Tuesday, 03 August 2021
Outside of a greenhouse in the winter
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by Jenny Beynon

NFU Energy's guide to Carbon reporting

Renewable technologies are increasing in popularity due to their cost saving benefits and low maintenance costs, but also the ‘green energy’ they produce, which is vital in helping to achieve the NFU’s Net Zero target of 2040.
Tuesday, 27 July 2021
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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.
Monday, 26 July 2021
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by Sophie Archer

Permits for RHI Extension and Tariff Guarantee Applications

Have you been approved for an RHI extension? Or maybe you are still waiting for your Tariff Guarantee Stage 2 to be approved? Both have completion deadlines of 31 March 2022, but do you have your permit prepared?
Thursday, 15 July 2021
Countryside
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by Jon Swain

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.
Thursday, 17 June 2021
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by Mike Bond

Halogen light sources face September ban

Be warned – yet more familiar lamp types will begin to disappear from September.
Tuesday, 15 June 2021
Pylons at sunset
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by Ed Hardy

Degree Days

I recently wrote the following for AHDB GrowSave and it was an interesting thought worth sharing here:
Thursday, 10 June 2021
Pylons at sunset
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by Mike Bond

Time to consider your ESOS Energy Audit

A piece of legislation the Government has introduced to help the UK to reach this target is the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS). Compliance with ESOS is a mandatory requirement for companies with:
Thursday, 03 June 2021
HealthChecks
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by Thomas Wilkins

Tales of Site Visits: HealthChecks

With the RHI scheme closed to new participants, we are being asked to complete an increasing number of RHI HealthChecks. These are for all system types and sizes e.g. Biomass, Heat Pump, Biogas etc.
Tuesday, 18 May 2021
Countryside
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by Jon Swain

Carbon tax and/or trading scheme – Opportunity or threat?

I recently wrote the following for AHDB GrowSave and it was an interesting thought worth sharing here:
Thursday, 29 April 2021
Cat sleeping on top of a radiator
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by Mike Bond

Energy Efficiency: The next step to saving money on your energy bills

With the closure of the RHI (non-domestic) scheme to new participants on 31 March 2021, major government incentives for generation have come to an end. Where do businesses look next, to save money on their energy and to reduce costs?

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