Energy Use and Renewables
Business and Policy October 2025 – Sector Focus: Renewables Update
On-farm renewables: Year ahead outlook Interest in renewable energy on farms has surged in recent years, as energy prices have climbed and businesses have looked for ways to cut costs and emissions. The picture for 2025 looks rather different to the peaks of the energy crisis in 2021–23. Prices have eased back, policies have shifted,…
Win-Win – Crofters’ Assistance for Energy Efficient Heating
The Croft House Grant (CHG) can help alleviate fuel poverty for some crofters providing them with warmer homes that are cheaper to heat. This grant has recently been updated to include Energy Efficiency options at a higher grant rate to help tackle the Climate Crisis. These improvements will mean lower fuel bills and a more…
Agribusiness News October 2024 – Management Matters: Heating Rural Housing
Heating Rural Housing In rural areas of Scotland, heating and energy choices can be more challenging than in urban areas due to isolated locations, traditional stone constructions and detached properties. There is a drive at the moment to improve the energy efficiency of housing across Scotland, however there’s no ‘one fit for all’ solution and…
Agribusiness News October 2024 – Sector Focus: Biomass
UK Biomass Challenges and Opportunities Utilising biomass as a source of renewable energy for heat, power and transport is seen as a crucial component of the UK’s transition to net zero. A Government Report published in 2024 highlighted that 11% of UK electricity was generated from biomass in 2022, and 6.4% of heat was generated…