Electrical news & advice
The X Electricians blog
Plain-English updates on new electrical rules, landlord deadlines and the latest trends — batteries, solar, EV charging and more. New posts every week.
- Home batteries, solar and heat pumps: what the new rules mean for London homes
New wiring rules for home batteries took effect this month, and the Future Homes Standard will make solar and heat pumps standard on new builds from 2027. Here’s what it means if you’re thinking of upgrading. - Landlord electrical safety rules in 2026: private rentals, social housing and the 1 November deadline
Five-yearly EICRs now apply to social housing as well as private rentals, with existing social tenancies due to be checked by 1 November 2026. Here’s what every landlord needs to know. - Amendment 4 to the Wiring Regulations is now in force: what changed on 15 October 2026
BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 became the only recognised version of the UK Wiring Regulations on 15 October 2026. Here’s what changed for homeowners, landlords and EICRs.
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