NFU Climate Change Levy scheme will be extended until March 2025
The scheme has been reopened for NFU members in the Horticulture, Poultry and Pigs sector, saving them up to 92% on CCL tax.
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Is vertical farming the future of horticulture?
Jenny Beynon | 26 May 2020We are often led to believe that the future of horticulture will be vertical farming (VF) facilities growing crops in soilless substrates, using systems such as hydroponics, aquaponics and aeroponics. Read More
New lease of life for Climate Change Levy discount
Steve Leil | 21 May 2020In the Spring Budget, the Government announced a two-year extension to the current Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme, with precise terms now out for consultation. Read More
Using Miscanthus chips or bales in your boiler?
Jenni Elves | 19 May 2020Now’s the time to register your harvest on the Sustainable Fuel Register (SFR).
It is easy to put things off. We all do it, saving those jobs for the rainy day and then finding something else to do when the heavens open. Read More
How the BSL helps your RHI accreditation
Ben Campbell | 14 May 2020As part of your ongoing Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) obligations, you must demonstrate that any non-waste wood fuels you are sourcing are sustainable. To do this, you must provide evidence that your fuel meets both the land criteria and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) threshold. Read More
Easy periodic data submission for the RHI
Thomas Wilkins | 12 May 2020Are you a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme participant? Do you struggle with your regular data submissions that are required to fulfil the obligations of the Scheme? Are you checking to make sure the readings are in line with your expectations? Read More
Britain breaks record for coal-free power generation
Jenny Beynon | 07 May 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
Electricity generators may be asked to turn off at short notice
Max Knowles | 06 May 2020National Grid has asked Ofgem for permission to instruct embedded generators to turn off at short notice in time for the bank holiday this Friday (08 May). Read More
GrowSave set to go from strength to strength
Mike Bond | 05 May 2020GrowSave has been keeping growers abreast of the latest energy saving techniques since 2007. A collaboration between AHDB and NFU Energy, it was originally set up to serve the protected edible and protected ornamental sectors and extended to cover soft fruit in 2018. Read More
A view of what’s to come?
Ed Hardy | 30 Apr 2020Given the current situation around the Coronavirus pandemic, most aspects of society have been greatly affected, horticulture and agriculture is no exception. Read More
The burning question about refurbs
Sophie Archer | 28 Apr 2020Have you got a combustion plant over 1 MW input on site? Has it been replaced or had its burner upgraded since the 20 December 2018? Then you may need to comply with the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) regulations to stay compliant with the EA. Read More
How to secure a tariff guarantee
Ryan Ward | 23 Apr 2020The most recent Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) tariff degression occurred on the 31 March 2020, reducing the tariff on ground/water source heat pumps (over 100 kWth) by 10% and the next potential degression will be on the 30 June 2020. Read More
Keep compliant with our new RHI HealthCheck-Lite
Thomas Wilkins | 21 Apr 2020Introducing our latest Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) HealthCheck designed to help you meet your obligations and pass an audit, with no immediate site visit required. Read More
Contacting your energy supplier during lockdown
Jodie Hisgett | 16 Apr 2020Lockdown has forced a lot of us out of our comfort zones as well as adjust how and where we work. We have been fortunate enough to get our equipment home and continue with business as usual. However, it has not necessarily been the same for energy suppliers. Read More
Coronavirus causes Europe’s carbon market to crash
Jenny Beynon | 14 Apr 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
The clock is ticking on RHI applications
Thomas Wilkins | 09 Apr 2020If your project is still a work in progress, or even just an idea, is there enough time to complete an RHI application before time runs out? Read More
Stay ahead of the game and consider your fuel supply
Jon Swain | 07 Apr 2020As we enter the third week of strict restrictions on movement with many businesses working entirely from home, we are beginning to hear reports of difficulties in getting heating fuel supplies, both renewable and non-renewable. Read More