Electricity

Tracy Burtwell has been appointed as the new managing director at facilities management provider phs Compliance.

A trade association has urged the government to include reducing energy demand as part of its strategy for economic growth and review of net zero policy.

Those in the sector have responded to new Prime Minister Liz Truss’s cabinet appointments and their hopes for the policies the new ministers will enact, especially on climate change, hospitality and the general picture for the FM industry.

Saltire Facilities Management has been awarded a contract by North Lanarkshire Council to maintain solar panels across the region.

The government’s energy strategy, touted as an urgent response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the cost of living crisis, offers "completely inadequate policies and funding for energy efficiency and heat pumps", say sceptics.

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has published new guidance on the design and operation of building electrical services that focuses on the electrification of buildings.

Ofgem has launched a series of consultation documents on proposals to ensure that the energy price cap reflects the costs, risks and uncertainties facing energy suppliers.

Mitie is strengthening its high voltage, new connections and electric vehicle (EV) capabilities by acquiring Rock Power Connections Ltd. 

Smith Brothers has won a five-year contract to provide ongoing maintenance at flat glass producer Saint Gobain in Goole, East Yorkshire.

Apleona HSG Facility Management UK has renewed its contract with Electricity North West to provide cleaning, security and technical maintenance services.