RHI Tariff Guarantees Consultation
As you may know, DECC have recently been looking into the idea on how a tariff guarantee for the RHI could work, should the Government decide to make a guarantee available from April 2016. The main aim of a tariff…
Members’ views needed to direct future transport policy
As per my previous blog in December, the DfT has set up several working groups in an attempt to identify options for meeting the RED renewable transport fuel target for 2020 and looking beyond to 2030. The working groups are…
ADBA’s understanding of RHI biogas heat & biogas CHP rules
In an attempt to simplify Ofgem's guidance on RHI biogas heat and biogas CHP rules, we have put together this document which aims to assist ADBA members who are considering installing biogas heat or biogas CHP plants. Although the document…
Nominate an SME to be showcased at LowCVP’s Parliamentary Reception
The LowCVP is inviting up to six UK-based SMEs to participate in a high profile Parliamentary Reception which will take place in the House of Commons on Monday 9 March. The SMEs chosen will be given the opportunity to demonstrate…
DfT study into biomethane for transport
On Wednesday I attended a workshop on a study the DfT has commissioned to see what potential exists to increase the use of biomethane as a road transport fuel by 2020. The study follows on from work which the DfT…
Transport Energy Task Force – Help us direct future DfT policy
To help the current and future Government identify options for meeting the RED renewable transport fuel target for 2020 and looking beyond to 2030 the DfT has set up the Transport Energy Task Force. The Task Force is organised into…
ECCC inquiry into the future challenges in energy and climate change policy – ADBA’s response
The Energy & Climate Change Committee recently asked for views on what the UK energy system will need to look like by 2030, in attempt to tackle the problem of producing a more efficient, low-carbon energy system while maintaining security…
Update from APHA on fees for statutory services
We have received the following update from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA): Proposed Revision of Existing Fees and Introduction of New Fees for Statutory Services delivered by Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA). Earlier in the year AHVLA…
The Green Belt & AD
A recent appeal decision relating to a proposed AD facility near Bury, Greater Manchester has sparked a heated debate. The plant was planned to be located next to a concrete products manufacturing plant and would process 45,000 tonnes of food…
FIT accreditation: can you buy biogas?
We have now heard of a number of plants that have received pre-accreditation and purchased the engine but are struggling to complete the full plant within the 12 months provided, often due to circumstances beyond their control. Some developers have…