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As readers may be aware the government recently announced the results of its consultation on Feed In Tariffs (FITs) for renewable electricity and has initiated the consultation on the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). See http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/consultations/elec_financial/elec_financial.aspx and http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/consultations/rhi/rhi.aspx.

Farmers will also get financial help to invest in energy-saving equipment and slash their energy bills by a total of £4 million, and 25,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, using interest-free loans from the Carbon Trust, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn announced on 21 December 2009.

From 1 February 2010, British farmers will be eligible for unsecured, interest-free loans for between £3,000 and £20,000 to help them upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment. The loans are designed to pay for themselves through direct energy savings provided over one to four years – and after the loan is repaid, farmers will make direct savings on their energy costs, as well as cutting the carbon footprint of what they produce.

At the Consultants event it was suggested that we needed a means of sharing ideas and stimulating discussion amongst interested parties that are involved in RE:think Energy.

RE:think Energy has been offering training grants for up to twenty businesses. Plumbers, electricians or heating engineers have been applying for funding to re-train as renewable technology installers.

Over 200 delegates attended the conference back in July, which brought together senior figures from the Zone, Advantage West Midlands, Business Link and the Government’s Rural Advocate Dr Stuart Burgess.

RE:think Energy is pleased to announce the launch of its website! The website is a great resource for information on renewable technologies as well as giving tips and ideas on reducing energy use in your business.

More businesses in three rural counties of the West Midlands have benefited from renewable energy advice and grants to help cut their fuel bills and boost their ‘bottom line’.

Spiralling electricity costs coupled with a desire to use the farm's natural resources has resulted in Shrewsbury dairy farmer John Hudson installing a 15kW wind turbine in an attempt to control his bills.

A specialist manufacturer of timber frame kits has become one of the first companies to take advantage of a new renewable energy capital grant scheme that will protect the environment whilst boosting efficiency in the process.

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