Sustainable energy and lighting upgrades must not be overlooked, despite desperate need for school building repairs

In response to a recent report highlighting that an estimated 700,000 children are being taught in unsafe or ageing school buildings in England, leading sustainable energy company, Powercor, is warning against neglecting the necessary transition to sustainable energy solutions and modern LED lighting systems in schools. The report, by the National Audit Office, throws into […]

Making light work of emergency systems

It might be a legal requirement, but there remains a wide level of misunderstanding over what constitutes emergency lighting. All commercial properties must have an approved emergency lighting system installed. The system not only needs to be correctly installed but also regularly tested. Design, installation and operation is subject to a wide range of regulations […]

PAT Testing requirements for Landlords

We often get asked about Pat Testing Requirements from Landlords who are responsible, and do not want to fall foul of their electrical safety obligations under the current law by not having essential electrical safety tests and periodic checks on their premises. In house portable appliance testing is recommended when letting out premises to tenants, […]

What is PAT Testing and how can you comply?

What is PAT Testing? Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use and comply with regulations. Most electrical safety defects can be found by visual examination but some types of defect can only be found by testing. However, it […]

What is the annual NICEIC inspection and what does it entail?

As a fully fledged member of the NICEIC (national inspection council for electrical installation contractors) for many years. Certain criteria has to be met to maintain membership of the organisation. Part of this criteria is a yearly inspection which is carried out by our local Senior Inspector for the NICEIC –  Richard White. We recently […]

Time for a Health and Safety Audit

In some circles, the words “health and safety audit” are enough to cause panic; in others, sighing and rolling of the eyes; or they can simply bring a swift end to any conversation. However, here at Powercor, our aim is to instil and incorporate health and safety audits and practices as a natural part of […]