http://www.treco.co.uk/ Treco news feed, latest 20 items Mon, 28 May 2012 19:05:03 +0000 en http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Treco+at+the+Bath+'26+West+County+Show+from+Wednesday+30th+May+to+Saturday+2nd+June'21'21'21/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Treco+at+the+Bath+'26+West+County+Show+from+Wednesday+30th+May+to+Saturday+2nd+June'21'21'21/ Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000
We are going to be on the Country Land & Business Association (CLA)’s stand from Wednesday May 30th to Saturday June 2nd. The stand is number 196 and is located on Avenue B, just opposite the Cattle Judging Ring.

There will be three Guntamatic biomass boilers on the stand to demonstrate the range;

a Synchro log boiler, a Biostar w[...]]]>
We are going to be on the Country Land & Business Association (CLA)’s stand from Wednesday May 30th to Saturday June 2nd. The stand is number 196 and is located on Avenue B, just opposite the Cattle Judging Ring.

There will be three Guntamatic biomass boilers on the stand to demonstrate the range;

a Synchro log boiler, a Biostar wood pellet boiler and the cut away demo version of Powerchip multi fuel boiler.

The focus of the show will be offering visitors and CLA members the opportunity to see how the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) can benefit them.

We will be available to talk about how biomass can help CLA members to reduce their fossil fuel heating costs by up to 80%, reduce their CO2 emissions by 96% and to receive Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments.

Visitors and CLA will be able to discuss their RHI applications and see demonstrations of Treco’s “RHI Calculator”. This tool shows prospective biomass boiler owners the potential earnings from the RHI scheme over 20 years, the fuel cost savings and the payback period, index linked to inflation.

For example, a country estate with main house and offices using a 198kW system could receive upwards of £20,000 and a farm house with cottages and holiday let using 100kW system could earn £10,000 or more a year for the 20 year duration of the scheme.

You can download Treco’s RHI Calculator from their website www.treco.co.uk/renewable-heat-incentive/ or open the Excel file straight from this link www.treco.co.uk/uploads/treco-rhi-calculator.xlsx.

“Treco’s RHI Calculator is proving very popular and is a fantastic tool that we are looking forward to using to demonstrate the RHI’s biomass potential and to showing CLA members and show visitors how we can offer assistance with their RHI applications”, says David Knox, Treco’s marketing manager.
]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/We'26'238217'3Bre+Off+to+the+All+Energy+Show+in+Aberdeen+Today'21++/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/We'26'238217'3Bre+Off+to+the+All+Energy+Show+in+Aberdeen+Today'21++/ Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000
We will be demonstrating the Guntamatic Powerchip and Biostar biomass boilers, along with our RHI Calculator, a spreadsheet available as a free download from www.treco.co.uk

This spreadsheet shows the installed cost of a biomass boiler system, the potential earnings from the RHI scheme over 20 [...]]]>
We will be demonstrating the Guntamatic Powerchip and Biostar biomass boilers, along with our RHI Calculator, a spreadsheet available as a free download from www.treco.co.uk

This spreadsheet shows the installed cost of a biomass boiler system, the potential earnings from the RHI scheme over 20 years, fuel cost savings and the payback period. It also factors in inflation and the cost of borrowing to show the net financial benefit for the duration of the RHI scheme.

For example;
- A Hospital using a 198kW biomass boiler system could make a fuel cost saving of £8,633 per annum or more over oil and gain upwards of £20,000 a year in RHI payments, with a payback period of 5 years.
- A School with a 150kW system could save £6.879 per annum or more over LPG and gain an average RHI income upwards of £16,000 per annum and a payback period of 5 years.
- A Care Home using a 100kW system could save over £12,649 per annum over electricity and make upwards of £10,000 a year in RHI payments, for 20 years, with payback of under 3 years on the project’s installed cost.

Treco have also summarised the entire volumes 1 & 2 of the RHI Guidance from 230 pages into just 15. Also available to download from www.treco.co.uk, this pdf is proving to be a huge time saver for RHI applicants. Treco are also providing direct assistance to RHI applicants throughout the entire process, to find out more contact the Treco office on 0845 130 9012.

“Treco’s RHI Calculator is unique in our industry and is a fantastic tool that we are looking forward to using to demonstrate the RHI’s biomass potential and offer assistance with RHI applications to visitors to the UK’s largest renewable energy event”, says David Knox, Treco’s marketing manager.
]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/We'27re+All+Set+for+the+Devon+County+Show'21/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/We'27re+All+Set+for+the+Devon+County+Show'21/ Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000
Come and see us, we're on the Country Land & Business (CLA) Stand number 248, opposite the Livestock Arena!

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Come and see us, we're on the Country Land & Business (CLA) Stand number 248, opposite the Livestock Arena!

]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Treco+at+the+Devon+County+Show+from+Thursday'21'21'21/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Treco+at+the+Devon+County+Show+from+Thursday'21'21'21/ Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000
We are going to be on the Country Land & Business Association (CLA)’s stand from Thursday May 17th to Saturday May 19th. The stand is number 248 and is located on road 3, just opposite the Natwest Livestock Arena.

There will be three Guntamatic biomass boilers on the stand to demonstrate the range; a Synchro log boiler, a Biostar wood pellet boiler and the c[...]]]>
We are going to be on the Country Land & Business Association (CLA)’s stand from Thursday May 17th to Saturday May 19th. The stand is number 248 and is located on road 3, just opposite the Natwest Livestock Arena.

There will be three Guntamatic biomass boilers on the stand to demonstrate the range; a Synchro log boiler, a Biostar wood pellet boiler and the cut away demo version of Powerchip multi fuel boiler.
The focus of the show will be offering visitors and CLA members the opportunity to see how the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) can benefit them.

We will be available to talk about how biomass can help CLA members to reduce their fossil fuel heating costs by up to 80%, reduce their CO2 emissions by 96% and to receive Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments.

Visitors and CLA will be able to discuss their RHI applications and see demonstrations of Treco’s “RHI Calculator”. This tool shows prospective biomass boiler owners the potential earnings from the RHI scheme over 20 years, the fuel cost savings and the payback period, index linked to inflation.

For example, a country estate with main house and offices using a 198kW system could receive upwards of £20,000 and a farm house with cottages and holiday let using 100kW system could earn £10,000 or more a year for the 20 year duration of the scheme.

You can download Treco’s RHI Calculator from their website www.treco.co.uk/renewable-heat-incentive/ or open the Excel file straight from this link www.treco.co.uk/uploads/treco-rhi-calculator.xlsx.

“Treco’s RHI Calculator is proving very popular and is a fantastic tool that we are looking forward to using to demonstrate the RHI’s biomass potential and to showing CLA members and show visitors how we can offer assistance with their RHI applications”, says David Knox, Treco’s marketing manager.

]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Treco+to+Present+at+the+On+Farm+Energy+Generation+Event+on+June+21st'21'21'21/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Treco+to+Present+at+the+On+Farm+Energy+Generation+Event+on+June+21st'21'21'21/ Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Gordon is an active Devon farmer, with 35 years of farming experience.

He started Treco in 2006 to design, supply, install and maintain complete biomass boiler heating systems. These systems are suitable for farm, rural businesses and properties, commercial, domesti[...]]]> Gordon is an active Devon farmer, with 35 years of farming experience.

He started Treco in 2006 to design, supply, install and maintain complete biomass boiler heating systems. These systems are suitable for farm, rural businesses and properties, commercial, domestic and district heating applications (where several buildings are heated by a single boiler).

Gordon’s presentation will draw directly from his own experience of biomass boilers as an active Devon farmer and will discuss how biomass can be of benefit to farms and rural business and how the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) can benefit them.

He will be available to talk about how biomass can help farmers to reduce their fossil fuel heating costs by up to 80%, reduce their CO2 emissions by 96% and to receive Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments.

Gordon will also give a demonstration of Treco’s “RHI Calculator”. He will use this tool to shows farmers in the audience the potential earnings from the RHI scheme over 20 years, the fuel cost savings and the payback period, index linked to inflation.

For example, a country estate with main house and offices using a 198kW system could receive upwards of £20,000 and a farm house with cottages and holiday let using 100kW system could earn £10,000 or more a year for the 20 year duration of the scheme.

You can download Treco’s RHI Calculator from their website www.treco.co.uk/renewable-heat-incentive/ or open the Excel file straight from this link www.treco.co.uk/uploads/treco-rhi-calculator.xlsx ]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Should+the+government+advertise+the+'26'238220'3Bgreen+switchover'26'238221'3B'3F/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Should+the+government+advertise+the+'26'238220'3Bgreen+switchover'26'238221'3B'3F/ Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000
The government will today be called on to relax its ban on advertising spend and commission a national communications campaign to drive adoption of upcoming green initiatives, such as the Green Deal energy efficiency scheme, the smart meter rollout, and the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

The recommendation is the centrepiece of a[...]]]>
The government will today be called on to relax its ban on advertising spend and commission a national communications campaign to drive adoption of upcoming green initiatives, such as the Green Deal energy efficiency scheme, the smart meter rollout, and the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

The recommendation is the centrepiece of a new report from the Green Alliance think-tank, backed by a number of high-profile firms including Scottish Power, Asda, Kellogg's, Groundwork, PepsiCo, which argues that a government-orchestrated campaign is essential to ensure the success of the coalition's flagship green policies.

Ministers have been reluctant to spend money on advertising since taking office, and a ban on government-backed advertising was announced as one the coalition's first deficit-reduction measures in the summer of 2010. Since then a number of campaigns have been commissioned, although not on the same level as had been the case prior to 2008.

However, the new report, entitled Neither sermons nor silence: the case for national communications on energy, predicts that without a co-ordinated approach to raising awareness of key policies such as the Green Deal, the government is unlikely to generate the levels of adoption it is hoping for.

For more information
http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/2174200/government-advertise-green-switchover
]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/It'27s+Nearly+Showtime+-+Treco+on+the+Summer+Campaign+Trail'21/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/It'27s+Nearly+Showtime+-+Treco+on+the+Summer+Campaign+Trail'21/ Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 We will be present to talk about how biomass can help to reduce their fossil fuel heating costs by up to 80%, reduce their CO2 emissions by 96% and receive Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments.

Treco will also be available to discuss how we can help prospective RHI applicants with their app[...]]]> We will be present to talk about how biomass can help to reduce their fossil fuel heating costs by up to 80%, reduce their CO2 emissions by 96% and receive Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments.

Treco will also be available to discuss how we can help prospective RHI applicants with their applications and to give demonstrations of their “RHI Calculator”. This tool shows prospective biomass boiler owners the potential earnings from the RHI scheme over 20 years, the fuel cost savings and the payback period, index linked to inflation.

For example, a country estate with main house and offices using a 198kW system could receive upwards of £20,000 and a farm house with cottages and holiday let using 100kW system could earn £10,000 or more a year for the 20 year duration of the scheme.

You can download Treco’s RHI Calculator from the website www.treco.co.uk/renewable-heat-incentive/ or open the Excel file straight from this link www.treco.co.uk/uploads/treco-rhi-calculator.xlsx.

The full schedule along with dates and where to find us is below.
o Devon County Show (Westpoint, Exeter) 17, 18, 19 May) - on the Country land & Business Association Stand
o All Energy (Bridge of Don Conference Centre, Aberdeen) Weds 23 to Thurs 24 May on stand C110
o Bath & West Show (Bath & West Showground) Weds 30 May to Sat 2nd June - on the Country land & Business Association Stand
o Royal Cornwall Show (Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge) - Thurs 7 to Sat 9 June on the Country Land & Business Association Stand
o The Game Fair (Belvoir Castle, Grantham) Fri 20 June to Sun 22 June, in the Renewable Energy Aren
o Monday Royal Welsh Show (Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd) 23rd June to Thursday 26 June ) in the Energy Now Pavilion
]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Biomass+Heat+Incentive'3F+Renewable+Heat+Incentive+Progress+Update/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Biomass+Heat+Incentive'3F+Renewable+Heat+Incentive+Progress+Update/ Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000
Biomass Gains an Early Lead

Although only 20 RHI installations have been accredited, it is encouraging to see that 80% of them have been solid biomass, with 15% from ground source heat pumps and 5% for water source heat pumps..

However, even more e[...]]]>
Biomass Gains an Early Lead

Although only 20 RHI installations have been accredited, it is encouraging to see that 80% of them have been solid biomass, with 15% from ground source heat pumps and 5% for water source heat pumps..

However, even more encouraging is that solid biomass accounts for 98% of the total 5.25 mega watts of installed capacity by technology type., with ground source heat pumps at 1.5% and water source heat pumps at 0.5%.

Top Line Figures;

• A total of 20 renewable heat installations were accredited under the scheme from 28 November 2011 to 31 March 2012, 1 of which was preliminary.
• 5.25 MW of total capacity was accredited to the RHI by 31 March 2012 since 28 November 2011, 2.8 MW of which was preliminary.
• A total of £9,707 in RHI payments were paid to participants for the period 28 November 2011 to 31 March 2012.
• The number of enquiries and applications being received are increasing on an accelerating basis.

The first couple of months of the scheme have highlighted a couple of areas where applicants are experiencing difficulties in making successful applications to the scheme.
• Applications frequently do not contain all the necessary supporting information
• The information provided is often not detailed enough
• Supporting documents are often confusing and sometimes even illegible
• There are inconsistencies in the information provided

Our best advice is to read Treco’s RHI guidance summaries;

http://www.treco.co.uk/uploads/rhi-guidance-summaries.pdf

which condense the 230 pages of Volumes 1&2 of the RHI Guidance into just 15.

We also advise ensuring all of your supporting information is clear and complete. Otherwise, your application (and the date that payments begin) will be delayed!

To find out more..

http://www.ofgem.gov.uk/e-serve/RHI/Documents1/RHI%20Quarterly%20Report%2030%20April%202012_WEB.pdf
]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Treco+to+demonstrate+to+CLA+members+the+RHI+payments+that+they+can+receive+from+biomass+at+the+Devon+County+Show+/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Treco+to+demonstrate+to+CLA+members+the+RHI+payments+that+they+can+receive+from+biomass+at+the+Devon+County+Show+/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000
The CLA's stand is number 248 on "Road 3"

We will be offering members the opportunity to see how the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) can benefit them.

Treco’s advisers will be present to talk about how biomass can help CLA members to reduce their fossil fuel heating costs by up to 80%, reduce their CO2 emission[...]]]>
The CLA's stand is number 248 on "Road 3"

We will be offering members the opportunity to see how the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) can benefit them.

Treco’s advisers will be present to talk about how biomass can help CLA members to reduce their fossil fuel heating costs by up to 80%, reduce their CO2 emissions by 96% and receive Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments.

Treco will also be available to discuss how the company can help members with their RHI applications and to give demonstrations of their “RHI Calculator”. This tool shows prospective biomass boiler owners the potential earnings from the RHI scheme over 20 years, the fuel cost savings and the payback period, index linked to inflation.

For example, a country estate with main house and offices using a 198kW system could receive upwards of £20,000 and a farm house with cottages and holiday let using 100kW system could earn £10,000 or more a year for the 20 year duration of the scheme.

You can download Treco’s RHI Calculator from their website www.treco.co.uk/renewable-heat-incentive/ or open the Excel file straight from this link www.treco.co.uk/uploads/treco-rhi-calculator.xlsx.

“Treco’s RHI Calculator is proving very popular and is a fantastic tool that we are looking forward to using to demonstrate the RHI’s biomass potential and to showing CLA members how we can offer assistance with their RHI applications”, says David Knox, Treco’s marketing manager.
]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Treco+Confirmed+to+Exhibit+at+All+Energy+in+Aberdeen+23rd+'26+24th+May+/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Treco+Confirmed+to+Exhibit+at+All+Energy+in+Aberdeen+23rd+'26+24th+May+/ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 We will be demonstrating our RHI Calculator, a spreadsheet available as a free download from www.treco.co.uk.

It only takes a minute to use and this tool shows the installed cost of a biomass boiler system, the potential earnings from the RHI scheme over 20 years, fuel cos[...]]]> We will be demonstrating our RHI Calculator, a spreadsheet available as a free download from www.treco.co.uk.

It only takes a minute to use and this tool shows the installed cost of a biomass boiler system, the potential earnings from the RHI scheme over 20 years, fuel cost savings and the payback period. It also factors in inflation and the cost of borrowing to show the net financial benefit for the duration of the RHI scheme.

For example;
- A Hospital using a 198kW biomass boiler system could make a fuel cost saving of £8,633 per annum or more over oil and gain upwards of £20,000 a year in RHI payments, with a payback period of 5 years.
- A School with a 150kW system could save £6.879 per annum or more over LPG and gain an average RHI income upwards of £16,000 per annum and a payback period of 5 years.
- A Care Home using a 100kW system could save over £12,649 per annum over electricity and make upwards of £10,000 a year in RHI payments, for 20 years, with payback of under 3 years on the project’s installed cost.

Treco have also summarised the entire volumes 1 & 2 of the RHI Guidance from 230 pages into just 15. Also available to download from www.treco.co.uk, this pdf is proving to be a huge time saver for RHI applicants. Treco are also providing direct assistance to RHI applicants throughout the entire process, to find out more contact the Treco office on 0845 130 9012.

“Treco’s RHI Calculator is unique in our industry and is a fantastic tool that we are looking forward to using to demonstrate the RHI’s biomass potential and offer assistance with RHI applications to visitors to the UK’s largest renewable energy event”, says David Knox, Treco’s marketing manager.
]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Renewable+Heat+Incentive+'28RHI'29+Metering+Eligibility+Requirements'2C+Solid+Biomass+/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Renewable+Heat+Incentive+'28RHI'29+Metering+Eligibility+Requirements'2C+Solid+Biomass+/ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 - As set out in Annex I to the 2004 Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) (2004/22/EC), Annex MI-004 of the MID, and within accuracy Class 2 as defined in Annex MI-00470.
- OFGEM will also accept other methods of demonstrating compliance with Class 2 requirements, please see the full guidance for more information.

Heat meters must not be tampered with to affe[...]]]> - As set out in Annex I to the 2004 Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) (2004/22/EC), Annex MI-004 of the MID, and within accuracy Class 2 as defined in Annex MI-00470.
- OFGEM will also accept other methods of demonstrating compliance with Class 2 requirements, please see the full guidance for more information.

Heat meters must not be tampered with to affect the readings and must comprise;

- A flow sensor (or meter) to determine the volume of fluid which has passed through a pipe within a given time period,
- A matched pair of temperature sensors (such as two thermocouples) that are calibrated together as a pair to make sure the temperature difference between the input and output of the system is measured to the stated accuracy level, and
- A calculator/digital integrator (though in some systems a Building Management System may take the place of the integrator) - a device which uses the information provided by the flow meter and the matched pair of temperature sensors to calculate the heat energy being transferred.
As part of the accreditation process OFGEM will also ask for (for each heat meter):
- Manufacturer, model and serial number or, where the components of the meter are purchased separately, the serial number of the flow meter component
- Brief product description
- Meter reading and the date take
- Applicant‘s confirmation that all meters were appropriate, installed in line with manufacturer‘s instructions and calibrated prior to use.
Complex Metering; Please read the guidance in full for more information on important updates to complex metering e.g for district heating schemes;
- Additional information for systems with more than three RHI-relevant meters
- Meter placement: simple and complex installations
- Meter placement for “complex‟ installations where the heat transfer medium is a liquid (i.e. not steam)
- Metering heat where there are multiple buildings (district heating schemes) An important change relates to heat lost in transportation between buildings is not an eligible purpose, so will not be included in any claim for payment. The simplest way to achieve this is to meter each building individually.
- Location of meters on boilers with heat recirculation
- Shared meters, installations in series, metering by difference, installation of meters

Schematic diagram; Applicants will be required to provide a schematic diagram of the installation and the heating system of which it forms part during the accreditation process.

Independent report on metering arrangements; Where an installation is classed as complex for RHI metering purposes, OFGEM will require an independent report by a competent person. A competent person may be;
- An experienced and suitably qualified engineer
- Has experience and expertise in flow measurement and heat/steam measurement systems demonstrated by training and development records
- Has a relevant background in energy, utilities, building services, heating system design, heating system operation & maintenance
- Is covered by Professional Indemnity Insurance of at least £1m,
- Is unbiased and impartial.
They must visit the installation, sign a declaration, confirming that they meet the competency criteria and that the information provided in the Report is accurate to the best of his or her knowledge. A competent person is unlikely to be regarded as unbiased and impartial where, they are;
- An employee, of the owner or heat user;
- Related to the owner or heat user;
- Contractually obliged to author Reports exclusively for a given owner;
- The submission of the Report could have a material impact on a significant portion of his or her income.

What Should the Report Cover? A Report template is available here http://www.OFGEM.gov.uk/e-serve/RHI/Pages/RHI.aspx

This is a summary of the RHI Guidance, please be sure to read the Guidance in full before making an application.

http://www.ofgem.gov.uk/Pages/MoreInformation.aspx?docid=22&refer=e-serve/RHI/howtoapply ]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Wood+Pellet+Supplies+from+Forever+Fuels+/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Wood+Pellet+Supplies+from+Forever+Fuels+/ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000
They are a leading EN plus accredited supplier of top quality A1 grade virgin-fibre wood pellets in the UK. Having [...]]]>
They are a leading EN plus accredited supplier of top quality A1 grade virgin-fibre wood pellets in the UK. Having a fleet of 6 and 4 wheel specialist delivery vehicles, operated by well-trained drivers, which ensures a reliable service, with the quality of pellets being maintained from depot right through to customers’ stores. This investment in equipment allows Forever Fuels to offer a high quality service that includes Legal for Trade weigh loaders that are accurate to 20kg so the customer always receives the exact amount they pay for. Forever Fuels also employ dust extraction on their deliveries relieving dust and neutralising the pressure within the store reducing dust escape.

Forever Fuels are the only UK supplier able to offer customers a method of remotely monitoring the level of their fuel store. The DELOX system allows them to accurately read the fuel level in the store and avoid the mistake of running out of fuel.

Having the largest specialist Depot network of any supplier in the UK with more depots in the pipeline, Forever Fuels currently are supplying from Avonmouth, Maidenhead, Andover, Retford, Okehampton, Grangemouth and with a Newmarket site in the pipeline along with Carmathen and Middlewich to both set to come on stream in 2012.

http://www.forever-fuels.com/
]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/RHI+Guidance+Volume+1'2C+Chapter+5'3B+Sizes'2C+Technology+Specific+Criteria'2C+Solid+Biomass+/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/RHI+Guidance+Volume+1'2C+Chapter+5'3B+Sizes'2C+Technology+Specific+Criteria'2C+Solid+Biomass+/ Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000
The installation must be specifically designed and installed to use solid biomass as its only primary fuel source.

Fuel eligibility requirements are outlined in Volume Two of the Guidance.

Future Emissions Limits; In March 2011, the Government announced the introduction of emission limits of 30 g/GJ particulate matter and 150g/GJ for NO[...]]]>
The installation must be specifically designed and installed to use solid biomass as its only primary fuel source.

Fuel eligibility requirements are outlined in Volume Two of the Guidance.

Future Emissions Limits; In March 2011, the Government announced the introduction of emission limits of 30 g/GJ particulate matter and 150g/GJ for NOx on combustion of biomass boilers below 20MWth. These emissions limits do not currently apply but we expect them to be introduced in phase two. If you would like further information, please refer to the Renewable Heat Incentive Policy Document.

This is a summary of Volume 1; Eligibility and How to Apply
Chapter 5; Sizes, Technology Specific Criteria, Solid Biomass
of the RHI Guidance. Please be sure to read the full Volume 1 Guidance before making an application.

http://www.ofgem.gov.uk/e-serve/RHI/Documents1/RHI_Guidance_Document_Vol_One.pdf


]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/How+to+Apply+for+Renewable+Heat+Incentive+Biomass+Boiler+Accreditation/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/How+to+Apply+for+Renewable+Heat+Incentive+Biomass+Boiler+Accreditation/ Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000
Step 2. Read the IT User Guide to help you use OFGEM’s system; www.OFGEM.gov.uk/Pages/MoreInformation.aspx?docid=28&refer=e-serve/RHI/

Step 3. Create an Account on the RHI System; Visit https://rhi.ofgem.gov.uk/Public/Home.aspx and follow the instructions on the page to register for an account. You will be sent an email confirming that your account has been created and a link that you will need to click on to verify and change your password. After this is complete, you will be able to start your application.

Step 4. Supply Supporting Information; Before you start the accreditation process, we would advise you to read the “Summary of Supporting Information for RHI Applications” document; http://www.OFGEM.gov.uk/Pages/MoreInformation.aspx?docid=29&refer=e-serve/RHI/

Applicants will have to provide a range of information as part of their application, including information specific to the biomass technology and site. The application is quite detailed - however it is possible to save your application and come back to it later. Information provided as part of your application should be accurate to the best of your knowledge. Please see the Fraud and Compliance page for OFGEM’s approach to misconduct under the scheme. http://www.OFGEM.gov.uk/e-serve/RHI/fc/Pages/fc.aspx/

Step 5. Wait 4-6 Weeks for OFGEM’s Decision; Once you have completed your application and submitted it, providing there is no other information that is required, OFGEM will aim to make a decision as to whether to accredit your installation to the RHI within 4 weeks for a ‘simple’ installation, and within 6 weeks for a ‘complex’ installation. They will send you a letter confirming your acceptance onto the scheme if you are successful, which will also detail any conditions associated with your accreditation and the terms and conditions of participation.

This is a summary of Volume 1; Eligibility and How to Apply, Chapter 2; RHI Guidance, please be sure to read the full Volume 1 Guidance before making an application. http://www.OFGEM.gov.uk/e-serve/RHI/howtoapply/Pages/howtoapply.aspx/
]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Making+a+Biomass+Boiler+Renewable+Heat+Incentive+'28RHI'29+Application'2C+10+Things+You+Need+To+Know/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Making+a+Biomass+Boiler+Renewable+Heat+Incentive+'28RHI'29+Application'2C+10+Things+You+Need+To+Know/ Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000
Your bank account information form is an exception to this as it must be printed, completed and posted to OFGEM.

2. Accreditation will only be received once an eligible installation under 1mW has been first commissioned. Other rules apply for over 1mW and there are different rules relating to applications for multiple plants in the guidanc[...]]]>
Your bank account information form is an exception to this as it must be printed, completed and posted to OFGEM.

2. Accreditation will only be received once an eligible installation under 1mW has been first commissioned. Other rules apply for over 1mW and there are different rules relating to applications for multiple plants in the guidance.

3. All questions relevant to your installation will need to be answered before you can submit your application. These will depend on the technology type, size of installation and complexity of your proposed heat use.

Information required includes company details, date of installation, serial number for your installation, receipts and/or invoices, commissioning certificate/report and photo clearly showing the equipment’s serial number.

4. You must declare at this stage that you will continue to meet the ongoing obligations required by the scheme to receive RHI accreditation. The information you submit must be accurate, as receiving a financial gain through knowingly submitting false information could constitute fraud and may lead to prosecution.

5. OFGEM then reviews all the information before making a decision as to whether the installation can be accredited. If your application is not successful, you will be notified in writing of the reason(s) why. You are entitled to ask for a review of the decision.

6. OFGEM may contact you for further information to verify eligibility, so do check for follow-up communication.

7. Once OFGEM are satisfied with your application, they will notify you in writing, then accredit the installation and make you a participant in the scheme.

8. Prior to accreditation, OFGEM may arrange for a site inspection to verify certain information. Where the installation is located on third party premises not owned or controlled by the participant, the participant will be required to ensure access for OFGEM inspections.

9. OFGEM requires accredited participants to retain evidence relating to the installation‘s design and installation, such as technical calculations, drawings, commissioning data or other operating and maintenance documentation. They may ask to see this during the accreditation process or as part of an audit.

10. Once you are a participant in the scheme, you are able to receive support for your accredited installation. OFGEM will send you a statement of eligibility which will include or refer you to the following:

- the date of accreditation
- the applicable tariff rate for your installation
- the process and timing for providing meter readings
- details of the frequency and timetable for payments
- the tariff lifetime and the tariff end date for the installation
- the terms and conditions for your ongoing participation in the scheme.

It will be then a condition of accreditation that you must notify OFGEM within 28 days of any changes to your accredited installation.

For more information; www.ofgem.gov.uk/e-serve/RHI/Documents1/RHI_Guidance_Document_Vol_One.pdf
]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/UK+is+'22light+years'22+behind+Europe+on+renewable+energy+targets+/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/UK+is+'22light+years'22+behind+Europe+on+renewable+energy+targets+/ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000
Dr Sacha Oberweis from Stafford University made the comment ahead of a a series of seminars and workshops on biomass fuel quality and emission testing as part of the ARBOR project launched by the University last year.

The project, a £6 million European funded initiative involving organisations from UK, Ireland, Germany, Lu[...]]]>
Dr Sacha Oberweis from Stafford University made the comment ahead of a a series of seminars and workshops on biomass fuel quality and emission testing as part of the ARBOR project launched by the University last year.

The project, a £6 million European funded initiative involving organisations from UK, Ireland, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Belgium, aims to accelerate development and use of biomass fuel in North West Europe.

The project will be profiled as part of SI2 event taking place on March 28, where Staffordshire business community are being invited to visit the University's Stafford campus and find out more about existing projects and innovative work with companies.

“We are light-years behind countries such as Germany and the Netherlands. We rely on imported energy sources and there is a clear potential for the use of Biomass and sustainable alternatives,” Dr Oberweis said.

To find out more;

http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/events/events/123355-uk-is-light-years-behind-europe-on-renewable-energy-targets.html/
]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Scottish+Government+launches+'A3103+million+fund+for+renewables'2C+as+Scottish+Renewables+details+jobs+benefits/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Scottish+Government+launches+'A3103+million+fund+for+renewables'2C+as+Scottish+Renewables+details+jobs+benefits/ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000
The Renewable Energy Investment Fund (REIF) will initially focus on supporting communities and rural businesses to develop their own local renewable projects, on supporting district heating, and on supporting wave and tidal developers with the development and deployment of array projects.

The fund will [...]]]>
The Renewable Energy Investment Fund (REIF) will initially focus on supporting communities and rural businesses to develop their own local renewable projects, on supporting district heating, and on supporting wave and tidal developers with the development and deployment of array projects.

The fund will seek to leverage additional finance from other sources, and will be designed to have a legacy for many years to come as the money is repaid and reinvested.

The funding is in addition to the £200 million already committed by the Scottish Government in the Spending Review over the next three years, which includes funding to improve renewables infrastructure.

The REIF will complement funding from the Green Investment Bank (GIB), which has also received a funding boost from the Fossil Fuel Levy in Scotland. While the GIB is designed for projects at a “near commercial” stage, the REIF will be used to support projects at an earlier stage of development.

Alongside the REIF, Mr Ewing also announced a further £2 million support for community renewables for 2012-13. This is to build on the existing Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) while arrangements are made to support community projects through REIF.

To find out more;

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/03/renewableenergyinvestmentfund22032012/ ]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/DECC'26'238217'3Bs+consultation+on+interim+RHI+cost+control+'26'238220'3Bunnecessary+and+unhelpful'26'238221'3B/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/DECC'26'238217'3Bs+consultation+on+interim+RHI+cost+control+'26'238220'3Bunnecessary+and+unhelpful'26'238221'3B/ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000
“To launch an official consultation on bringing the shutters down, having only just fired the starting gun on the RHI, is premature to say the least.
“The renewable heat market isn't going to flare up like solar did. If anything were concerned about an underspend.

“We’re totally supportive of getting effective cost control measures in place. Done properly t[...]]]>
“To launch an official consultation on bringing the shutters down, having only just fired the starting gun on the RHI, is premature to say the least.
“The renewable heat market isn't going to flare up like solar did. If anything were concerned about an underspend.

“We’re totally supportive of getting effective cost control measures in place. Done properly this will be reassuring to the industry.

“In our opinion this consultation on interim cost control is unnecessary and unhelpful, but it’s certainly not a reason for lenders to become alarmed - particularly as Government intends to remove this power when longer-term control measures are in place.”

For more information;

http://www.r-e-a.net/news/deccs-consultation-on-interim-rhi-cost-control-unnecessary-and-unhelpful/
]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Biomass+Should+Be+Tenth+Tipping+Point/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/Biomass+Should+Be+Tenth+Tipping+Point/ Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000
[LONDON] The nine 'planetary boundaries' - environmental tipping points, beyond which the planet may not recover -- could soon be joined by a tenth one, if a proposal from a prominent scientist is accepted.

The concept of planetary boundaries was proposed in 2009 by Johan Rockström, executive director of the Stockholm Environment Institute, and Will Steffen, executive director of the Australia[...]]]>
[LONDON] The nine 'planetary boundaries' - environmental tipping points, beyond which the planet may not recover -- could soon be joined by a tenth one, if a proposal from a prominent scientist is accepted.

The concept of planetary boundaries was proposed in 2009 by Johan Rockström, executive director of the Stockholm Environment Institute, and Will Steffen, executive director of the Australian National University's Climate Change Institute, but has been debated ever since.

The nine original planetary boundaries are climate change, biodiversity loss, biogeochemical flow, ocean acidification, land-use change, freshwater use, ozone depletion, atmospheric aerosols and chemical pollution.

Each of these factors has a safe 'operating space', but once the boundaries are reached, "the destruction becomes largely irreversible" with dire consequences for the planet and humans, said Steffen.

To find out more;

http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/planet-under-pressure-2012-2/news/biomass-should-be-tenth-tipping-point-researcher-says-1.html/
]]> http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/We'26'238217'3Bre+Looking+forward+to+OFGEM'27s+FREE+Cardiff+Renewable+Heat+Incentive+Seminar+Today+/ http://www.treco.co.uk/newsArticle/We'26'238217'3Bre+Looking+forward+to+OFGEM'27s+FREE+Cardiff+Renewable+Heat+Incentive+Seminar+Today+/ Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000
We have had lots of feedback from biomass boiler applicants who are finding the process a bit of a minefield. We'll be finding out about RHI Metering, the data you will need to provide and much more, so we hope to find out lots that we can share with you over the coming weeks that will make your appli[...]]]>
We have had lots of feedback from biomass boiler applicants who are finding the process a bit of a minefield. We'll be finding out about RHI Metering, the data you will need to provide and much more, so we hope to find out lots that we can share with you over the coming weeks that will make your applications quicker and easier.

The agenda for the session is below;

Agenda

13.00 - 13.15 Registration

13.15 - 13.30 Welcome and overview of RHI and DECC
Lindsay Goater, Senior Manager, RHI Generation

13.30 - 13.50 Overview of the accreditation process, Kate Dowen, Assistant Manager - Bioenergy

13.50 - 14.20 Overview of technologies, Lindsay Goater

14.20 - 14.50 Meters, simple and complex, Kate Dowen

14.50 - 15.20 Afternoon Break

15.20 - 15.50 Periodic data and payments, Kate Dowen

15.50 - 16.15 Question and Answer session

16.15 - 16.55 Overview of the application process from an IT perspective
Cheryl Fox, IT Liaison Manager

16.55 - 17.00 Close, Lindsay Goater

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