BEIS and Ofgem are calling for evidence on how to develop the UK energy system ensuring it is smart, flexible and future proof. Further details on the intention of the consultation can be found here. The consultation closes on 12…
The second CfD auction is scheduled to take place in April 2017. Ahead of the allocation BEIS is requesting evidence on how costs of fuelled technologies will reduce between 2020 and 2030, what changes could be made to scheme to…
Image source In the UK, we need to seek viable, alternative methods to accommodate our ever-increasing energy demand. In Hammond and O’Gradys paper, they explore the use of gas in three different scenarios to meet energy demand and reduce carbon…
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has today released its much anticipated response to the RHI consultation. The release of the intentions for the scheme going forward brings a degree of certainty to the AD industry, with…
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has welcomed the publication today of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s response to its consultation on the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). Commenting on the announcement, ADBA Chief Executive Charlotte Morton…
Water and wastewater service provider Southern Water has announced upgrades to its combined heat and power (CHP) plants across its wastewater treatment plants. The site upgrades to the CHP plants include: Gravesend, Kent; Goddards Green, Sussex; Milbrook, Hampshire; Fullerton, in…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the regulatory body responsible for the environmental permitting regime in Wales, is currently consulting on proposals to make changes to the Standard Rules permits relating to the storage and spreading of digestate. Click here to view the…
Over the summer Ofgem ran a short consultation on commissioning standards under the Renewables Obligation (RO). Following tariff degressions under the FIT during 2016 many AD developers looked to the RO for support, before the scheme closes to new applicants…
With the next allocation round for Contracts for Difference due to commence in April 2017 the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is looking to develop its understanding cost reductions over time for fuelled technologies, sector innovation and improvements…
Image source Dr Mary Dimambro, Managing Director at Cambridge Eco Ltd has worked on several reports with WRAP about the use of digestate in horticulture. The aim of the reports were to develop appropriate markets for quality digestates to be…