Help us review The Practical Guide to AD
As I explained in my blog a couple of weeks ago, we are about to embark on a review of The Practical Guide to AD and we are looking for volunteers to help deliver this. We are very grateful to…
UK National Infrastructure Assessment call for evidence launched
The National Infrastructure Commission is seeking views on the development of a National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA) of the UK's long-term needs over a 30-year time horizon. The Commission provides government with impartial, expert advice on major long-term infrastructure challenges. The…
BEIS delay FIT consultation response
Government has delayed its response to the FIT consultation. The response was expected in autumn with proposals to come into effect from 1 January 2017 - this has now been changed. In a message sent out to all who had…
ADBA comment on EC proposals on HGV & LDV emissions, performance and fuel consumption
Today we submitted our comments on the European Commission (EC) proposals on measures for low and zero-emission vehicles and alternative low-emission fuels. They are to include policies on how to reduce emissions for HGVs and light duty vehicles. Depending on…
Food Waste Operators discuss collections, best practice and more
The Food Waste Operators Group visited Shanks’ Wescott Park AD plant this week for their latest meeting. Food waste collections Recent developments on food waste collection policy – the publication of the Food Waste Recycling Action Plan, and the framework…
Operator survey on feedstock quality
What is your experience of feedstock quality? A cross-industry working group, including ADBA, is seeking feedback from compost and digestate producers on the impact of feedstock quality. If you operate an AD plant, then we are keen to understand your…
DfT put the pedal down on alternative fuels infrastructure
The Department for Transport has issued a consultation setting out its intention to transpose into UK law the European Commission Directive 2014/94/EC on alternative fuels infrastructure. This will be of interest to members involved in the manufacture, installation or operation…
ADBA set out how to incentivise cleaner fuels for transport
The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued a consultation on changes to vehicle weights and dimensions to incentivise cleaner fuel technologies. The proposals set out to allow certain vehicles to operate at higher weights to ensure that vehicles with heavier powertrains…
New EC low carbon transport strategy: last chance to comment
The European Commission (EC) is developing proposals on how Member States can achieve the EU’s goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent by 2030, relative to 2005 levels – an important step towards the binding target across…
Key regulatory updates from the Environment Agency
On Wednesday I represented ADBA at Defra’s Biowaste Forum which is a meeting of trade bodies, regulators and Defra to discuss the performance of the biowaste sector. It is also an opportunity for us to highlight industry-led work on improving…