Ofgem are inviting ADBA members to participate in their stakeholder workshop, gathering insight for the open consultation on the administration of the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) – see here for more details. This workshop will be hosted virtually…
The EA currently have a consultation out on proposed changes to the technically competent managers (TCM) attendance requirements, which will include for AD plants. Questionnaire can be found here https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GS8B2L6 Under Environmental Permitting conditions the Environment Agency require that sites…
The Department for Transport (DfT) have responded to their consultation released back in March: “Amending the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO) to increase carbon savings on land, air and at sea”. The transport sector now represents the UK’s greatest…
This week, the Department for Transport (DfT) opened their consultation to gather industry feedback on their proposal to ban the sale of new non-zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) - “Heavy goods vehicles: ending the sale of new non-zero emission…
Today, the Department for Transport (DfT) published their long-awaited Transport Decarbonisation Plan (TDP). Originally due for release in Spring, this plan sets out the government’s roadmap to tackle emissions across the entire transport sector. This plan should therefore cover all…
Today, Ofgem have opened their consultation seeking industry feedback on the Green Gas Support Scheme’s (GGSS) administration – see here. Closing in six weeks – 13th August – this is a critical opportunity to comment on Ofgem’s proposed administration on…
This week, Ofgem launched a consultation seeking industry feedback on the proposal to add a new, independent audit requirement to all biomethane producers claiming RHI – see here. This external audit would seek to verify that consignments of biomethane are…
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…