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Friday, 26 May 2023
by Jon Swain
Interventions necessary for a successful Clean Heat Market Mechanism
UK Government proposes to introduce a Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) as part of its ambitious net-zero commitments. While the CHMM holds great potential, both the NFU and NFU Energy believe that certain supporting interventions are necessary to ensure its success. Monday, 13 March 2023
by Jon Swain
Call for input regarding struggles and challenges getting gas and electricity contracts from suppliers
Ofgem, who regulate the gas and electricity market, are asking for evidence from customers about recent market failures by suppliers and challenges faced by customers in securing contracts for energy over the last few months, and whether there is any evidence that unfair prices or security deposits Monday, 06 February 2023
by Jon Swain
The EBSS Alternative Funding Team confirms roll out of pilot phase
The Energy Bill Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS AF) pilot phase was launched on 16 January for test data. The pilot phase is now open for live applications in West Suffolk County Council, Wrexham County Borough Council, Glasgow City Council and Chichester District Council. Thursday, 17 November 2022
by Jon Swain
Energy generators tax announcement - will it affect you?
In today’s Autumn Statement the chancellor discussed a raft of measures including a 45% ‘windfall’ tax on the profits of electricity generators, you may be wondering whether this will affect you. Handily there has been a technical guidance note published alongside the announcement that provides us Thursday, 17 February 2022
by Jon Swain
Attention agricultural energy users, especially Pigs, Poultry and Horticulture sectors
The Government is consulting on the continuation of the Climate Change Agreements scheme... Tuesday, 09 November 2021
by Jon Swain
Biomass Policy in our Net Zero future
COP 26 has precipitated a number of government publications setting out strategies for our Net Zero future. One of these has been a Biomass Policy Statement which has been long awaited by many in the energy sector. Tuesday, 14 September 2021
by Jon Swain
What does ‘Agrovoltaics’ mean to you?
Recently there has been discussion of a concept called Agrovoltaics, a new buzzword to add to the pile that epitomises the world of renewable energy. In short this is becoming to mean integrating solar photovoltaics with agriculture, in as many varied and innovative forms as possible. Monday, 16 August 2021
by Jon Swain
UK Green Gas Day 2021: 09 September 2021
Green Gas Day, the largest annual biomethane industry gathering, has been run by the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) and CNG Services over the past nine years. Tuesday, 27 July 2021
by Jon Swain
What is the Climate Change Levy?
The Climate Change Levy (CCL) is a tax charged on the electricity, gas, LPG, and coal used by businesses in the UK. However, some businesses that are in energy intensive sectors are able to apply for a discount. This discount is given in return for achieving agreed energy saving targets. Thursday, 15 July 2021
by Jon Swain
