Tuesday, 26 September 2017
by Andrew Morbey
An ITAR update from Ofgem
Recently, Ofgem hosted a Webinar on ‘Guidance on how to produce an Independent Technical Assurance Report’ aimed at those who own a generation station. Two of our engineers Andrew and Oli, took part in the Webinar and learned key points that make producing a quality ITAR important: Thursday, 21 September 2017
by Jenny Beynon
Understanding energy storage
On 20 September, around 40 delegates joined us for an afternoon of presentations on the topic of energy storage. The event was organised by GrowSave, a knowledge sharing project, delivered by FEC Energy on behalf of AHDB Horticulture. Delegates heard how energy storage methods could benefit them, Tuesday, 19 September 2017
by Chris Plackett
Ten years of helping horticulture save energy
Ten years ago, and just like today, energy saving was vitally important for successful greenhouse businesses. However, in addition to the problem of volatile and increasing energy costs, growers were starting to face new challenges, such as energy saving legislation and consumers who want produce Thursday, 14 September 2017
by Ed Hardy
Energy storage is more than just batteries
Mention energy storage and many people will first think of batteries. While this is part of the story, electricity is just one form of energy. Growers may be more familiar with heat released through the combustion of fuel in a boiler or engine, for example. Heat too can be stored, often as hot Tuesday, 12 September 2017
by Jenny Beynon
Join us for tea, cake and energy advice!
We are opening our office at Stoneleigh park to you on the 26th September. If you would like any help regarding energy for your business, come and meet see us. Thursday, 07 September 2017
by Paul Jesson
NFU members Buying Groups start to pay off
For the second quarter in a row, we have managed to secure significant discounts on electricity contracts for a buying group made up of NFU members. Tuesday, 05 September 2017
by Jon Swain
Energy crops for biofuel production
A new report by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) has called for a greater focus on second generation biofuel production, in order to develop this industry in the UK and help meet climate change targets. RAE makes the following policy recommendations: Thursday, 31 August 2017
by Tay Bishop
RHI regulations brought forward
The long anticipated RHI regulations are to come into effect on 20 September. The reforms were laid before parliament yesterday giving the minimum 20-day notice. This has the greatest impact for biomass boilers where the tariffs for small, medium and large biomass will all align to one new tariff. Thursday, 31 August 2017
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
by Chris Plackett
