Ofgem are to host a webinar on 25 August to set out key information on submitting FIT applications. Ofgem has contacted all applicants whose preliminary accreditation is due to lapse in September to invite them to sign up. The webinar, titled ‘How…
Ronnie Cowan MP for Inverclyde has asked the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what the average length of time is that feed-in tariff applications have been queued since applying for full accreditation; and what steps his Department is…
As they continue to consider their response to the Renewable Heat Incentive consultation, BEIS have asked for industry views on amended proposals for tariff guaranteed pre-accreditation. Their statement in full, which has been sent to industry groups representing technologies the…
In view of the ongoing debate about a new feed-in tariff (FIT) system, the development of renewable energies in the UK is becoming ever more challenging. Thus, most anaerobic digestion plants are currently implemented by experienced companies. After all, quick…
DECC has listened to industry on their planned reforms to the feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme, ensuring that the anaerobic digestion (AD) industry is able to continue to deploy valuable additional electrical capacity, albeit at substantially reduced levels. The Department for…
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has today heaped pressure on the government increase the pace of carbon abatement, particularly within the farming and waste treatment industries. The CCC’s fifth carbon budget, covering the period 2028-2032, is aimed at…
Last month DECC launched its comprehensive review of the Feed-in Tariff, which included a whole host of dramatic changes, as you will know from Matt’s briefing. We have now submitted our response which can found here. Key points This consultation,…
The Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association has today strongly objected to DECC’s plans to massively cut back government support for new AD plants. The association’s response to the review of the Feed-in Tariff called for the government to set out…
Last month I reported on the House of Commons Energy & Climate Change Committee’s (ECCC) programme for departmental scrutiny as the body of MPs sets out to hold government to account for recent policy announcements. As part of this programme,…
Today DECC has published its response to the consultation on changes to Feed-in Tariff accreditation. The department confirms that the ability to preliminary accredit will be removed as of the 1st October 2015. DECC’s rationale for this is to “limit the…
