New RHI delay disappointing – ADBA

ADBA PRESS RELEASE

DECC have today announced that they have delayed their decision on introducing RHI support to AD projects with a thermal capacity of over 200 kW until the autumn. Responding to the news Charlotte Morton, chief executive, ADBA, said:

Today’s announcement of yet another delay for expanded RHI support for heat use from biogas projects is very disappointing for AD developers and operators.

 

Making good use of heat from AD plants makes sense for operators, and will help the government deliver renewable energy targets. The RHI is currently well below its projected budget and another delay will simply make it harder for our members to deliver the projects government wants to see.

 

DECC could help resolve this by giving developers clarity over the eligibility date, which would allow projects to start generating and using renewable heat if they have commissioned their plant within a set period.