Bush is the new regional manager for the ECA South East region, not the South West, as we reported.
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