Tuesday, 29 August 2017
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
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. Tuesday, 22 August 2017
by Ed Hardy
Waste: an inevitable by-product of living or a useful resource?
Even in these modern times, waste remains a part of our daily lives. From organic matter to petroleum-based plastic, waste comes in many forms. Recycling is a higher priority these days than at any time in the past, but doing so is not always a cost-effective option. In such cases, other methods of Thursday, 17 August 2017
by Jenny Beynon
FEC Energy head to Ireland’s biggest energy event
On the 22 August Oli Coe, our senior engineer, will be attending the Energy in Agriculture event in Co.Tipperary, Ireland. This event is Ireland’s largest energy event for the farming community which highlights opportunities for farmers with regards to renewable energy and how they can adopt a Wednesday, 16 August 2017
by Javier Cerrada
Are you missing out on CCL relief?
I recently visited a greenhouse facility to help a customer with their compliance for the NFU Climate Change Levy (CCL) scheme. The Climate Change Levy is a tax charged on gas, electricity, LPG, coal and coke used by businesses in the UK. There is a tax relief available for businesses in a number Friday, 11 August 2017
by test
Phone Service Update
Good news our telephone system is now back to normal. We apologise for any inconvenience this disruption may have caused. Thursday, 10 August 2017
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, 08 August 2017
by Andrew Morbey
Are you a Renewables Obligation generator... do you need an ITAR?
If you applied to the Renewable Obligation (RO) scheme before it closed recently, or are trying to achieve RO accreditation you may require an Independent Technical Assurance Report (ITAR). The ITAR is required at Ofgem discretion, but usually for sites where evidence of generation is limited. Thursday, 03 August 2017
by Jodie Hisgett
Why it pays to pay attention...
Jodie Hisgett, Utilities Management Consultant, is finding that calls from NFU members who have unwittingly agreed to an unfavourable contract are becoming a common occurrence. Here she explains why and how you can avoid such a situation. Tuesday, 01 August 2017
by Andrew Kneeshaw
