Wednesday, 16 August 2017
by Javier Cerrada
Are you missing out on CCL relief?
I recently visited a greenhouse facility to help a customer with their compliance for the NFU Climate Change Levy (CCL) scheme. The Climate Change Levy is a tax charged on gas, electricity, LPG, coal and coke used by businesses in the UK. There is a tax relief available for businesses in a number Friday, 11 August 2017
by test
Phone Service Update
Good news our telephone system is now back to normal. We apologise for any inconvenience this disruption may have caused. Thursday, 10 August 2017
by Ed Hardy
Does your store have a sense of smell?
Over the last couple of years, we have been involved with a research project that focuses on improving storage conditions for potatoes in terms of energy use and the evenness of airflow within the crop for the distribution of anti-sprouting agents. Tuesday, 08 August 2017
by Andrew Morbey
Are you a Renewables Obligation generator... do you need an ITAR?
If you applied to the Renewable Obligation (RO) scheme before it closed recently, or are trying to achieve RO accreditation you may require an Independent Technical Assurance Report (ITAR). The ITAR is required at Ofgem discretion, but usually for sites where evidence of generation is limited. Thursday, 03 August 2017
by Jodie Hisgett
Why it pays to pay attention...
Jodie Hisgett, Utilities Management Consultant, is finding that calls from NFU members who have unwittingly agreed to an unfavourable contract are becoming a common occurrence. Here she explains why and how you can avoid such a situation. Tuesday, 01 August 2017
by Andrew Kneeshaw
More electric cars – good for renewables…
I recently read some interesting news about electric cars and their relentless takeover of our roads. Dutch Bank ING reckons that within two decades all cars sold will be electric. Also, National Grid has predicted that by 2030, which is only 13 years away, peak electricity demand from charging Tuesday, 01 August 2017
by Andrew Kneeshaw
A cap on energy rates… not much use for our customers.
On 9th May, The Daily Mail headlined “£100 off your energy bill”, and had the nation smiling. However, for most of our customers, the truth is, it will bring no saving at all and could in fact push costs higher. Thursday, 27 July 2017
by Oli Coe
Energy generators… are you paying for convenience?
Oli Coe from FEC Energy looks at this diverse topic. Tuesday, 25 July 2017
by Jon Swain
Understanding energy storage for UK growers
There is a huge amount of interest in energy storage within UK agriculture and horticulture and how this may be of benefit to them financially, as well as in terms of their energy supply. Monday, 24 July 2017
by Jon Swain
