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Is your system compliant?
Thomas Wilkins | 12 Dec 2019If your Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) accredited system is several years old, has been modified since installation or, if you are uncertain whether it would pass an Ofgem audit, then our RHI HealthCheck service could be of interest to you. Read More
Energy contracts: Your questions answered
Jodie Hisgett | 10 Dec 2019Getting to grips with energy prices and suppliers can be challenging. This month, the contract team at NFU Energy share their expertise and answer some of the most common questions asked by NFU members. Read More
Is your meter RHI compliant?
Thomas Wilkins | 05 Dec 2019Ofgem has released notification that the following meters are not compliant with GB regulations: Read More
What’s happening in the regions?
Steven Jackson | 03 Dec 2019Richard Weeks and I have been busy throughout November, joining in with a range of NFU regional events ranging from Annual Open meetings, winter conferences and regional environmental open days in the South West and North West. Read More
Another loss for electricity generators
Tim Pratt | 27 Nov 2019The recently announced outcome from Ofgem's Targeted Charging Review (TCR) will mean a reduction of around £2.50/MWh of electricity exported to the gr Read More
Don’t get your fingers frozen off
Joshua Robinson | 26 Nov 2019In the last few months, we have witnessed a lot of stability in energy rates with only minimal increases and falls observed. Read More
Carbon credit scheme to encourage farmers to plant more trees
Jon Swain | 21 Nov 2019Defra has announced that farmers and growers could benefit from a long-term income stream to encourage new woodlands through the Woodland Carbon Guarantee (WCaG). This is a £50 million scheme that aims to help increase woodland planting in England. Read More
Birmingham Airport schedules a net-zero arrival for 2033
Jenny Beynon | 19 Nov 2019Read our top five energy-related news stories from the last couple of weeks. Energy is always in the news in one way or another, from renewable energy technology advancements and the latest from the ‘big six’ energy suppliers to advancements in energy saving and sustainability. Read More
The changes to the trade markets
Ed Hardy | 14 Nov 2019As the Brexit deadline is further delayed and details of a trade deal with Europe remain unknown, the potential impact of the UK’s departure from the EU on the country’s agricultural industry is still unclear. Read More
Electricity generation owners must act now
Thomas Wilkins | 12 Nov 2019Owners of equipment capable of exporting electricity to the grid are required to ensure that their grid protection equipment is compliant with current regulations. In the past, that’s meant the G59 standard which has recently been superseded by G99. Read More
Final opportunities for TRIAD Income
Max Knowles | 07 Nov 2019We have now entered the TRIAD season for 2019 – 2020 and this could be the last opportunity for generators to earn a respectable amount of money by exporting electricity. Read More
Bright sparks’ expert energy advice
Jenny Beynon | 05 Nov 2019Energy plays an increasingly important role in farm businesses. Here’s how the team at NFU Energy and their range of services can help to unlock the best value. Read More
The nights are drawing in – time to be energy efficient
Jon Swain | 31 Oct 2019This weekend we moved out of BST meaning that it’s starting to get dark earlier. This isn’t the only effect of the hour change however, any equipment that you have that is controlled by a timeclock may well now be out of sync with your expected pattern of use. Read More
Join us at Energy and Rural Business Show
Jenny Beynon | 29 Oct 2019The Energy and Rural Business Show, run in association with NFU Energy, is opening its doors at the East of England Showground on Tuesday 03 and Wednesday 04 March 2020. Read More
Do you have permission?
Sophie Archer | 24 Oct 2019Having the necessary planning permissions and the relevant environmental permits in place has always been a requirement for a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) application. As well as this, it is a legal requirement that applicants must take very seriously. Read More
MCPD environmental permits – all you need to know
Jenny Beynon | 22 Oct 2019Under the rules of the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) that came into force at the end of 2018, combustion plants and generators rated at greater than 1MWth and less than 50MWth capacity (based on the fuel input) must have an environmental permit to operate. Read More