Ofgem is considering a proposal to reduce 'embedded benefits' for electricity generators connected to the distribution network. This could result in an end to, or the reduction of, the triad payments available to operators. In their open letter Ofgem set…
The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee (EAC) inquiry into the economics of UK energy policy closes next week. You can download our draft response here. Comments are of course welcome. The Committee is considering recent policy interventions and current…
The Energy and Climate Change Committee (ECC) is exploring the implications for UK energy policy of leaving the European Union. The aim of the inquiry is to understand the implications of the UK’s departure from the EU on UK energy policy,…
Today is an important day for food waste and for the AD industry with this morning's launch of the Framework for Greater Consistency in Household Recycling for England which encourages a more consistent approach to goods and packaging recycling and…
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the economic, social, and environmental impact of food waste in England. The Committee will assess the impacts of food waste with a focus on consumers, the retail and hospitality…
With the England v Pakistan cricket fourth test match taking place nearby, Oval was abuzz yesterday afternoon - but the real action was the BEIS Feed-in Tariff team coming to our offices to meet with ADBA members. BEIS (formerly DECC)…
Yesterday we submitted our response to the Heat Network Investment Project (HNIP) consultation which set out to gather stakeholder views on the design of the pilot and full scheme. You can download our submission here. Heat networks are envisaged as…
On 14 July we submitted our response to DECC's consultation on the future of the Feed-in Tariff. You can download our response here. On reviewing the evidence base the FIT team have asked ADBA to provide additional evidence on hurdle rates and capital…
At last year's Spending Review £320 million of capital was announced to support investment in heat networks. This will form 10-20% of the total capital expenditure on supported heat networks, with the project aiming to leverage an additional £2 billion…
The Department for Transport is undertaking a review of transport energy strategy – you may recall my blog from May where I set out the broad ambitions of this project. Since then things have progressed and with the Renewable Transport…
