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Thursday, 21 March 2019
by Jon Swain
Join our club…
Following a successful pilot study group project focused on Next Generation Growing (NGG), GrowSave* led a workshop on 14 February 2019, hosted by Mill Nurseries, to share some of the lessons learned. The 25-strong audience comprised of growers, crop consultants and industry representatives, all Thursday, 15 November 2018
by Jon Swain
Renewable Heat Incentive Audits – Frustrating and time consuming
But we can help! Ofgem is required by law to audit a proportion of RHI accredited systems annually to maintain compliance, these can be conducted entirely randomly or targeted to high-risk systems on the scheme. Regardless of why an audit is conducted, these can be a difficult and frustrating Thursday, 04 October 2018
by Jon Swain
Support Scheme for Renewable Heat scheme opens in Ireland
It’s been years in the planning but with very little fanfare, last month the long-awaited Support Scheme for Renewable Heat was opened in Ireland. FEC Energy participated in an event publicising the new scheme to horticultural business in and around Dublin on 25 September. Thursday, 20 September 2018
by Jon Swain
Grant scheme for rural business update
Farmers and growers can now claim grants of between £35,000 and £1 million, for up to 40% of their investment in a battery storage system through the "Improving Farm Productivity" grant. Thursday, 16 August 2018
by Jon Swain
Coming to a boiler (and generator) near you….
...the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) Thursday, 05 July 2018
by Jon Swain
Why should you come to the UK AD and World Biogas Expo 2018?
We’re looking forward to seeing many of our existing customers and hopefully many new ones at the UK AD and World Biogas exhibition next week. The Expo is the world’s biggest anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas event which is taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 11-12th July and our stand number Wednesday, 16 May 2018
by Jon Swain
Part three: Energy efficiency… the best kept secret to saving money
One of the best ways of keeping control of energy costs is to reduce the amount that is used. We have seen many poultry producers take advantage of renewable energy systems in the last few years, but keeping an eye on energy efficiency is still important. Tuesday, 15 May 2018
by Jon Swain
Part two: Benefit from renewable energy
Renewable energy systems have been widely adopted by the poultry industry through the uptake of Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). This scheme pays owners and operators of accredited renewable systems such as biomass boilers and heat pumps a tariff for the use of the heat. Monday, 14 May 2018
by Jon Swain
Part one: Buying energy for poultry housing
Heating and powering poultry houses are a significant expense for producers. The good news is that it’s also a cost that farmers have a great deal of control over. This blog is the first part of our 3 part blog series that looks into the best way to buy energy. Thursday, 26 April 2018
by Jon Swain
