Introduction
Most existing buildings will be with us in 2050, refitting and refurbishing to reduce energy use and install the new technologies to generate renewable energy is the way forward as energy costs will only rise.
As 40% of CO2 emissions come from the built environment, looking ahead the opportunities will be for people with expertise, knowledge and quality assurance standards to develop their businesses.
When do you invest time in your business?
If your company is based in London, register for the new network supported by the Electrical Contractors Association, you can access 12 hours of funded professional development and business support.
You can decide from a programme of focussed workshops and seminars with industry speakers. Market developments, new research, insight into procurement criteria and market indicators are part of the programme.
The FLASH Programme is lead by the Institute for Sustainability and part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
What can FLASH Electrical Services Network Membership offer your business?
- Knowledge - The Feed-in Tariff (FiT), the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) and the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) are all key drivers for changing behaviour. See how those drivers can benefit your business development.
- Insight - Procurement, policies, regulations, insight into how local authorities and housing associations are adapting to changing requirements and criteria.
- Experience -Visit retrofit homes and demonstration sites.
- Skills - Develop and increase skills on building controls, measurement and monitoring and renewable energy (electrical) sectors; access a range of important areas of environmental improvement opportunities such as lighting, energy monitoring and control, solar PV, smart metering and smart appliances.
- Invest time wisely - Register and plan to give 12 hours to developing your business over the next 12 months, position yourself to take advantage of the emerging commercial opportunities.
- Check out our Events Calendar as new seminars and workshops, guest speakers from industry bodies and specialists are being added all the time. Bookings are open only to members of the Flash Networks.
Aims and Objectives
The FLASH programme aims to:
- Help you take advantage of the commercial potential within the low carbon economy.
- Reduce your carbon footprint.
- Provide the latest findings on retrofit and building efficiency to members of the FLASH programme.
Are you eligible?
If you are an organisation dealing in electrical installation and related products you could be eligible to join the FLASH Electrical Services Network.
To benefit, certain eligibility criteria must be met, and membership is available to organisations that are Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). These are firms that:
- Have less than 250 employees
- Have either an annual turnover of €50 million or less, or an annual balance sheet total of €43 million or less; and
- Are less than 25% controlled, either solely or jointly, by firms that are not SMEs.
To qualify for membership of the FLASH Electrical Services Network, your company must also be based in the London area. Check to see if your postcode is in the London Euro Region
Workshops and Events
Details of all the events offered through the FLASH Electrical Services network. As a member, you are entitled to attend any workshop which will help with business support.
Events through other FLASH networks
Details of events offered through all eight FLASH networks can be found here. As a member of the FLASH Electrical Services network you are able to attend any of these events (subject to availability).
