Energy asset optimisation
CHP and heat pump optimisation
In many cases, the operation of combined heat and power plants is led by the demand for electricity - as long as power from the CHP is cheaper than buying it from the grid, the CHP will run. Establishing this requires awareness of energy markets, non-commodities and balancing services.
Our expertise in plant optimisation began with the aim to provide heat at the lowest possible price, whether from boilers, CHP or heat pumps. Utilising flexible procurement, applied to achieve a level of cost certainty that’s different for every business we work with, we constantly monitor gas and electricity prices, demand for heat and power (and CO2 for greenhouses), factoring in the impact of incentives and levies to calculate optimal run profiles.
Some of the UK’s largest horticultural businesses trust Now Then Energy to manage their plant to ensure optimal provision of heat and power every day.
Grid balancing and flexibility services
We help our clients to identify opportunities to earn money from energy flexibility via grid balancing schemes such as STOR, Slow Reserve, Quick Reserve and DNO Flexibility Services. We know what it takes to get involved and offer straightforward advice, helping you to head straight towards schemes that will yield the best returns and avoid unprofitable rabbit holes.
Capacity Market: we’ve been involved from the start, helping generators and large energy consumers to obtain the best Capacity Market contracts and maintain compliance. We’ve successfully led complex projects to establish metering solutions and gain access to Capacity Market, resulting in highly profitable income streams for our clients.
Metering and analytics
Metering and data are essential to energy management and compliance.
We routinely manage our clients’ grid metering and data collection contracts and provide site-specific bespoke reporting on the performance of energy infrastructure, trading / risk management strategies and financials.
We specify metering solutions whether for energy compliance and incentive schemes such as CHPQA and Renewable Heat Incentive or to support access to grid support services like Capacity Market and Slow Reserve.
We can help you to define your metering and reporting requirements and find the right technical provider to ensure success.