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The impact of GrowSave
Jon Swain | 16 Jan 2020GrowSave, a collaboration between AHDB and NFU Energy, has been around for thirteen years. We look back at the impact we’ve had on the horticulture industry over the last five. Read More
2019 the greenest year on record
Jenny Beynon | 14 Jan 2020The UK’s renewable sector outperformed fossil fuel plants on a record 137 days in 2019, making it the greenest year yet. Read More
How to get started with carbon footprinting
Eirinn Rusbridge | 09 Jan 2020As the climate change agenda gathers pace, many farmers and growers are thinking about how to assess their greenhouse gas emissions and how to begin to reduce or offset them. Read More
Wrapped up with ESOS… now for SECR
Mike Bond | 07 Jan 2020The second round of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is now complete. NFU Energy assisted nine clients with achieving compliance, and in each case, the Environment Agency was notified in time for the 5 December Phase 2 deadline. Read More
Zero-carbon electricity outstrips fossil fuels in Britain across 2019
Jenny Beynon | 02 Jan 2020Read 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
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Jenny Beynon | 19 Dec 2019From everyone here at NFU Energy, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Read More
Coal... Is this the beginning of the end?
Jenny Beynon | 17 Dec 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
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 heat meter RHI compliant?
Thomas Wilkins | 05 Dec 2019Ofgem has released a notification that the following meters are not compliant with GB regulations where the heat conveying liquid being measured is typically greater than 30°C: 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