Charity proposes unlimited fines for manufacturers who fail to respond adequately, standardised guidelines and improved product registration system.

The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) is delighted to announce the schedule for its 2013 “Travelling Light” regional seminar programme.  The seminars are being co- hosted by sponsors Recolight and Lumicom, the lighting industry WEEE producer compliance schemes.

Energy Saving Trust (EST) has announced it will be offering 100 organisations in England a free analysis of their fleets to see if and how electric vehicles will work for them. The initiative, funded by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles, follows the successful completion of the original Plugged-in Fleets Initiative (PIFI).

The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) says the revisions to PAS 91 set a new standard for pre-qualification and site safety. The new document, published on 8 April, aims to cut down bureaucracy associated with pre-qualification, cutting costs for contractors without compromising on safety.

Little over a month after its launch in January, the Green Deal saw encouraging levels of early uptake. According to Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey, 1,803 Green Deal assessments have already been carried out and £26.9m of ECO (Energy Company Obligation) contracts have been signed, demonstrating genuine interest from consumers across Great Britain.