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RHI participants… are you audit ready?
Thomas Wilkins | 19 Jan 2021Recently, we have had several Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) participants inform us of upcoming audit notices from Ofgem, who currently seem to be doing a big push. Read More
Importance of low carbon heat heralded
Jenny Beynon | 14 Jan 2021Read 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
Delivering certainty: Low Carbon Agriculture show goes digital for 2021 event
Jenny Beynon | 12 Jan 2021Low Carbon Agriculture show, the new event showcasing opportunities in low carbon energy, technological advances and Environmental Land Management (ELM), for a profitable and sustainable future in farming, has announced it will Read More
How COVID-19 has affected energy procurement
Jodie Hisgett | 07 Jan 2021At the end of 2019, when I was considering what direction the energy market would take in the next 12 months. I considered the usual unpredictable factors such as extreme weather, natural disaster, political unrest and issues with the economy. Read More
Effective greenhouse management can be tricky
Jenny Beynon | 05 Jan 2021Guest blogger Ed Hardy recently wrote the following for AHDB GrowSave and it was an interesting thought worth sharing here: Read More
Changing your RHI system
Thomas Wilkins | 22 Dec 2020Back in 2018, a very positive and significant change to the RHI regulations was brought in which meant that RHI participants could replace accredited heating systems such as boilers, engines and heat pumps so long as they retain the same technology category. Read More
Regulatory position statements for new combustion plants
Sophie Archer | 17 Dec 2020If you have a new Medium Combustion Plant (MCP) or Specified Generator (SG) and have applied for a bespoke environmental permit, or soon will, the Environment Agency (EA) is providing additional support for applicants in England and Wales from 02 October 2020 to 21 April 2021. Read More
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Jenny Beynon | 15 Dec 2020From 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
Last chance for the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme
Thomas Wilkins | 10 Dec 2020The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme is coming to an end for new applicants on the 31 March 2021. However, there are two options that can allow participants to install and apply for their projects up to 31 March 2022. Read More
Final tariff reductions for the non domestic RHI
Thomas Wilkins | 08 Dec 2020Large water and ground source heat pumps (100 kWth and above) have again been hit with a 20% tariff reduction. This will see the rate drop to Tier 1: 4.47 p/kWh & Tier 2: 1.33 p/kWh for the remainder of the RHI scheme. Read More
BEIS green light for biggest battery in the UK
Jenny Beynon | 03 Dec 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
If you have a G59 relay, don’t leave it too late to upgrade
Nick Spencer | 01 Dec 2020Do you have a G59 relay that was installed before February 2018? If the answer is yes, then it needs to be updated to the new rules by September 2022. Read More
Are you ready for SECR?
Liam Langford | 26 Nov 2020As we are fast approaching the end of 2020, it is now even more crucial to have considered Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR). Read More
Are you ready for SECR?
Liam Langford | 26 Nov 2020As we are fast approaching the end of 2020, it is now even more crucial to have considered Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR). Read More
Changes to Non-Domestic RHI support
Ryan Ward | 24 Nov 2020The notice published on 17 August 2020 set out the Governments intention to further support installations that have been impacted by COVID-19. These changes have now been amended further to aid those non-tariff guarantee eligible projects that have invested capital into project developm Read More
Labour shortage in agriculture won’t be solved by redistribution
Jenny Beynon | 19 Nov 2020Guest blogger Ed Hardy recently wrote the following for AHDB GrowSave and it was an interesting thought worth sharing here: Read More