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Drawing on insights from our expert team and specialists in the renewables field, our blog takes a closer look at today’s trends and tomorrow’s innovations.
Keep up to date with the latest legislation changes, industry developments and thinking from the renewables sector – and find out what our team are up to here at Accounting for Energy.

A glimmer of hope for onshore wind?
By Freccia Benn – (3 min read)
Last year we looked at what might happen once the government’s Feed-in Tariff ended in March in this blog. A new law set to replace FiTs has received a mixed reception so far, but at a time when the future of onshore wind looks uncertain, could this new law be the glimmer of hope for small-scale renewable energy generators?

Sustainability – the future of finance
By Accounting for Energy – (4 min read)
Here at AfE we are passionate about ensuring landowners’ green energy is working hard for them. The very heart of what we do is to help businesses be both sustainable and profitable, and we get excited when we see other businesses working toward the same goal. Our Editorial Director, Sharon Davis, sat down with our Operational Director, Freccia Benn, to find why she thinks sustainable businesses are the future.

Sustainable practice – social goals
By Freccia Benn – (4 min read)
Sustainability is a big word. We all know the dictionary definition, yet in daily usage, it has taken on a wider meaning. In fact, it can refer to almost any activity or goal likely to benefit the environment. In terms of doing business, sustainability can mean recycling your waste, or reducing vehicle journeys. One aspect that is often overlooked, however, is how business goals can be used to promote social outcomes.

Substantial back-payments. Lower energy bills. New revenue streams.
By Freccia Benn – (5 min read)
Dewlay Cheesemakers are a leading green example in the dairy industry and have seen significant results following our audit. The owners of the family-owned business pride themselves on their longstanding reputation for great foresight, vision and for producing Lancashire’s finest cheese. Working in an energy-intensive industry can mean big bills and a high carbon footprint, with sustainability at the heart of all they do, Dewlay invested in a turbine to mitigate this.
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