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Energy efficiency is a measure of energy used for delivering a given service. Improving energy efficiency means getting more from the energy that we use. DECC - Energy Efficiency Strategy: 'The Energy Efficiency Opportunity in the UK'

Wind

Wind energy is supported under the government's Feed-in Tariff scheme, and some sites have looked at installing a wind energy technology to diversify income. 

However, it's important to consider issues such as planning and the assessment of wind resources when planning an installation.

  • Feed-in Tariffs - what are they and how do they work?

    The Feed-in Tariff (FiT) is a government subsidy paid for renewable electricity generation and is a fixed payment per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity generated. The rate paid varies by technology and also by size of project, with small- to medium-scale installations receiving higher rates.

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