Ofgem are consulting on three of their positions related to the fast-tracked areas of the Access and Forward-looking Charging Significant Code Review. In the consultation, they propose the following measures: Distribution connection charging- to reduce the contribution to reinforcement within…
The Renewable Energy Assurance Limited (REAL) Research Hub is currently conducting research into digestate valorisation. In order to understand the thoughts of as many AD site operators as possible, REAL have asked ADBA to share details of a short survey…
As previously reported, Defra are currently running a consultation on consistency in household and business recycling policy. This includes proposed measures to facilitate the separate weekly collections of food and garden waste. Following discussions with members on various aspects of…
This week ADBA responded to the Biomass Strategy consultation. After weeks of outreach, two strategy workshops, and lots of membership engagement, we wish to thank everyone who took the time to feed into our response. Throughout the consultation we highlight…
Last week ADBA attended the Biowaste Regulatory Forum where the EA, Defra and industry trade bodies provide updates on biowaste topics and regulation. Key updates from this quarter’s forum include: Covid and remote auditing – Following discussions between the devolved…
Last week, ADBA responded to Defra’s Extended Producer Responsibility consultation. The consultation laid out governments plans to incentivise packaging producers to design easy to recycle packaging by making them responsible for the management costs incurred throughout the entire waste management…
ADBA, CIWM, ESA and the REA recently submitted confirmation to the Environment Agency (EA) that industry will be supporting the revision of the Compost and Anaerobic Digestate Quality Protocols (QPs). The EA have confirmed that following industry commitment to provide…
Following a successful first engagement session around the first two chapters of the Biomass Strategy: Call for Evidence consultation, ADBA will be hosting a second session on Friday 28th May 9.30 - 11.00. The consultation, summarised here, seeks evidence to…
ADBA took part in a working group hosted by Defra this week to explore their ammonia emission mitigation policy proposals and encourage stakeholders to discuss the pros and cons of each of possible options. Defra will be issuing a formal…
Ofwat has published their new Direction following their consultation last month. The Direction sets out the data that water companies must publish on an annual basis, and the updated mandate requires the following information: The direction will take affect this…
