Thursday, 04 June 2020
by Eirinn Rusbridge
Going further with calculating carbon emissions
Interest in calculating carbon emissions has been recently gathering pace, with lively discussions at the NFU conference and the launch of the Net Zero: Farm Status Indicator. Tuesday, 02 June 2020
by Ryan Ward
Further RHI degression for large ground source heat pumps
Towards the end of March 2020, we saw a degression in the large (100 kWth and above) ground/water source heat pump RHI tariff of 10%. The recent expenditure forecast published by Ofgem at the end of May highlighted that this technology continues to exceed its expenditure threshold, and as such will Tuesday, 02 June 2020
by Ben Ablewhite
Electricity generators paid to switch off
Historically low demand on the electricity grid caused by the COVID-19 lockdown has driven National Grid to look for more ways to balance supply and demand, resulting in the launch of a new scheme paying generators to switch off. Thursday, 28 May 2020
by Jodie Hisgett
Life in lockdown: our new working environment
When the UK first went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic energy suppliers struggled to facilitate socially distanced working and they prioritised emergencies and vulnerable customers. Chances are, getting through to your supplier if you did not fall into these categories was not easy and I Tuesday, 26 May 2020
by Jenny Beynon
Is vertical farming the future of horticulture?
We 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. The nature of VF usually means a completely controlled environment, requiring lighting, irrigation Thursday, 21 May 2020
by Steve Leil
New lease of life for Climate Change Levy discount
In 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. Tuesday, 19 May 2020
by Jenni Elves
Using Miscanthus chips or bales in your boiler?
Now’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. Thursday, 14 May 2020
by Ben Campbell
How the BSL helps your RHI accreditation
As 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. This leaves you with two Tuesday, 12 May 2020
by Thomas Wilkins
Easy periodic data submission for the RHI
Are 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? Thursday, 07 May 2020
by Jenny Beynon
