WRAP has published a series of documents based on their research into the potential for digestates in horticultural applications. In their words, These have shown that there is early promise for the continued investigation of the use of quality digestate…
Responding to the launch of the Framework for Greater Consistency in Household Recycling for England, Charlotte Morton, Chief Executive of the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA), said: “Food waste in England is a hugely valuable resource and an opportunity…
The Energy and Climate Change Committee have today published a report on 2020 renewable heat and transport targets, which says that on its current course, the UK will fail to achieve its 2020 renewable energy targets. The committee has drawn…
Earlier this week, I met Ofgem to discuss their open letter on changes to ‘embedded benefits’, which could ultimately reduce the ‘triad’ payment available to AD operators. We have also joined other organisations including the Association for Decentralised Energy in…
As I blogged two weeks ago, Ofgem are considering reducing 'embedded benefits' for electricity generators connected to the distribution network. ADBA is meeting Ofgem on Wednesday next week to give our reaction to the plans - so if you want…
As they continue to consider their response to the Renewable Heat Incentive consultation, BEIS have asked for industry views on amended proposals for tariff guaranteed pre-accreditation. Their statement in full, which has been sent to industry groups representing technologies the…
As part of the Food Waste Recycling Action Plan, launched at UK AD & Biogas 2016, ADBA is leading on two actions to help support the food waste recycling sector. The first is around dissemination; you will continue to see…
With Greg Clark’s new Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy department now established, ADBA has joined forces with the Energy Networks Association to push for early statements on the future of the Renewable Heat Incentive for biomethane. We argued that biomethane…
On Friday, Ofgem released a short ‘open letter’ consultation on embedded benefit, which is available in full on their website here. The regulator states that We are particularly concerned about specific payments that these generators receive from suppliers for helping…
New official figures show 40% more renewable electricity was produced from biogas from waste and farms in 2015 compared to 2014. The government’s annual Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES), published today [28 July], also reflects growth in biomethane to…
