What we do
Established in 2012, Decerna is a consultancy and developer which exists to facilitate the rapid transition towards a global net zero economy, powered by clean affordable energy. We are undertaking this mission through four core service areas, which include a wide range of technical and strategic consultancy offerings, as well as developing our own solar, energy storage and grid stability assets.
Smart home technology field trials
We can take your field trial, from initial concept, through pilot phase, into a full city wide smart home trial
Read moreGrid scale renewables & energy storage
We are heavily involved in the deployment of renewable energy and grid infrastructure, both for our clients and for ourselves
Read moreEnergy efficiency, renewables & storage in the built environment
Energy audits and technoeconomic feasibilities for a range of technologies to lower the costs and carbon footprint of businesses and local authorities
Read moreLife Cycle Assessment (LCA), EPDs, and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Helping you understand your product/service/organisation’s environmental impacts, and creating strategies and plans to hit Net Zero
Read moreOur Projects View more
See below for a range of our projects which we have undertaken over the past ten years.
LCA Case Study – Lynemouth Power Station BECCS Project
Project Background Decerna was commissioned by EP UK Investments Ltd (EPUKI) to conduct a detailed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the proposed Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) retrofit at Lynemouth Power Station in Northumberland, UK. The assessment aimed to evaluate the potential climate change mitigation benefits and broader environmental impacts of the BECCS […]
Read moreTender Opportunities
We have a number of tenders for technology installers, to support both our projects for clients and our own deployment projects.
Careers
At Decerna, we exist to ensure the deployment of low carbon technologies, and we need more skilled, capabile and enthusiastic people to help us do this in a range of roles.
Work with usNews & Insights View all
4 March 2026
How Compressed Air Leaks Are Costing YOU Thousands Every Year
There’s an old joke among energy engineers: compressed air is the most expensive way to do almost anything. It’s funny because it’s true. Compressed air is often called the “fourth utility” — alongside electricity, gas, and water in its importance to industrial operations. It powers pneumatic tools, actuates valves, operates packaging lines, cleans components, and […]
Read story28 January 2026
Part Z and Embodied Carbon Guide
As we move one year closer towards ambitious Net Zero targets, the UK Government faces an imminent decision on whether or not to implement embodied carbon regulation. Hesitation around this decision comes at a time when embodied carbon (emissions arising over a buildings lifecycle) threatens to overtake operational energy use as the sector’s primary carbon source, leaving the UK’s construction industry no longer wondering whether embodied carbon regulation is necessary, but how long the UK can afford to delay its assessment. This article discusses the […]
Read story23 October 2025
EU Publishes Long-Awaited Amending Regulation to Simplify CBAM
The European Union has published Regulation (EU) 2025/2083, amending the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Regulation (EU) 2023/956. These amendments follow extensive data collection and stakeholder feedback during the transitional period. Adopted on 8 October 2025 and published on 20 October 2025, the regulation introduces substantial simplifications, aimed at reducing administrative burden without compromising environmental […]
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