You may not think that the Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989 affects you, but you could be wrong. Do you manage a school, do you rent out a commercial […]
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Who should undertake your electrical testing?
You have an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) due, how do select the right contractor? Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR) duty-holders need to ensure that systems are […]
Don’t forget to recycle when the lights go out
Recycling is something we are all familiar with and understand the arguments for. However, we are not as good as we could be at recycling all our waste. What do […]
What a Landlord needs to know about electrics
As a landlord, you are legally responsible for ensuring that the electrics in your building are safe and maintained to a safe standard. Failing to keep your tenants safe could […]
Energy efficient lighting is a hot topic
It is probably one of the least disruptive ways for us to reduce the energy usage in our homes and therefore reduce our bills. There are a number of easy […]
EPC Ratings and what to do about them?
All new homes and any that are to be sold or rented must by law have a valid Energy Performance Certificate or EPC and a rating. Don’t know what an […]
How to turn Energy Efficiency into profit
At Black Pear, we want to give our customers the very best value for money at every opportunity. Many overlook the impact energy efficiency measures can have on a business. […]
Voice activated automation – is it just an expensive fad?
Like any new technology, it is usually high cost to begin with and more about the future promise than the immediate payback. Until recently automating tasks in your home was […]
