Thursday, 22 October 2020
by Jenny Beynon
Money down the drain?
Guest blogger Ed Hardy recently wrote the following for AHDB GrowSave and it was an interesting thought worth sharing here: Tuesday, 20 October 2020
by Jodie Hisgett
Be careful before you say yes
Some of our customers are getting calls from other Energy Brokers who are very persistent in trying to get them to agree to a verbal contract over the phone. They use pressure tactics to their advantage leaving some customers confused and resulting in them being trapped in unfavourable contracts Thursday, 15 October 2020
by Sophie Archer
An update for AD plant refurbs
We have recently sought clarity on whether changes made to an existing combustion plant qualifies it for permitting, as previously discussed in this blog. The Environment Agency (EA) has provided more guidance on the subject. Minor Refurbs vs Substantial Refurbs Tuesday, 13 October 2020
by Sophie Archer
Is your Anaerobic Digestion plant still exempt?
Across the UK, there are Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plants that process biodegradable feedstocks to produce digestate and biogas. Large sites and those that process waste feedstocks require environmental permitting. However, any AD plant in England that meets either, or both, of the following is Thursday, 08 October 2020
by Jenny Beynon
‘Green hydrogen’ from renewables could become cheapest ‘transformative fuel’ within a decade
Read 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. In this blog, we Tuesday, 06 October 2020
by Sophie Archer
The Right Wood?
For those with biomass boilers, renewable heat is a critical aspect of their business. However, what you buy and use on site can carry more weight than most would think. Thursday, 01 October 2020
by Jon Swain
What is the future for the costs of gas?
The launch of the consultation into a green gas levy has set me thinking about the long term future for the costs of gas. Whilst it is true that 36p/MWh levy by 2028 is hardly going to get people very excited, the underlying principle is the more important part of the change. Wednesday, 30 September 2020
by Jon Swain
Get £5,000 grant for reducing energy consumption in your home
Almost without any fanfare at all, the Green Homes Grant scheme was launched today. As the name suggests it is a domestic oriented scheme and will pay two thirds of the cost of improvements up to a maximum of a £5,000 grant for home improvements that reduce energy consumption. These improvements Tuesday, 29 September 2020
by Sophie Archer
Recent changes to Anaerobic Digestion plant Environmental Permits
In recent years, many Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plants have been built and managed under the Industrial Emissions Directive, published in 2010. Thursday, 24 September 2020
by Candace Robb
