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THE IET WIRING REGULATIONS

BS 7671 - 18th Edition

The latest update to BS 7671 keeps you compliant and ready for modern electrical installations.

Stay current with evolving technologies and UK standards.

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PRESS RELEASE

Cyber security in an AI world

 
Three IET experts. Six rules each. Simple ways to spot and stop scams, verify what’s real and protect yourself and those around you.

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press release

Plug-in solar PV rollout begins, but not all homes will be suitable, says the IET


As plug-in solar PV units become available to UK households on 27 August, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is urging consumers to check whether their home's electrical installation is suitable before buying or connecting one.

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Membership

IET Governance Review: Evolving how the IET works for our members


We are evolving how the IET is governed to ensure we continue to work effectively for our members, our volunteers and the wider profession.

Your views will help inform the final proposals before members are asked to vote later this year. Please read our member information pack, have your say and help shape the future of how the IET works.

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IET Journals

Meet Vector: a new chapter for IET journal publishing

 
The open access research journal, The Journal of Engineering, has been renamed Vector. While the name has changed, the journal continues to publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research across engineering, technology and related disciplines.

The new identity reflects the breadth and direction of the research community it serves.

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CAREER MENTORING

Could you make a positive impact on someone's career by being a Career Mentor?

 
We're introducing an exciting new career mentoring initiative and are looking for passionate individuals who would be keen to support others with navigating their career in the world of engineering and technology.

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9 - 10 November 2026

Make sure you’re in London for REACH 2026

 
Two intensive days bring you new computer architecture developments that your career can’t afford to miss. Hear from IBM, Arm, Google DeepMind, Bristol Centre for Supercomputing, AheadComputing, Princeton University, and many more.

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24 - 25 November 2026

Electrical Safety Management (ESM) technical training course

 
Gain practical tools to improve electrical safety management, reduce risk and strengthen compliance across your organisation.

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3 - 4 November

Management training for engineers training course

 
Turn technical excellence into leadership success. Develop the practical management skills to lead teams, make better decisions and accelerate your engineering career.

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E+T News

Air conditioning could emit more carbon than the US by 2050

 
The study from a team at the University of Birmingham anticipates that air con usage will double over the next 25 years as increasingly high temperatures force people to remain indoors to stay cool.

Even mid-range predictions suggest that electricity for cooling could reach 4,493TWh annually, and in the worst case be responsible for more carbon emissions globally than the modern-day US.  

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E+T News

Green hydrogen to fuel construction at Lower Thames Crossing as project targets net zero

 
Over 2,500 tonnes of green hydrogen from UK hydrogen supplier GeoPura will power construction machinery at the Lower Thames Crossing project.

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