How to Be a Sustainable Electrician
“With great power comes great responsibility.” When Spider-Man’s uncle said that he probably wasn’t thinking of electricians—but he could have been! Electricians are uniquely placed to make a difference when it comes to sustainability. You’re literally wiring the low-carbon future.
From fitting energy-saving LEDs to installing EV chargers and smart controls, you’re already on the front line of change. The industry is moving in the right direction, with customers, building regulations, and tenders all demanding more sustainable choices. That’s good news, but keeping up with the pace of change isn’t always easy.
Sustainability isn’t a one-and-done job. It’s about constantly finding better, smarter ways to reduce impact, save energy, and deliver value for clients. So, how do you stay ahead of it all?
Your Way to Sustainable Trade Practices
You’re busier than ever, balancing tight deadlines, demanding schedules, and the odd call-out that wasn’t in the plan. Finding time to keep up with evolving standards and sustainability trends can be tough, which is why learning in a way that fits around your day is so important.
At ROBUS, we’ve seen first-hand that flexible, on-demand learning is the most effective way to stay informed. It lets you pick up new knowledge when it suits you— not when the calendar says so. And because sustainability is constantly evolving, that ongoing, bitesize learning approach helps you stay up to date with the latest regulations, technology, and best practice.
That’s exactly the model we’ve adopted within our own business. We wanted sustainability to be more than a box to tick; it needed to be something everyone at ROBUS truly understands and applies day-to-day. To make that happen, we partnered with Greenly , a carbon accounting specialist that provides our team with monthly online training designed to make sustainability part of everything we do.
Company-wide Learning with Greenly Carbon Accounting
True sustainability doesn’t happen in isolation— it’s a team effort. There’s little point in one group working away on green initiatives if the rest of the business isn’t on the same page. That’s why every member of ROBUS takes part in Greenly’s interactive, video-based learning modules.
These sessions are short, practical, and cover topics like electricity production, transport, biodiversity, and digital technology. Each one ends with quick follow-up questions to keep things engaging and ensure the lessons stick.
For electricians and contractors, having a resource like this can make all the difference. It helps you and your team understand not just what to do, but why it matters—the same philosophy behind our LED Group Academy.
LED Group Academy – The Online Learning Platform for Electricians
Our new LED Group Academy gives electricians the chance to upskill and stay current across a wide range of topics, from lighting and heating to circuit protection and more. As LED lighting specialists, we’ve built sustainability into everything we do, so it naturally features throughout our training.
You’ll find it woven into courses such as:
- Master the Basics of Dimming: From Manual to Smart Control Solutions
- Decoding Lighting Systems: Understanding Controls for Optimal Lighting Solutions
- LED Lifecycle Mastery: Challenging Misconceptions and Interpreting Real Data
But we don’t stop there. Sustainability is also a subject in its own right, explored in dedicated modules and through our partnership with The Renewables Podcast, where we tackle practical topics such as reducing energy consumption and improving lighting in homes.
No Two Electricians Learn the Same Way
Whether you prefer to watch, listen, or dig into the details, the LED Group Academy lets you learn in a way that suits you. Got fifteen minutes between jobs? Watch a quick explainer or listen to a podcast while you’re on the go. We also regularly publish blogs on our website and contribute articles to trade magazines like Professional Electrician.
Explore LED Group Academy today.
