Government have confirmed plans to revaluate business rates in a move that could see rises of up to 30% for anaerobic digestion operators from 2023. Recent analysis by Handel Consultants suggests that the revaluation of business rates could lead to…
When the government first published its Net Zero strategy, it immediately became clear that the Strategy drastically failed to carve out exactly how the UK intended to achieve its legally binging Net-Zero obligations. So, it came as no surprise when…
With the intention to launch a new IT system to replace the R&CHP register, Ofgem propose to make changes to the Renewables Obligation (RO) guidance documents in order to better reflect the Renewable Electricity Register (RER). The updated guidance documents…
The treatment of sewage (or urban wastewater) produces sludge that has to be treated, managed, used or disposed. Within the UK, sewage sludge is typically treated using anaerobic digestion and treated organic matter, known as biosolids (or bioresources) are primarily…
Last week, BEIS announced a series of minor amendments to both the GGSS regulations and the GHG emissions methodology calculations. The Green Gas Support Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2022 introduces two small changes, due to come into force on the 1st…
Last week BEIS issued the Green Gas Support Scheme 2022 Annual Tariff Review: call for evidence, a first for the scheme since it opened in November 2021, and ADBA are urging members to provide feedback ASAP. As members will be…
In order to prevent biodiversity loss and enhance natural capital, legally binding long-term environmental targets related to land use, water quality, waste, and air quality are necessary. As such, DEFRA is collecting responses to a current consultation on proposed environmental…
Ofgem have issued an urgent reminder that all registered biomethane producers involved in the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive and the Department of Transports Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation schemes should ensure they are providing an annual, independently assured audit report on…
The Environment Agency (EA) has published a regulatory position statement (RPS) on the treatment, storage and use of CO2 from anaerobic digestion this week. The RPS applies to AD plants producing CO2 that meets food and beverage or industrial grade…
The UK’s Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Authority – comprised of departments from all four devolved nations – has opened a consultation seeking views on their proposals to develop the Scheme – click here to view. The UK ETS…
