New reports from IEA Task 37
Task 37 is the Bioenergy Task group of the International Energy Agency (IEA) - a branch of OECD - and is devoted to analysis and dissemination of new advances in science and best practice in anaerobic digestion. It is a…
Fuel GHG emissions target start lowering RTFO certificates price
GHG emissions reduction obligation starting on 2019 The UK Motor Fuel greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction obligation has entered this January in its first phase, aiming to achieve the interim target of 4% (90.34 gCO2e/MJ) reduction through this year in…
Clean Air Strategy to tackle ammonia through use of covers and low-emission spreading equipment
Defra has today publised its Clean Air Strategy following consultation last year. You can read the strategy here or by clicking the below image. The Strategy sets out the comprehensive actions required across all parts of government and society to improve air…
ADBA calls on BEIS to ensure heat networks use low-carbon technologies
As we have discussed in recent blogs, the Heat Network Investment Project is launching soon and will offer support for the transportation of heat after it has been generated to end consumers. Support alongside an existing RHI accreditation is possible…
Transport sector discusses how to continue decarbonising bus services
Experts, stakeholders and industry have gathered under the Low Carbon Vehicles Partnership (LowCVP) Bus Working Group on 10th of January to discuss relevant updates on policy developments and science for the decarbonisation of bus transport. Rocketing number of buses…
ADBA, ENA and REA propose ‘grace period’ for RHI Tariff Guarantee plant commissioning
Following the passing into law of the reforms to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) and their coming into force on 22 May 2018, close to thirty applicants have successfully applied for a Tariff Guarantee as a route to commissioning under the…
Decarbonisation of heat on the agenda at Ofgem’s future of energy conference
Earlier today I attended Ofgem's Future of Energy conference where Rt Hon Claire Perry MP, Minister of Energy began her keynote by discussing the four priorities the Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy set…
BEIS consult on Smart Export Guarantee for small-scale electricity sector
In July 2018, government published a call for evidence to identify the role small-scale low-carbon generation can play in maximising the advantages for the UK in the global shift to clean growth. You can read our submission here. Supporting government…
What’s on ADBA’s wishlist for 2019?
ADBA Chief Executive Charlotte Morton recently set out ADBA's three key wishes for 2019 in MRW Magazine.
Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) guidance and application form
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published the Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) application guidance and application form. The guidance document enables applicants to understand the application process from start to finish, including: How the scheme will…