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Switching To Energy Saving Bulbs

If you’re looking for ways to reduce your energy consumption and save some money, switching to more energy efficient lighting in your home is a great place to start. Lighting accounts for around 18% of a typical household’s electricity bill, so switching to a more efficient option can provide big savings. LED light bulbs are

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Hosting SECTT Manifesto Launch

SECTT stands for the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust, established in 1990 to oversee the industry-approved training program for electrical apprenticeships in Scotland. This responsibility is carried out on behalf of the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB). At SECTT we work with industry partners to manage the SVQ Electrical Installation at SCQF Level 7. Our

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Key Factors Making the Market Difficult for Landlords

The rental market in Edinburgh has become significantly more challenging for landlords, shifting from a period of high-profit, low-regulation, to a more complex, high-compliance environment with tightening margins. While demand remains high, the landscape in 2025–2026 is defined by strict regulatory changes, increased maintenance costs, and a slow rise in available stock that is putting

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Smart Meter Upgrade

Around 175,000 Scottish energy customers face major problems with their home heating systems if they do not have their meters upgraded in the coming months. Some customers may be unaware their meters are controlled by RTS. In worst case scenarios, it could mean that the heating and hot water is permanently on or permanently off.

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Moving away from fossil fuels

In June 2023, the Scottish Government proposed a ban on gas boilers for new buildings which sets out to ban fossil fuel heating systems in all new homes built in Scotland from April 2024. From this date, developers will only be allowed to use heating systems with no direct emissions, meaning that new homes will

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