Tuesday, 16 February 2021
by Ben Ablewhite
Generators: can EVs help you make the most of your kWh?
From April 2021, ‘embedded generators’ – that covers most on-farm electricity generation – will no longer receive BSUoS payments for electricity exported to the grid, typically reducing export income by about 5%. Tuesday, 09 February 2021
by Ben Ablewhite
Electric vehicles: is now the time?
As a bit of a car enthusiast working in the energy industry, I’ve followed the progress of electric cars over the last few years with great interest and a reasonable dose of cynicism. Tuesday, 09 February 2021
by Mike Bond
Energy efficiency: not glamorous but essential
The Climate Change Committee recently announced that by 2035, the UK needs to cut its emissions of carbon dioxide by 78% compared to 1990. Previously a similar target had been set for 2050, so this is a call to halve the time taken. Thursday, 04 February 2021
by Jenny Beynon
UK holds the ‘highest decarbonisation rate’ in the world for the 21st century so far
Read our top five energy-related news stories from the last couple of weeks. Energy is always in the news in one way or another, from renewable energy technology advancements and the latest from the ‘big six’ energy suppliers to advancements in energy saving and sustainability. In this blog, we Tuesday, 02 February 2021
by Jenny Beynon
Energy efficiency: The start to reaching net zero
The NFU has an aspiration that agriculture in the UK gets to net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040. Whilst there are many challenges, as energy consultants, we firmly believe the pathway to net zero starts with reducing energy requirements and emissions. Thursday, 28 January 2021
by Steven Jackson
Could you benefit from Solar Energy?
Solar PV was often seen as an ‘instant win’, with owners of solar PV able to generate an income from the government feed in tariff (FIT) scheme, as well as the ongoing benefit that generating their own electricity brings. Tuesday, 26 January 2021
by Steven Jackson
What we can do for you
Here at NFU Energy we really are a one stop shop for all things business energy related. We often find our customers come to us for a particular reason but have no idea of all the other services we can offer them. Here is a small selection that might be of benefit to you. Thursday, 21 January 2021
by Jenny Beynon
New year resolutions are good news for horticulture
Guest blogger Ed Hardy recently wrote the following for AHDB GrowSave and it was an interesting thought worth sharing here: Thursday, 14 January 2021
by Jenny Beynon
Importance of low carbon heat heralded
Read our top five energy-related news stories from the last couple of weeks. Energy is always in the news in one way or another, from renewable energy technology advancements and the latest from the ‘big six’ energy suppliers to advancements in energy saving and sustainability. In this blog, we Tuesday, 12 January 2021
by Jenny Beynon
