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Drax to capture up to a tonne of CO2 each day as part of their world-first BECCS pilot
Drax has announced that the first carbon dioxide has been captured as part of their bioenergy carbon capture and storage (BECCS) pilot. This is the first-time carbon dioxide has been captured from the combustion of 100% biomass feedstock anywhere in the world. The pilot has been capturing up to a tonne of CO2 a day which would otherwise be released into the atmosphere.
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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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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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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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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
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REA response to BEIS Consultation on CfD Policy for Biomass CHP, Remote Island Wind and ACT plants
REA response to BEIS Consultation on CfD Policy for Biomass CHP, Remote Island Wind and ACT plants
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Environmental Audit Committee consultation on the 25-year Environment Plan
REA Response to the Environmental Audit Committee consultation on the 25-year Environment Plan
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CCC’s Bioenergy Review (2018) – Call for Evidence
REA response to the CCC’s Bioenergy Review (2018) – Call for Evidence
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National Infrastructure Commission Interim Assessment
REA Response to National Infrastructure Commission Interim Assessment