By working in the energy crops sector we are all the time coming up against the food versus fuel argument. People will say – “Shouldn’t we be growing food rather than planting crops to burn?” My argument is that we need to get the best possible return from our meagre land resources. We should be […]

This is our response to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) consultation on the anticipated Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive and Phase 2 of the non-domestic RHI. All our points involve possible implications of the consultation on biomass heating systems and in particular focus on the self supply of energy crops (e.g. willow and […]

There has never been a better time to install a woodfuel boiler. Fossil fuel prices are rising higher and higher and there are excellent rebates available from the Government’s Renewable Heat Incentive. However, there are a number of critical things that you must consider before you make a dash for biomass. Below we outline our […]

A publication has been published which for the first time brings together all the information about the currently available biomass willow (Salix spp) varieties for growing as short rotation coppice (SRC). The publication was written by Kevin Lindegaard of Crops for Energy Ltd and published by Teagasc and AFBI. The guide provides yield results for […]

The British summer of 2012 has so far been a complete wash out with heavy rain and floods causing events such as the Badminton Horse Trials and the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park to be cancelled. Such unseasonal weather also poses a severe risk to our homes with one in every six houses […]

Crops for Energy are proud to announce that our clients Tredethick Farm Cottages based in Lostwithiel, Cornwall have received full accreditation from Ofgem to receive rebates from the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The project involves the district heating of eight holiday lets, a farmhouse and a swimming pool with a 199 kilowatt Eta biomass boiler […]

The aim of the RHI is to increase the amount of renewable energy production in the UK by encouraging initially non-domestic users to install renewable energy technologies for heating buildings or for processing activities. The scheme is managed by OFGEM, the energy regulator.  Here’s our 10 point summary to get you geared up and ready […]

Do you want to: Grow your own and use your own woodfuel Find out the right crop for your land Find out the right boiler solution for you and your premises Maximise the benefits of the Renewable Heat Incentive Then book yourself a place on the woodfuel self supply course. Our next course is at […]

Farmers and landowners that grow their own energy crops and use them to heat their own buildings can make a triple whammy of savings. Firstly, there’s the savings on fossil fuel use. Secondly theres the savings on bought in wood. Thirdly, if you install a biomass boiler you’ll qualify for the Governments Renewable Heat Incentive. […]