On 15 March 2024, ADBA submitted its formal response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the draft Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030, published on 18 January. In the comprehensive response, ADBA argued that the anaerobic digestion (AD)…
ADBA policy team met with officials from DESNZ and Ofgem in the past couple of weeks to share information and raise members' concerns. These meetings not only provided valuable insights into existing support schemes and upcoming consultations but also facilitated…
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) published its 2023 progress report for Scotland on 20th March 2024, assessing Scotland's lack of progress in reducing emissions and meeting its ambitious climate targets. Scotland missed its annual emissions reduction target in 2021, making…
On 20th March 2024, the Scottish Government published a major new consultation on the Draft Bioenergy Policy Statement. This lays out proposed policies and priorities for the use of bioenergy resources in Scotland through 2045 as part of achieving their…
Future Framework for Biomethane – Briefing Note On 29th February, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) launched a much-awaited call for evidence on the Future Policy Framework for Biomethane Production. This call for evidence seeks feedback from…
According to the recent announcement from the Climate Change Committee (CCC), the UK has met the Third Carbon Budget (2018 to 2022) with a surplus of 391 MtCO2e, which is mainly assisted by the “economy-shrinking effects of the pandemic”. Despite…
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) announced the much-awaited Call for Evidence on Future Policy framework for Biomethane Production on Thursday, 29th February. This consultation aims to gather industry evidence to support the development of a future…
The Scottish Government has recently launched an important consultation on its Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030. This route map sets out the strategic direction for implementing a comprehensive vision of Scotland's circular economy from now until 2030.…
Last year, renewable energy practice Handel Rating Consultancy, supported by their clients and ADBA, launched a class action lawsuit against the HMRC’s Valuation Office Agency, challenging the high level of rates levied on AD (Anaerobic Digestion) plants in England and Wales.…
As we approach the end of 2023, it is evident that this year has been a crucial one for renewable energy and sustainability policies in the UK. The government's reversal of net-zero commitments dealt a blow to the citizens made…
