Thursday, 15 February 2018
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by Steven Leil

Environment Agency plans to crack down on CCL scheme members compliance

The Environment Agency (EA) has announced plans to audit facilities that are covered by Climate Change Agreements (CCAs). The aim of an audit is to satisfy the EA that Climate Change Levy Scheme (CCL) members remain compliant with their CCAs and have auditable records to support the data they
Thursday, 08 February 2018
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by Oli Coe

Don’t get caught out by ESOS

If you have more than 250 UK employees or an annual turnover exceeding €50 million and a balance sheet total exceeding €43 million it is time to start planning how you will comply with phase 2 of the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) regulations. Fines for non-compliance can be up to £90,
Tuesday, 09 January 2018
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by Steven Leil

The Environment Agency’s proposed Enforcement and Sanctions Policy

Currently, the Environment Agency (EA) has two separate policies in place, the Enforcement and Sanctions Statement (ESS) and the Enforcement and Sanctions Guidance (ESG), which will be combined and shortened into a single new Enforcement and Sanctions Policy (ESP).
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
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by Oli Coe

Almost time for ESOS round two

The deadline for the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) phase two is 5 December 2019. The scheme was introduced by the Government in 2015 in response to a European Union directive on energy reporting. The aim of the scheme is to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions by making it compulsory for
Thursday, 31 August 2017
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by Javier Cerrada

Javier heads off into the sunset

On the 7 October, I would have celebrated my third anniversary here at FEC Energy. However, Thursday (31 August) is my last day as I have been fortunate to get a job in my native country of Spain.
Tuesday, 29 August 2017
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by Chris Plackett

FEC Energy joins the NFU

This week has seen changes here at FEC Energy that brings positive news for both our clients and staff alike. We have sold the FEC Energy Ltd business to the National Farmers Union (NFU) in a strategic move which recognises the increasing involvement of farmers in the energy business.
Thursday, 24 August 2017
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by Oli Coe

Irish Minister Denis Naughten proposals regarding the Irish RHI

I recently attended the Energy in Agriculture Event, held in County Tipperary, Ireland.  
Thursday, 10 August 2017
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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, 28 March 2017
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by Tay Bishop

RHI reforms - our answers to FAQs

The recent RHI degression announcement has thrown yet more uncertainty on the future on the RHI scheme. While the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) continue to keep business as usual, there are many questions erupting as to what, when and how the RHI reforms will happen
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
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by Tay Bishop

RHI Reforms - laid before parliament

The Wood Heat Association (WHA) has just confirmed that the Renewable Heat Incentive Reforms have now been laid before parliament. The parliamentary process is likely to take 6-8 weeks, and the regulations will come into force one day after approval has been granted.

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