Electric.ie Jan/Feb edition 2023

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 45 Industry News **** Representing IRISH ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS' interests at: Electrical Industries Federation of Ireland NSAI Technical Committees Solas Apprenticeships **** Employment Law and Technical Advice Special rates with ARACHAS insurance BIG RED BOOK / CLOUD accounting software Discount rates on our many courses - Safe Pass, Manual Handling, MEWP, Electrical Estimating and more Distributors of New Wiring Rules IS10101 and IS 3217 & IS 3218 Standards **** If you are an ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, AECI MEMBERSHIP will add value to your business We Welcome New Members Contact us today - Association of Electrical Contractors (Ireland), Woodview Centre, Main Street,Celbridge, Co. Kildare. W23 C8W2 Phone: +353 (01) 610 2715 info@aeci.ie www.aeci.ie Association of Electrical Contractors of Ireland. A driving force in the Irish Electrical Engineering and Contracting Industry since 1960. Over 200 contractor members employing over 3,000 electricians and apprentices. Supplying comprehensive Technical and Business support and facilities. Two hundred businesses nationwide will have the use of an EV for three months at no cost to them, along with the option to install an EV charger. 14 business across Sligo, Limerick, Louth, Wexford, Dublin, Wexford, Cork, Waterford and Galway will receive their cars by the end of this month. William Walsh, CEO, SEAI says "Electric vehicles are a great 200 businesses set to take part in a free Commercial Fleet Trial for electric cars and vans option for businesses across a wide range of industries. Given the increased costs of business they can help reduce fuel costs, have lower maintenance costs and lower tolls. They also allow businesses to operate with reduced emissions and show customers that they are contributing to a cleaner more sustainable environment. This trial will showcase the financial and emissions savings achieved by a variety of different businesses by switching to electric". The trial will be co-ordinated by Zero Emissions Vehicles Ireland, an of ce of the Department of Transport and SEAI. Please have a look at the link for a few tips on switching your eet. https://www.seai.ie/businessand-public-sector/ev-forbusiness/switch-your-fleet/ ‒The Department of Transport and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) have announced the launch of a Commercial Fleet Trial. Businesses will be trialling a fully electric vehicle to see how they can work for their business to save money and emissions.

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