Category: Construction test

Working at Height comes with significant risk for businesses. So, how can you ensure safety in Solar PV installations? Here, Certas Energy‘s very own Robert Hunter – Head of Health, Safety, and Environment for the Renewable Energy division – dives into best practices and the application of working at height controls. The Growing Solar PV […]

Many industries are at a decarbonisation crossroads: is now the right time to switch to cleaner burning alternative Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)? Or is standard diesel still the best route for businesses? Both fossil fuels and cleaner alternatives will play important roles in the energy transition, helping to pave the path to net zero. But […]

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO fuel) is fast becoming a popular choice in industry, given its strong sustainability credentials and seamless integration. In fact, Zemo estimates 4,000 HGVs are now running on renewable diesel and highlights HVO as a key route to decarbonisation for construction sites with Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM). The fully biodegradable fuel can […]

As a leading HVO fuel supplier, Certas Energy is committed to helping make the switch to HVO fuel as simple and seamless as possible. We take pride in providing solutions that suit our customers’ business needs, no matter what point they are at on their energy transition journey. That’s why we offer a number of […]

Certas Energy, the UK’s leading fuel and lubricants distributor, has accelerated its mission to transform the way homes and businesses are fuelled with the appointment of a new Renewables Director and acquisition of Hafod Renewable Energy, a leading supplier of sustainable energy solutions. With a commitment to supporting customers on their energy transition journey, Certas […]

Through our Cynergise energy transition consultancy service, we help our customers to power their energy optimisation, by driving decarbonisation, cutting costs and pushing productivity. Fuel and energy-related operations can have a major influence on a business’ bottom line, operational efficiency, and emissions output. As the UK’s largest fuel distributor, we have the expertise, industry insights […]

On 1st April 2022, the regulations around the use of red diesel — also known as tractor diesel — changed. It is no longer be permitted for use in certain ways, and by specific industries. For the most part, the agricultural industry is unaffected by red diesel duty equalisation and farmers can carry on using […]

The deadline may have come and gone – but if you are still unsure about how red diesel duty reform affects you and your business, don’t worry. We are here to help. Duty equalisation is the biggest change that the fuel industry has seen in decades, and we are committed to supporting our customers through […]

The UK government’s announcement of changes to the rules on rebated diesel usage has been a source of concern for the construction sector. As of 1st April 2022, red diesel will no longer be available at a rebated rate for many commercial applications, which covers most uses in the industry. The end of low-tax fuel […]

Efficient fuel management is crucial for running a construction site successfully, and it becomes even more important during the winter months. Colder weather can cause issues like machinery malfunctions and delivery delays, as well as potential damage to fuel tanks and contamination of the fuel itself. However, improved fuel management through a combination of smart […]