🗣️ “The future is electric” - @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu ⚡ #SOTEU2025 showed how interconnected Europe’s challenges are, from competitiveness, to energy security and green transition. And #electrification and the 2.7M electrical contracting professionals will be central to tackling all of them.

Our Newsletter is out! ➡ Reactions to the #MFF 2028-34 proposal ➡ Summer recommendations! ➡ The Installers’ Summit coming back to Brussels ➡ SELECT's 125th anniversary timeline nominated for the Association Excellence Awards ➡ News from our media partners KNX Association 👉 bit.ly/40MiVUq

☀️ Back with more summer reads (and listens)! 📖 The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer A true story of how a young boy in Malawi used #innovation to bring electricity to his village 📊 Energy Security in an Insecure World by Ember: ember-energy.org/latest-insig...

☀️ As summer temperatures rise across Europe, @europeon.bsky.social reminds you to stay cool and safe. 🌡️ Heatwaves can put extra pressure on your home’s electrical system Before turning on your cooling devices, make sure your home’s #electrical installations are in good shape and up to date.

☀️ Looking for a good #summer read (or listen)? We’ve put together a few recommendations related to our sector to help you discover new ideas during the summer: 📖 Head, Hand, Heart by David Goodhart A reflection on how societies value different kinds of work. #electrification #skills

🌐Today is World Youth #Skills Day! This year’s theme, “Youth empowerment through #AI and digital skills” is quite relevant for @europeon.bsky.social. It is essential that education keeps up with new digital tools and that VET students get real hands-on experience through apprenticeships. 👨‍💻

🤝Climate spending will underpin Europe’s long-term competitiveness, resilience and growth We call on the Commission to continue to dedicate at least 30% of the EU budget to climate action, alongside 62 businesses and organisations 🔗 bit.ly/44Rc5z9 @solarpowereu.bsky.social @transenv.bsky.social

Our July Newsletter! ➡️Interview with the Director of the Electrification Alliance @adrianhiel.bsky.social ➡️Our vice-president at #EUSEW2025 ➡️Electricians’ Day ➡️Attending electrification roundtable in representation of TEKNIQ ➡️The renovation of TEKNIQ headquarters ➡️News from KNX bit.ly/44rqSPJ

🌞 Last week, we joined the #EuropeanSolarDay visit to Calcaires de Florennes solar #PV farm, organised by @solarpowereu.bsky.social! It was a great chance to see how #renewable energy, nature, and industry can come together 🤝 #SolarFacts @solarwalburga.bsky.social

We are proud to announce that @europeon.bsky.social is a partner of #EuropeanSolarDay☀️ 🔗 Discover more about #solar day: lnkd.in/dmq6e5vf #EuropeanSolarDay #SolarFacts @solarpowereu.bsky.social

⚡The future is electric! Earlier this week our Austrian member WKO released an interesting article on the opportunities in starting a career in the electrical sector 👷‍♀️ Read it here: www.wko.at/oe/oesterrei... #InternationalElectriciansDay

Our Vice-President Emma Elheim Karlsson joined a #EUSEW2025 high-level dialogue with Commissioner Jørgensen⚡ ➡️CEO of Hallabro Elektriska & Board member of Installatörsföretagen, she represented the voice of electrical contractors @ec.europa.eu

Today, our policy advisor took part in #EUSEW25 session, “People to power-up Europe: making the transition a reality with skilled workers.” Our message is clear: visibility, predictability, and confidence are key for electrical contractors to hire and train the #workforce Europe needs.

On the occasion of #InternationalElectriciansDay we asked out members: Why should people choose to become electricians? The reasons are many: it’s a purposeful and stable career, with diverse paths, plenty of opportunities for lifelong learning... But let’s hear it directly from them! 👇

Keep up with us during #EUSEW25! ➡️Our policy advisor Federico Fucci speaks at “People to power-up Europe: make the transition a reality with skilled workers.” ➡️Our Vice-President Emma Elheim Karlsson participates at a stakeholder dialogue with Commissioner Dan Jørgensen. Register bit.ly/43sTSay

Our June #Newsletter is out! ➡ EuropeOn in #EUSEW25 ❗ ➡ The Electrification Alliance meets Executive Vice-President @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu’s cabinet ➡ SELECT welcomes EuropeOn delegation in Edinburgh ➡ SERCE’s conference on green #data centers 👉 bit.ly/3T34Ddv

Last week we travelled to Edinburgh to meet with our members and a delegation from GCP Europe An opportunity to share updates and directly from our Catalan member FEGiCAT about the recent Iberian #blackout ⚡ Thanks to our Scottish member SELECT for the warm welcome and an engaging programme! 👏

⚡This week we travelled to Woerden to meet our members and exchange ideas on the state of the #electrical contracting sector in Europe. To capture these moments, we’ve made a digital #postcard: a modern twist on something timeless. Swipe through for a glimpse of our days in the Netherlands👀

Welkom in Nederland! 🌷 We are now in Woerden to meet with our members for a few days of collaboration. An opportunity to discuss the state of #electrical contracting in Europe and explore key #EU policy developments⚡ A big thank you to our Dutch member Techniek Nederland for hosting us!

🔌 Yesterday, MEPs debated the recent #blackout on the Iberian Peninsula Following the 28 April incident, our member FEGiCAT sent a clear message: "We have to bet on a #renewable system, but also a safe, distributed system with public access to information" 🔗 europe-on.org/2025/05/02/f...

👩‍💻 What will the technical sector look like in 2030 as #AI, robotics, and #digitalisation advance? Our Dutch member Techniek Nederland explores this question in their latest report⚡ 🔗Read more on our latest Members’ Corner: europe-on.org/2025/04/30/m...

May Newsletter! ➡FEGiCAT reacts to the Iberian Peninsula #blackout ➡Meeting with Executive Vice-President Séjourné’s cabinet ➡@solarpowereu.bsky.social's report on #flexible buildings ➡Report on #AI and robotisation by Techniek Nederland ➡News from KNX Association 👉 bit.ly/4iO0uom

Our Catalan member FEGiCAT has just published a press release regarding the #blackout that affected the Iberian Peninsula on April 28. Read their statement in English (in-house translation by EuropeOn) ⬇️ See the original: lnkd.in/dtPrCeYN #apagon #blackoutSpain2025

Our member Techlink organised the #InstallTomorrow Experience Day at Walibi Belgium, welcoming nearly 2,000 young people aged 15 to 18! Through a hands-on and educational programme, students discovered future-oriented careers in the installation sector⚡ 🔗 installtomorrow.be/nl/experienc...

We're thrilled to announce that our Secretary General will be at Eurelectric’s #PowerSummit25! 📅 3-4 June 2025 📍Brussels We hope to see you there to join the discussions driving the #PowerPlay on Europe's #energy future! 👉https://bit.ly/43xAHN2

📅Today is World Day for #Safety and Health at Work, focusing on #digitalisation and #AI Have a look at the study on #automation by our Danish member TEKNIQ, to discover how robotics can improve both #efficiency and the working conditions of electricians 👷‍♂️⚡ 👉 bit.ly/4lUU3Ti

🟠Have you already checked the inspiring campaign by our Dutch member Techniek Nederland: "Je kunt zoveel meer in de techniek"? With real-life testimonials and interactive tools, it helps people explore where they could thrive in the #technical field⚡ 🔗 bit.ly/3ENofPj #Demakersvanmorgen

#DYK the average age of an electrician in Europe is 41❓ 👷‍♂️The sector is ageing, and we need to attract young people to the sector to tackle #workforce shortages. The #VETStrategy should make technical education attractive, particularly in key areas linked to the #clean industrial agenda 👀👇

⭕ #EnergySecurity = #RenewableEnergy. Over 130 private-sector organisations urge governments to anchor renewables, efficiency, storage & grids at the heart of policy. These solutions are competitive, resilient & affordable—the foundation of a secure future. globalrenewablesalliance.org/security/

Why is it important for #electrical contractors to have a voice at European level❓ 🤝Connect with peers across Europe to find common priorities 💡Stay up to date on #EU legislation 🗣️Meet policymakers and bring the needs of their members (often #SMEs) directly to Brussels Watch the video 👀👇

#DYK that our Scottish member SELECT is the world’s oldest electrical trade association celebrating their 125th #anniversary ❓ ⚡Electrical contractors have constantly evolved, adapting to new technologies, expanding their #skills, and powering our homes, cities, and now, the #energy transition

With the #EPBD setting the path for Zero-Emission Buildings, #electrification will play a bigger role than ever. But are our homes ready❓ 🏘️Discover more in the report: “Home Electrical Installation Upgrades: A Fitness Check for Zero-Emission Readiness” 🔗 bit.ly/3RJPQDU

Check the campaign #ElectrifyingOurFuture launched by our member @ecalive.bsky.social in collaboration with @contentwithpurpose.bsky.social It highlights the vital role of the electrical supply chain in delivering a safe and successful transition to #NetZero. ⚡Discover more: bit.ly/44gkX1k

April #Newsletter! 🌸 ➡Report on home electrical installations ➡Electrification Alliance meeting Commissioner Jorgensen ➡Our SecGen attending EU-project Increase meeting ➡ #ElectrifyingOurFuture by @ecalive.bsky.social ➡ News from KNX ➕Our reaction to the Union of #Skills 🔗 bit.ly/4jjd1kb

Have a look at the afterwork drinks we organised yesterday to unwind after a busy week!🍸 🎨This was the opportunity to display the art pieces from #Créahmbxl artist Nour Ben Slimane, representing key figures from the history of #electricity. Thanks to everyone who attended for such a nice evening!

What a Thursday! 😎Our General Secretary Julie Beaufils spoke at the annual @solarpowereu.bsky.social Summit on scaling up the energy workforce 🚗She then rushed (in tram!) to EVBelgium's conference to highlight the #electrical contractors' prescriber role in #emobility

Our Secretary General Julie Beaufils will be speaking at the #SolarPowerSummit 2025: #LetsFlex! ☀️ 📅 27 March 2025 📍 Albert Hall, Brussels 🗣️Panel: How can Europe scale up its energy #workforce? Thanks to @solarpowereu.bsky.social for the invitation! 🔗Register now: lnkd.in/gdrn3d9

Our Secretary General travelled to Neuchatel (Switzerland) for the #IncreaseIPV meeting to evaluate the first 18 months of the project! Increase seeks to innovate within the field of #BIPV and #IIPV to implement #energy efficient solutions while enhancing aesthetics 🌞 👉 bit.ly/4dI6Frv

After exploring the pivotal role of electrical contractors in shaping today’s Europe, we’ve reached our final #ProblemSolversWednesday ❗ Let's take this opportunity to highlight the key figures from the European electrical contracting sector 👀👇 🔗Check out our 2024 #SectorReport: bit.ly/4atTjPO

Reacting to the #UnionOfSkills ❕ 🟢Looking forward to the #VET Strategy 🟢Skills Intelligence Observatory is a good step, but it should integrate other similar initiatives 🟠Implementation of skills provisions under the #EED is needed 🟠Expansion of the #GBER coming too late 🔗 bit.ly/41tGcd7

Our March #Newsletter is out! ➡Reacting to the Clean Industrial Deal #CID ➡Our Sec.Gen. in Barcelona, meeting FEGiCAT and speaking at #SolarQualityEU ➡New EU project #RESkill4NetZero ➡Our Swedish member wins the 2025 "Gender Equality Rocket" ➡News from our partner KNX 🔗 bit.ly/4h15vJb

⚡In July 2024 the Port of Barcelona launched of its 1st #OPS system for cargo ships. Its installation included: 🔌3,000 meter of medium-voltage cable ⚙️3 custom connection boxes This is part of the #Nexigen project, aiming to electrify all cruise berths, a wharf and several ferry terminals

Clean Industrial Deal Release❕ Here is our reaction: ✔️Clear 32% #electrification KPI by 2030 (21.3% currently) ✔️@ec.europa.eu recognises the need to address #skills shortages by including a dedicated pillar ❌However, it fails to identify the root problem: #workforce shortages 🔗 bit.ly/4bpU6Sg

#DYK that in Denmark 81% of decarbonisation targets for 2030 depend on electrical contractors? Electrical contractors bring clean technologies to end-users, acting as #GreenDeal Implementers🌱 ⚡Their role will undoubtedly also be critical for the #CID 🔗 bit.ly/4atTjPO #ProblemSolversWednesday

Our Secretary General, Julie Beaufils, attended on Wednesday the #SolarQualitySummit to speak on the panel “Strengthening #Skills for Excellence in the #PV Sector” 🗣️“We need to provide jobs that are attractive and that ensure quality installations” Thanks @solarpowereu.bsky.social for the invite🌞

As the @ec.europa.eu releases the #ClD next week, we want to stress the importance of tackling #workforce shortages❕ The #decarbonisation and #competitiveness of European industries need a workforce that is, firstly, sufficient in numbers, but also equipped with the right skills #Skills4Climate

👷‍♀️How does “your local electrician” contribute to local #growth❓ Electrical businesses provide essential services, enable the #energy transition, and sustain small communities🤝🏘️ 🔗 bit.ly/4atTjPO #SectorReport #ProblemSolversWednesday

Love is like electricity: it needs the right connection to flow, and when it does, incredible things happen! ⚡❤️ On Valentine’s Day, let's share some love with the true sparks of our industry: electrical contractors👷‍♀️ Discover the work of electrical contractors in our #SectorReport: bit.ly/4atTjPO

📢Our Secretary General, Julie Beaufils, will be speaking at #SolarQualityEU, taking place on 18-19 February in Barcelona! She will participate in the panel discussion: "Strengthening #Skills for Excellence in the #PV Sector"🌞 Register here 👉 lnkd.in/eVfGimN9 @solarpowereu.bsky.social

#DYK that the 2024 Paris Olympics❓ 🌞Used 100% renewable #electricity from 6 wind farms and 2 solar farms 💡Used LED lighting to cut energy use by 80% 🔌Venues were connected to the public electricity #grid 🔗Electrical contractors were key to ensuring the infrastructure: bit.ly/4atTjPO #SectorReport