Thursday, 02 January 2020
Four wind turbines in a field with blue sky
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by Jenny Beynon

Zero-carbon electricity outstrips fossil fuels in Britain across 2019

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
Thursday, 19 December 2019
Staff in Christmas Jumpers outside the front of the office
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by Jenny Beynon

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

From 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!  It’s been a great year at NFU Energy, meeting new customers either face to face at events or over the phone, as well as helping existing ones with all their
Tuesday, 17 December 2019
Close up of burning coals
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by Jenny Beynon

Coal... Is this the beginning of the end?

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
Thursday, 12 December 2019
Leaking pipe work shown up in an RHI HealthCheck
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by Thomas Wilkins

Is your system compliant?

If your Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) accredited system is several years old, has been modified since installation or, if you are uncertain whether it would pass an Ofgem audit, then our RHI HealthCheck service could be of interest to you.
Tuesday, 10 December 2019
Pylons in a sunset
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by Jodie Hisgett

Energy contracts: Your questions answered

Getting to grips with energy prices and suppliers can be challenging. This month, the contract team at NFU Energy share their expertise and answer some of the most common questions asked by NFU members.
Thursday, 05 December 2019
Red heat meter
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by Thomas Wilkins

Is your heat meter RHI compliant?

Ofgem has released a notification that the following meters are not compliant with GB regulations where the heat conveying liquid being measured is typically greater than 30°C:
Tuesday, 03 December 2019
Minette Batters presenting at an AGM
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by Steven Jackson

What’s happening in the regions?

Richard Weeks and I have been busy throughout November, joining in with a range of NFU regional events ranging from Annual Open meetings, winter conferences and regional environmental open days in the South West and North West.
Wednesday, 27 November 2019
Group of CHP engines in a shed
by Anonymous

Another loss for electricity generators

The recently announced outcome from Ofgem's Targeted Charging Review (TCR) will mean a reduction of around £2.50/MWh of electricity exported to the grid by embedded generators with effect from April 2021.
Tuesday, 26 November 2019
Ice on a glass window
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by Joshua Robinson

Don’t get your fingers frozen off

In the last few months, we have witnessed a lot of stability in energy rates with only minimal increases and falls observed. In line with plummeting temperatures and darker nights we often see an increase in the reliance on gas and electricity and as excess storage depletes prices often go up. 
Thursday, 21 November 2019
Trees in a wood with sunshine shining through
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by Jon Swain

Carbon credit scheme to encourage farmers to plant more trees

Defra has announced that farmers and growers could benefit from a long-term income stream to encourage new woodlands through the Woodland Carbon Guarantee (WCaG). This is a £50 million scheme that aims to help increase woodland planting in England. In fact, the government has promised to plant 11m

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