ADBA on tour – visit to Copys Green AD plant
This week, Jon, Chris and I enjoyed a visit to Copys Green AD plant, which is operated by Dr Stephen Temple (JF Temple & Son Ltd). The site is located in rural Norfolk and it was a treat for us…
New funding for Welsh farmers
Part of the Wales’ agricultural support for farmers will be delivered through the Farm Business Grant Scheme, which opened for Expressions of Interest on 2 May. This forms part of the Welsh Government’s Rural Communities – Rural Development Programme 2014-2020,…
The future of UK agriculture and on farm AD
Over the next few years the UK will become responsible for funding all agricultural policy measures in the UK as a result of the referendum decision on EU membership. This will require substantial fiscal rebalancing, in 2014 payments funded through…
How can we increase household food waste to AD in existing collection schemes?
Figures released by WRAP today show that the amount of household food waste being collected for AD remains low: "Local authorities sent 314,516 tonnes of food waste to AD facilities in Great Britain; 191,830 tonnes in England, 52,686 tonnes in…
SEPA releases position statement on use of crop residues in AD
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has published a position statement clarifying its regulatory position on the use of crop residues (such as misshapen or undersized fruit and vegetables) when used in an AD plant with a capacity up to…
Getting FIT for summer: new Ofgem guidance released
Following the implementation of the reforms to the Feed-in Tariff Ofgem has now released a range of new guidance. Guidance for Renewable Installations (Version 11) is for ROO-FIT installations that are seeking accreditation under the scheme from 1 May 2017. It…
New air quality plan means new opportunities for biomethane vehicles
The UK Government, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland have launched a consultation on proposals to improve air quality in our towns and cities. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) pollution…
Congratulations to all local election and mayoral winners
By Jon Harrison, ADBA External Affairs Manager ADBA warmly congratulates all successful mayoral candidates and councillors elected in yesterday's local and mayoral elections. As the winners turn to their new responsibilities, we will be highlighting to them the important role…
Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) update – and implications for the AD industry
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has not been able to pass the emergency legislation it was hoping to, which would have updated the degression triggers in the Renewable Heat Incentive. This means that the overall RHI…
Latest news in biomethane for transport
Below we set out recent news on use of biomethane as transport fuel. Interested in transport? Be sure to attend UK AD & Biogas and World Biogas Expo 2017 for more expert discussion and insights. The Biomethane for Transport session…