Electrical Contractors Association

For 125 years ECA has supported its members in shaping the electrical landscape. Rob Shepherd spoke with its Managing Director, Andrew Eldred, about how ECA continues to lead by raising standards, driving innovation and helping to build a smarter, safer and more sustainable future. Q: ECA was founded in 1901 during the early days of […]

The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) and NAPIT have both broadly welcomed the government’s Future Homes Standard, while raising concerns about the safety of plug-in solar panels. This new regulation will come into effect from March 2027 and aims to make sure new homes and non-domestic buildings are future proofed with low carbon heating and high […]

JTL has strengthened its Board of Trustees with the appointment of two new members, bringing fresh expertise and insight to support the organisation’s continued growth and learner-focused strategy. As one of the UK’s leading apprenticeship providers in the building services engineering sector, JTL has welcomed Chris Prendergast and Catherine Watt to its Board. Both bring […]

Founded in 1901, the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has represented and supported the UK’s electrical contracting industry 125 years. Established to promote high standards, fair practice and professional excellence, it has played a vital role in shaping the sector through periods of significant technological, economic and social change. During 2026, the UK’s largest electrical trade association […]

Andrew Eldred, Deputy CEO at the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) is one of more than 50 signatories in a letter to the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, calling for the government to prioritise reducing electricity levies to help achieve greater economic growth. The letter states: “Energy price increases since 2022 have been predominantly driven by increases in […]