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A low carbon future W
elcome to the August issue of Electrical Wholesaler!
New Labour Market Intelligence published by The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) has shown an increased focus on low carbon activities and an increase in expected demand for qualifi ed electricians and apprentices.
The study found more work associated with the net zero carbon agenda compared to 2020. When looking at which technologies are likely to have the most signifi cant impact over the next three years, responses included energy effi ciency management (38%), EV or vehicle to grid infrastructure (31%), automation (21%) and network/wi-fi enabled devices (20%). Fitting, therefore, that this month’s issue features a number of experts speaking on just these topics. Timeguard’s Andy Douglas shares his thoughts on the future of smart buildings and the complicated nature of the regulations around net zero - read more
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05,12 on page 21.
On page 20, meanwhile, Matthew Gibbons of Plug&Drive, a UK manufacturer and installer of electric vehicle charge points, looks ahead at the outlook for the next few years as the popularity of EVs continues to surge, while the network of public charge points lags signifi cantly behind.
Plus, as always, our usual news, views, products and installations from market-leading businesses across the sector, including a feature on emergency lighting from ESP (24) and an interview with the new managing director of the Electrical Industries Charity, Jess Vailima (page 26).
14 INDUSTRY NEWS Market and industry update
05,08,12, PRODUCT NEWS 14, 16 The latest new releases
INSTALLATION NEWS Completed projects by leading suppliers
REGULARS 27
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INDUSTRY EVENT Smart Buildings Show
PRODUCT FINDER
Your guide to the latest releases BUYER’S GUIDE
The who’s who of the electrical industry
FEATURES 20
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Electrical Wholesaler is proud to support the Electrical Industries Charity
AUGUST 2023 VOLUME 63 NUMBER 08 26 EV CHARGING The charge point shortage
HOME AUTOMATION Timeguard on smart devices
EMERGENCY LIGHTING Legislation and standards
INTERVIEW Jess Vailima, MD at the EIC 26 20
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