Funding of up to £1,000 available for women working in the energy sector
AD features in Scotland’s first Energy Strategy
Biogas and biomethane have been mentioned in Scotland's first ever Energy Strategy, published by the Scottish Government just before Christmas. The Strategy sets a new target for at least 50% of all Scotland's heat, transport, and electricity consumption to be…
What the Budget means for AD
Unfortunately, today's Budget contained very little in terms of support for AD. Here are some points that may be of interest: Energy Sustainable investment in energy – The government will continue to support low-carbon electricity as it becomes more cost-competitive,…
AD features in draft London Environment Strategy
This week we were delighted to see AD feature in Mayor of London Sadiq Khan's draft London Environment Strategy. The strategy is designed to tackle the most urgent environmental challenges facing London and safeguard its environment over the longer term. This is…
2017 Spring Budget – What you need to know
Following the delivery of the 2017 Spring Budget by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond MP, the relevant policy announcements are outlined below. No specific mention was made of Anaerobic Digestion. Energy Carbon pricing "The government remains committed to carbon…
Can biomethane help reduce the UK’s GHG emissions and contribute to the UK’s gas supply?
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…
Official figures reflect biogas growth for electricity and heat
New official figures show 40% more renewable electricity was produced from biogas from waste and farms in 2015 compared to 2014. The government’s annual Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES), published today [28 July], also reflects growth in biomethane to…
The Future of Research & Innovation in the Energy Sector Event
On the 16th June, I attended an event organised by the Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum on "The Future of Research and Innovation in the Energy Sector". The event was held at the Royal Aeronautical Society, London. The event covered a wide…
MEMBER’S PRESS RELEASE – Centrica acquires ENER-G Cogen International Limited
ENER-G Cogen is to become part of Centrica’s newly formed international Distributed Energy and Power (DE&P) business. This is a really exciting moment for ENER-G Cogen as we look towards the future. Centrica plc has agreed to acquire ENER-G Cogen…