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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Update on all things RHI
Thomas Wilkins | 11 Aug 2020We hope you are doing well in these unprecedented times and we wanted to take this opportunity to share a few things going on in the world of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). Read More
Renewables shine due to changing demand
Jenny Beynon | 06 Aug 2020Renewable generation has been in the spotlight over the past few months as the UK has adjusted to deal with coronavirus and demand for energy from business and industry has fallen sharply. Read More
Generators with a G59 relay must act now
Jon Swain | 04 Aug 2020Any generators installed before February 2018 with a G59 relay needs to be updated to the new G59 relay rules by September 2022. Those who act quickly may be able to have costs reimbursed through the Accelerated Loss-of-Mains Change Programme (ALoMCP). Read More
Smarter smart metering - the smart choice
Jodie Hisgett | 30 Jul 2020By now, you may have heard about a new phase of smart metering being promoted by energy suppliers, however, you might be unsure whether it is something you need for your business. Read More
Would you like to use less energy and save money?
Steven Jackson | 28 Jul 2020Being more energy efficient is becoming more important to farmers and growers as the NFU aims to reach its target of the industry achieving net zero by 2040. Read More
How retailers collaborating on decarbonisation could impact horticulture
Jon Swain | 23 Jul 2020Twenty retail businesses have recently joined forces through the British Retail Consortium (BRC), pledging to develop a blueprint for decarbonisation of the industry. Read More
Ofgem update industry on RHI tariff guarantee extension
Ryan Ward | 21 Jul 2020Following the announcement from BEIS regarding the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) extension for tariff guarantee projects due to COVID-19, Ofgem has shared an update with the latest information. Here is the summary of what was shared: Read More
Does SECR affect you?
Mike Bond | 15 Jul 2020Large companies are now required to comply with the new Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) scheme, which came into effect on 01 April 2019. Read More
Engie team targets geothermal innovation
Jenny Beynon | 14 Jul 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
RHI participants: It’s time to be prepared…
Thomas Wilkins | 09 Jul 2020Ofgem audits on Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) accredited systems are on the rise now that lockdown restrictions are lessening. Read More
Climate Change Agreement scheme two-year extension announced
Steve Leil | 07 Jul 2020In the Spring Budget 2020, the Government announced the CCA scheme would be extended for two years. Details of the proposed changes are now starting to emerge: Read More
Do you need to amend your RHI application, have you changed something?
Ed Shuldham | 02 Jul 2020Everyone involved with the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will have come across talk of needing an ‘amendment’ at some point but what does that really mean? Read More
BEIS announce an RHI extension due to COVID-19
Thomas Wilkins | 30 Jun 2020The government has announced an extension to commissioning deadlines for all Tariff Guarantee projects to the 31 March 2022 and introducing a flexible 3rd allocation of Tariff Guarantees in a response to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) consolation. Read More
Energy contract volume tolerance
Candace Robb | 25 Jun 2020What is it, why is it in my contract and how do I avoid charges? Read More
Updates on permitting and ongoing compliance
Sophie Archer | 23 Jun 2020If your plant exceeds 1 MWth input and was commissioned after the 20 December 2018, it requires an Environmental Permit from the Environment Agency under the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD). Existing plants that were commissioned prior to December 2018 will require permitting in: Read More
Waste Wood Acceptance: The P’s and Q’s
Sophie Archer | 18 Jun 2020If you burn, or plan to burn, waste wood you need to make sure your site has a procedure in place to check the type and quality of the fuel being delivered. Read More