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“From Standing Charges to Smart Choices” Webinar Summary
At the end of January, GrowSave hosted their first webinar of 2026 with the title ‘From Standing Charges to Smart Choices’, led by Technical Lead, Eirinn Rusbridge, and Operations Lead, Tom Ovenden. Energy Markets Eirinn opened the webinar with a review of the current energy market and the recent trends that have affected prices, a…
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Energy Market Update: January 2026
December Recap December, in terms of pricing, was a particularly calm month with prices generally flat. On the other hand, it was a particularly blustery December which saw Wind dominate Gas in the generation stakes. This was in part due to Storm Bram which stoked the turbines into action. Temperatures were generally mild which allayed…
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From standing charges to smart choices: Maximising value with GrowSave
Join NFU Energy and the GrowSave team for an insightful session on navigating the evolving energy landscape. We will discuss the upcoming standing charge changes, share updates from the GrowSave knowledge sharing platform, and explore new grant and funding opportunities available to the sector. Discover practical steps to maximise efficiency, reduce costs, and make informed…
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Updated forecast from NESO to TNUoS tarriffs
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has updated its forecast for the Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charges and the implications could be significant for your business energy spend. The average TNUoS charges for 2026/27 are now expected to rise by 63%. GrowSave recommends that companies of all sizes should understand how these changes…
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Energy Market Update: Oct-Dec 2025
October Prices held relatively firm during the month, albeit with a slight turn downward during the early parts of the month. Despite a big lull in the middle of the month, wind production was particularly strong through October, partly due to Storm Amy towards month’s end. Temperatures gently declined, however they were largely above seasonal…
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Standing charges are rising – here’s what you need to know
Electricity costs continue to increase, and with major updates to non-commodity charges underway, many organisations will soon see higher standing charges on their bills. What are standing charges?They’re the fees you pay simply for being connected to the electricity grid. These charges fund the operation, maintenance and upgrade of the UK’s energy networks and they…
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Energy market update – September 2025
August Recap We observed a slight increase in wind conditions which helped wind surpass gas in the generation mix. Gas storage struggled to pick up and although Norwegian maintenance could potentially disrupt this activity, previous years have seen injections occur during August. With no improvement here, the markets were surprisingly calm as we moved closer…
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New Farming Innovation Programme funding for growers
DEFRA recently announced two new funding competitions under the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP) opening this Autumn for farmers and growers. Firstly, there is Small R&D Partnerships (Round 4) – worth £7.8 million – and secondly is Feasibility Studies (Round 4) – worth £4.8 million. Both grant opportunities are focused on innovative projects but at different…
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Energy Market Update – August 2025
July Recap Hot and windless weather caused some issues for renewables and imported power during the month. Whilst domestically, gas was the majority source of electricity, high river temperatures in France saw some reductions in output from their nuclear fleet in response to cooling reactors. For the most part, prices decreased for gas, however…
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GrowSave Workshop 2025: Take the Lead in Carbon Reporting
Experience a full demonstration of horticulture-specific carbon reporting tools with expert presentations and interactive sessions. Venue: Warwick Crop Centre, University of Warwick Innovation Campus, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV35 9EFTime & Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025 | 10:00–16:00 Welcome to the GrowSave Summer Workshop on Carbon Reporting! Join us at University of Warwick Innovation Campus on Wednesday 17 September, 2025 at…
