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All about mushrooms
Jenny Beynon | 25 Apr 2019Today we are representing GrowSave* at the Mushroom Conference and on hand to answer any energy-related questions. The conference aims to bring together the industry during a time of major change, uncertainty and opportunity. Read More
The ups and downs of vertical farming
Jon Swain | 23 Apr 2019The term Vertical Farming (VF) can be used to define a variety of concepts. For some, it might conjure up images of tall structures with plants growing on the outside, while others may imagine stacks of shipping containers. Read More
When is the best time to sign a fixed contract?
Jodie Hisgett | 18 Apr 2019Simply put… there isn’t a steadfast rule to this and it isn’t always in the summer which is a common misconception. Read More
New energy suppliers face 'fit and proper' testing
Jenny Beynon | 16 Apr 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
How energy aware are you?
Jenni Elves | 11 Apr 2019During a recent poll of UK office employees, EON found that a whopping 60% of us are completely unaware of what energy saving practices are being undertaken in our own offices. Read More
New scheme is launched to encourage heat networks
Ed Shuldham | 09 Apr 2019The Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) was launched in October 2018, following a pilot scheme which ran from 2016 to 2017 and offered a total of £18.5m of funding to eight eligible projects. The aim of HNIP is to increase the number of heat networks being built. Read More
TRIAD dates and reductions to future rates
Max Knowles | 04 Apr 2019The TRIAD dates for the 2018/2019 winter season, have now been published by National Grid. The dates are: Read More
More than just hot air
Jon Swain | 02 Apr 2019Correctly circulating air in a glasshouse can be tricky as you can’t see currents and airflow. Here are some tips and tricks you can use to optimise air movement in your glasshouse. Read More
Coal is on the way out
Jenny Beynon | 27 Mar 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
Be sure to claim your increased CCL relief
Steve Leil | 26 Mar 2019Calling all members of the NFU CCL Scheme... Read More
Join our club…
Jon Swain | 21 Mar 2019Following a successful pilot study group project focused on Next Generation Growing (NGG), GrowSave* led a workshop on 14 February 2019, hosted by Mill Nurseries, to share some of the lessons learned. Read More
Our buying groups are changing for the better
Jodie Hisgett | 19 Mar 2019Following feedback from our NFU members, we’ve listened and are making some improvements to our NFU Electricity Buying Groups. Read More
Fraudulent callers causing confusion throughout the industry
Jodie Hisgett | 14 Mar 2019NFU Energy customers are starting to be targeted by fraudulent energy brokers posing as NFU Energy and energy suppliers. Read More
Join us at BeerX UK 2019
Jenny Beynon | 12 Mar 2019We are excited to be heading to the ACC Exhibition Centre in Liverpool for SIBA’s BeerX UK on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Read More
Soft Fruit growers control your climate
Ed Hardy | 07 Mar 2019GrowSave’s second workshop specifically for Soft Fruit was held on 27 February at New Forest Fruit. The focus of the day was Climate Control, which incorporated aspects of humidity and temperature control, as well as CO2 dosing. Read More
Are you ESOS compliant?
Oli Coe | 05 Mar 2019Any large organisation with 250 + employees or turnover greater than £39m is required to comply with the Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme (ESOS). For anyone who qualifies, the time is now to make arrangements to meet the requirements of this statutory scheme. Read More