The Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) has launched its own Net-Zero Initiative, signalling that the energy transition poses significant skills and safety challenges for electrical installation firms. The move reflects broader concern that current training and regulatory frameworks may not adequately prepare contractors for large-scale infrastructure retrofits and grid modernisation work. ECA is pushing policymakers to strengthen health and safety protocols and boost vocational education funding as installation demand accelerates. Without clearer standards and investment in workforce development, contractors face liability risks and recruitment difficulties in coming years.