Your ongoing RHI obligations
Now that your renewable heat installation has qualified for payments under the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, there are several ongoing obligations with which you need to comply. These obligations are laid out by Ofgem, which administers the RHI scheme on behalf of the government.
How can a SMART meter help you save money?
You may have heard of SMART meters, which give an online indication of your energy consumption at any moment. They’re not new. In fact, larger users have had SMART meters for years – although they might not have known it.
Do you have to pay to have a pole moved?
You are putting up a new building. That electricity pole is in your way and you need to get it moved. So who pays? If you ring the Distribution Electricity Operator (DNO) and ask, they’ll probably give you a quote. And it won’t be cheap.
How to ensure you have safe clearance on an overhead line
One of the most common queries our clients have about overhead line systems is how near they can get to them whilst still being safe.
How to obtain a new or reinforced electricity supply
When electricity services to farms or nurseries are installed or altered (e.g. supply capacity is increased or a single-phase supply is converted to three phase), there are usually major costs incurred in reinforcing or re-engineering the supply network. As the customer, you are usually asked to
Codlaw Renewable Energy – a case study with David Ireland
David Ireland is Director of Codlaw Renewable Energy which has a 1099 kW AD plant in Hexham and is one of our Utility Account Management clients.
The six Cs of energy saving
Ever had a dripping tap? Most of us have. It annoys the hell out of you for a while and then you get it fixed - the annoyance goes away and, as a result of stopping the drip, you also end up saving money on your water bill.
Spotting energy leaks in buildings - how thermal imaging can help
Thermal imaging used to be regarded as a rather exotic and expensive way of spotting heat leaks in buildings. But with the advent of accurate portable handheld equipment, it’s now a cost-effective and convenient way of pinpointing where problem areas lie.
Practical steps to improve refrigeration efficiency
There’s a common misconception that there’s little you can do to improve the efficiency of your refrigeration system. Many think you simply install it and run it and that it performs in a set or given way over time, with little difference between one system and the next.
