ADBA Policy & Market Report | October 2023
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UK government unveiled the plan to phase out new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030
The Government on 28th September released its official outcome of the consultation on a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions regulation for new cars and vans in the UK. The consultation ran from 30th March to 24th…
Renewables Obligation Scheme Level Set for 2024-2025
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced the level of the Renewables Obligation for the 2024-2025 period in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Renewables Obligation requires electricity suppliers to present a specified number of Renewables…
UK Government Consults on Transitioning the Renewables Obligation to Fixed Price Certificates
On 31st July, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) launched a call for evidence to gather evidence and views on the case for introducing Fixed Price Certificates into the UK-wide Renewables Obligation schemes. The UK government is…
DESNZ Announces Green Gas Support Scheme Tariff Changes for 2023
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced changes to the tariff rates for the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) following their Annual Tariff Review. The new rates will take effect on 1 October, 2023. Following the…
Ramping Up Biogas – A Climate Solution for Northern Ireland
DAERA recently launched a public consultation to gather views on proposed emissions targets for 2030 and 2040 as well as proposed carbon budgets for Northern Ireland. The consultation aims to inform Northern Ireland’s approach to reaching net zero emissions by 2050. ADBA…
FIT Scheme Accreditation: What Anaerobic Digestion Operators Need to Know
Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme in the UK is a government programme aimed at promoting the adoption of renewable energy sources by incentivizing small-scale renewable energy generation. The scheme was introduced in 2010 and was designed to financially reward homeowners, businesses,…
DESNZ publishes the Biomass Strategy – What does it mean for AD
On 10th August, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published a long-awaited Biomass Strategy, laying out a comprehensive vision for utilising biomass in achieving the UK’s legally-binding net-zero targets. Biomass, encompassing organic materials like crops, wastes, and…
DESNZ publishes report on BECCS potential for negative emission, alongside the Biomass Strategy
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has released a new report assessing the ability of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) to generate negative emissions -- Ability of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) to generate…
DAERA Consultation on Emissions Targets and Carbon Budgets – ADBA seek industry views
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) on 21 June launched a public consultation to gather views on proposed emissions targets for 2030 and 2040 as well as proposed carbon budgets for Northern Ireland. The consultation runs until…
