In accordance with the Regulations, Ofgem issues REGOs based on the percentage of electricity produced by certain producing stations in Great Britain and Northern Ireland that use “qualifying renewable energy sources.” A qualified renewable generating station must first receive Ofgem accreditation before they may issue REGOs to it. They are only permitted to issue REGOs […]
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The Renewables Obligation (RO) The Renewables Obligation is the main support mechanism for large-scale renewable energy projects across the UK. For smaller scale generators, the Feed-In-Tariff scheme has been the main source of support. The RO first started in 2002 for England, Scotland, and Wales – closely followed by Northern Ireland in 2005. This scheme
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Although the Renewables Obligation Scheme is being phased out, it is still central to the UK renewable energy strategy. But how does it work? In this article we will explore the current state of renewables generation from different gas-based sources. The Renewables Obligation (RO) The Renewables Obligation is the main support mechanism for large-scale renewable
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Most of the issues encountered by gas pressure boosting are experienced on standard low-pressure systems (LP) that operate at 21mbarg notional pressure, although often less than this in urban locations where the high local demand and limited available capacity in the gas network lowers pressure. The sudden start-up of non-typical plant like burners, boosters, compressors,
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A strong energy procurement strategy will optimally match your business needs with the right business energy deal. Energy can be one of the biggest overheads for almost any business type, so securing the right price and the right terms for your energy can make a huge difference. In this article, we will cover what flexible
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If you are interested in the energy industry, you are lucky because there are a wide variety of roles in the field. Different positions require different skills and qualifications but with many options, you can be sure to find something that matches your profile. Here we review common types of careers in the energy sector
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As countries around the world are paying more and more attention to reversing the harmful effects of climate change, businesses are realising the importance of decarbonisation. Decarbonisation refers to the process of reducing emissions of CO2 created by various business activities. The ultimate goal of decarbonisation is to eliminate emissions completely. Hence, the UK has
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For many UK businesses, changing the type of electricity meter that your business uses can be a hassle. But it doesn’t have to be. With our handy guide on changing your meter type, you won’t ever struggle with it again. Change of Measurement Class The type of electricity meter that your business has installed depends
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Businesses across the UK waste large quantities of energy often without realising it. This not only increases their impact on the environment but also makes their energy bills more expensive than they should be. eEnergy estimates that by the end of this year UK businesses will waste £33.9bn worth of energy. This is enough to
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There are terms and conditions in place for every broker, consultant, and supplier. But what happens if these terms and conditions are breached, costing your company money and time? Ofgem has been working to make micro-business customers’ experiences better by offering them fairer pricing and putting together a scheme that will protect them. Back in
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