As I blogged two weeks ago, Ofgem are considering reducing 'embedded benefits' for electricity generators connected to the distribution network. ADBA is meeting Ofgem on Wednesday next week to give our reaction to the plans - so if you want…
Ofgem are to host a webinar on 25 August to set out key information on submitting FIT applications. Ofgem has contacted all applicants whose preliminary accreditation is due to lapse in September to invite them to sign up. The webinar, titled ‘How…
Ronnie Cowan MP for Inverclyde has asked the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what the average length of time is that feed-in tariff applications have been queued since applying for full accreditation; and what steps his Department is…
Ofgem is requesting views on AD industry standards and practices for commissioning under the RO. 31 March 2017 is the last date by which plants must be commissioned under the RO, subject to a few grace periods. With this date…
On Friday, Ofgem released a short ‘open letter’ consultation on embedded benefit, which is available in full on their website here. The regulator states that We are particularly concerned about specific payments that these generators receive from suppliers for helping…
Earlier today we met Ofgem to raise some issues with the RHI sustainability criteria that operators have told us about, and discuss how compliance is reported and audited. Flaring during commissioning When biomethane plants are ramping up to full capacity…
Today we submitted our response to DECC’s consultation on the Feed-in Tariff. You can download our full response here. Thank you to all our members who participated in the process, took part in the webinars and shared evidence. Below are some of…
DECC held a meeting of their Renewable Heat Industry Advisory Group yesterday, where I represent ADBA members. The department had little news on progress towards a consutlation response on the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). We still expect this to come…
Ofgem has today released three new guides, each designed to ensure common mistakes can be avoided and applications can be processed as swiftly as possible. Each contains information on how to apply and what evidence you would need to provide. None…
Ofgem have today released an updated Feed-in Tariff: Guidance for Renewable Installations. Version 10.2, which you can access here, reflects minor changes and technical modifications to the Electricity Supplier Licence conditions and the 2016 FIT Order made by government following…
