The Energy Saving Trust has recently released results on the uptake of renewable heating technologies in domestic properties across the UK. The statistics show that the South West (SW) of England is the clear front runner when it comes to greening our homes. This data has been produced as part of the Government’s Renewable Heat […]

Do you want to: Grow your own and use your own woodfuel Maximise the benefits of the Renewable Heat Incentive Find out the right crop for your land Find out the right boiler solution for you and your premises Then book yourself a place on the woodfuel self supply course. Venues and dates Friday 20th […]

If you look around the web you’ll find that there are a number of companies selling “grow your own woodfuel kits”. If you’re a small holder with limited space for growing trees you should be looking to grow the best varieties. Crops for Energy sell willow varieties that have been specifically bred and selected for […]

The article below was first published in the October 2010 edition of Forestry and Timber news. For more information on the magazine click this link.  The Renewable Heat Incentive is certain to bring about a dash for biomass which is great news for boiler installers and woodland owners.  The Forestry Commissions new Woodfuel Woodland Improvement […]

Kevin Lindegaard of Crops for Energy is delivering a one day course on woodfuel quality standards on Thursday 14th April, 2011 at The Folly Farm Centre, Pensford, Bristol. BS39 4DW. This course is designed to help participants: Understand the range of draft CEN standards for wood fuels Appreciate the different properties of wood fuel that […]

The Renewable Heat Incentive is a world first and it’s set to revolutionise the way we heat our buildings in the UK. £860m is to be invested in renewable heat installations, starting with industrial, commercial and public sector buildings this summer, followed by domestic properties from October 2012.The RHI is different from previous grants in that it […]

After several months delay, the details of the Renewable Heat Incentive have been released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change.  The scheme wil provide rebates to industrial, commercial and public sector users of woodfuel in boilers commissioned after July 2009. The tariff levels have been reduced from those proposed in 2010 consultation but […]

It is possible to achieve high yields of over 12 oven dry tonnes per hectare per year from willow grown as short rotation coppice (SRC). To achieve this you need to follow this 10 point plan. 1)      Plan early You really need to start thinking about planting your willow plantation at least 12 months in […]

Kevin Lindegaard of Crops for Energy is delivering a one day course on woodfuel quality standards on Thursday 14th April, 2011 at The Folly Farm Centre, Pensford, Bristol. BS39 4DW. This course is designed to help participants: Understand the range of draft CEN standards for wood fuels Appreciate the different properties of wood fuel that […]

Kevin Lindegaard of Crops for Energy is delivering the award winning Ignite woodfuel course on March 30th – April 1st 2011 at Holland Inn, Hatt, Saltash. Cornwall. PL12 6PJ. This 3 day Lantra certified woodfuel supply chain course provides knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of wood fuel production and supply. It is suitable for anyone […]