Tuesday, 09 October 2018
by Ed Hardy
Sharing is caring
Over the past few months, GrowSave, a knowledge sharing project that we deliver on behalf of AHDB Horticulture, has been running a pilot study group implementing Next Generation Growing (NGG) techniques in the UK horticulture sector. The group is a mix of growers of protected edibles, soft fruit 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. Tuesday, 02 October 2018
by Mike Bond
The Medium Combustion Plant Directive – are you affected?
Since our last blog (16th August 2018), guidance has been published and more information has come to light on the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD). Thursday, 27 September 2018
by Oli Coe
Ensure fool proof ESOS compliance
Every four years, larger companies are required to audit and report on their business’s energy usage, under the Energy Savings & Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) run by the Environment Agency. Tuesday, 25 September 2018
by Jenny Beynon
Project to install heat pumps in retirement homes to save 4,000 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide
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 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, 13 September 2018
by Ed Hardy
The benefits of double screens
The use of screens in horticulture is fairly common these days. Many different types exist, each designed with a specific function in mind. All screens will reduce light transmission to some extent; the most transparent screens will allow around 90% of the light through, while a blackout screen Tuesday, 11 September 2018
by Thomas Wilkins
Replacing your RHI system
Ofgem has announced a significant change to the RHI scheme to be effective from the 01 October. This change will allow participants to replace accredited heating systems such as boilers, engines and heat pumps so long as they retain the same technology category and participants accept the Thursday, 06 September 2018
by Ed Hardy
Horticulture could benefit from ‘Big Data’
‘Big Data’ is a hot topic these days, and it seems, can be applied to any industry. Big Data works on the principle that the more you know about a situation, the more reliably you can gain new insights and make predictions about what will happen in the future. Tuesday, 04 September 2018
by Ed Shuldham
