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UK Tescos to run 100% renewable electricity in 2017
Tesco has announced that in the UK and Ireland, they will run 100 per cent renewable electricity this year. Plans will be expanded worldwide by 2030 as the company has pledged to become a zero carbon company by 2050. To help combat climate change, the supermarket has...
Order in May for a chance to win vouchers
May marks the 15th year that Eaton Electrical has been a registered with the NICEIC. To celebrate the milestone, we’re running a prize draw for our customers! All orders placed in May will be entered into a prize draw for a £30 John Lewis voucher. Whether it’s an...
Elvis Presley’s former home burnt out by electrical fire
Electrical fires are an ongoing problem for us all. Unfortunately, they even affect the most treasured of properties. It seems like no matter the amount of care and time put into maintaining the aesthetics of culturally important properties, problems can still occur...
Article: Electrical makeover of a heritage property
The April edition of the Electrical Contracting News magazine features an interesting article written by our contracts manager Luke Czerpack. Electrical Contracting News is a definitive business magazine for the electrical contracting industry and we're pleased to...
Most of Europe’s new power now comes from renewables
Eaton Electrical has long been an advocate of renewable energy, and we’re pleased to that a recent study has shown that of the new power added to the EU’s electricity grids in 2016, the majority was renewable. Close to 90 per cent of new power in Europe now comes from...
The impact retail lighting has on sales
There are a number of things that affect customers’ behaviour. The store’s layout, promotions and customer service are just some of the factors that influence a customer once they are in the shop, but one advantageous area that is frequently overlooked is the store’s...
Article: Renovating heritage property
We're pleased to see our compliance manager, Luke Czerpak in the March edition of the Building Services & Environmental Engineer (BSEE) magazine. In the wake of the news that Buckingham Palace is to undergo a 10 year, £369 million refurbishment, Luke explains in...
Most common causes of electrical fires
Despite the number of fires in the UK decreasing, the number of electrical fires continues to rise. Because of modern day technology, electronics surround our everyday needs and is now fully ingrained in our lives whether it’s at home or in the workplace. There is now...
Small businesses are looking for video surveillance protection
The majority of SME owners are looking for advanced CCTV and video surveillance to help tackle the threat of theft and loss, according to a new survey. The survey of small businesses in the UK shows that 84 per cent of retail, office and hospitality owners are looking...
What could have prevented Old Trafford’s electrical fire?
A fire that broke out at Manchester United FC's Old Trafford stadium, the largest football stadium in the UK, on 30th January has been attributed to an electrical fault. Old Trafford is the largest ground in UK football, with a seating capacity of 75,643. The fire at...