Innovation funding We've been given some data detailing how researchers and companies in the AD sector have received nearly £5m in the last three years on innovation projects, solely from Government innovation funding (i.e. not including all research or WRAP…
‘From Biogas to Bioresources – we've changed our name’ AD has always been about more than just the biogas, we all value the nutrients and minerals in the digestate. To ensure we fully represent all the current benefits and those…
As our announcement on Tuesday said, DECC have now confirmed the greenhouse gas target which RHI projects will have to meet. Producers will be required to meet the regulations from autumn 2015, which is six months later than planned. This…
The government has published further details on sustainability criteria for biomethane, which had been due to commence from April but will now be implemented in autumn 2015. The criteria will require plants receiving RHI support to demonstrate the carbon savings…
The Mayor of London recently asked for views on the capital's first long term infrastructure plan, the consultation aimed to gain views on how London can grow and develop. This could have significant implications for future recycling services and the…
As we come closer to the implementation of sustainability criteria for RO and RHI facilities, work is underway on revisions to the ‘B2C2’ carbon calculator. The B2C2 was developed by DECC to help operators of biomass and biogas sites calculate…
We have just received a copy of the updated ABP composting and biogas guidance from Defra. The document combines the original text with the revisions and changes that we have discussed with the department over the last couple of years. …
DECC's latest FIT deployment statistics have been published today, and are available here. These show a further 1.3MW of accreditations were approved for sub 500kW projects in September, of which 1MW was pre-accredited. Above 500kW no new capacity was accredited…
The Mayor of London has asked for views on London's first long-term infrastructure plan. This is a consultation about London's growth and contains a number of issues relevant to the future of resources and energy in the capital. The 'London…
ADBA members gathered at MMS' offices in central London yesterday for our Members' Meeting, with a number of important subjects on the agenda. Presentations and the policy document will be available soon, but for now please see our notes on…