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REA Bioenergy Strategy: Phase 1
REA Bioenergy Strategy: Phase 1
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BEIS Overview of Evidence on Heat Decarbonisation
REA Response to BEIS Overview of Evidence on Heat Decarbonisation consultation.
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GHG emissions have fallen 42% since 1990 amid Government’s £6m pledge supporting green taxis
New data published today by BEIS has found that total Green House Gas (GHG) emissions have fallen by 42% between 1990 and 2017 with a 38% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.The data also found that between 2016 and 2017, energy supply and the residential sector saw the largest reductions in emissions at 8% and 4% respectively. Further analysis from Carbon Brief has found that without shifts towards renewable power generation and energy-efficiency, carbon emissions could have been double that of the 1990 statistics.
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DfT consultation on RFNBO Hydrogen
REA Response to DfT consultation on RFNBO Hydrogen
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REA launches bioenergy review with new Call for Evidence
The REA has launched a far-reaching review into the future of bioenergy in the UK. Bioenergy is energy generated from bio-based fuels, such as wood pellets and biodiesel. The review comes shortly after the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) estimated bioenergy’s contribution to UK total energy could more than double by 2050. The International Energy Agency (IEA) described bioenergy as ‘the overlooked giant of renewables’. The review is expected to form a new policy strategy for government and industry, outlining how bioenergy can fulfil its long-term potential in a low-carbon energy mix..
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BEIS RHI Consultation – Biomass Combustion in Urban Areas
REA Response to BEIS RHI Consultation – Biomass Combustion in Urban Areas
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Concern over lack of support for renewable energy industry in Autumn Budget
The Autumn Budget is a missed opportunity for the Government to show their support to the renewable energy deployment and clean growth.
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Consultation on Energy Performance Certificates
REA Response to Consultation on Energy Performance Certificates
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UK goes without coal for a record breaking two months
The UK has run for more than 1600 hours without coal power so far in 2018.
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WHA Calls for Stronger Enforcement of Smoke Control Laws and Raising Public Awareness to Address Air
The WHA welcomes the Governments focus on addressing genuine air quality concerns arising from the domestic burning of solid Fuels and wood, however, believe proposals will only improve air quality if they focus on stronger enforcement of the existing rules and better public education, especially in urban areas. The Smoke Control Act already provides powers to Local Authorities and Government to ban the use of these polluting technologies in Smoke Control Areas.
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DEFRA Cleaner Domestic Burning of Solid Fuels and Wood
REA and WHA Response to DEFRA Cleaner Domestic Burning of Solid Fuels and Wood
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Welsh Government Consultation – Achieving our low-carbon pathway to 2030
REA response to Welsh Government Consultation – Achieving our low-carbon pathway to 2030
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Record electricity generation for renewables as coal hits record low
Government data, released today in the quarterly publication ‘Energy Trends’, revealed that renewables share of electricity generation reached a record high of 31.7% in the second quarter of 2018. As renewable electricity’s share of generation increased, coal’s share hit a record low of 1.6%.
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REA comments on Labour conference commitment towards renewables
The REA comments on the need for continued Governmental support in order to reach climate targets and progress renewable energy use.
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REA/WHA response to Clean Air Strategy
REA/WHA response to DEFRA Clean Air Strategy Consultation.
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EAC report highlights declining renewables investment and policy change
REA comments on Government response to Environmental Audit Committee green energy investment report.
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Call for Evidence on A future framework for heat in buildings
REA & WHA response to Call for Evidence on A future framework for heat in buildings.
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REview 2018
REview 2018
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Trade Remedies Reviews & Reconsideration and Appeals of decisions
REA Comments on Trade Remedies Reviews & Reconsideration and Appeals of decisions
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Stakeholder Engagement Initiation and Conduct of Investigations – Policy Paper
Stakeholder Engagement Initiation and Conduct of Investigations – Policy Paper