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Resources and Waste Reforms Roadmap 2024
Defra has provided a Resources and Waste Reforms Roadmap to 2025 to increase clarity around delivery timelines for Resources and Waste Strategy policies (Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging, Simpler Recycling, Digital Waste Tracking, Deposit Return Scheme).
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Severn Trent Water Site Visit
On the 6th of September the REA and Severn Trent Water co-hosted a member meeting and site visit at the Finham Wastewater Treatment Works.
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REA Submission to the 2024 Autumn Statement
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REA Member Briefing: Ofgem’s Regional Energy Strategic Plan (RESP) Policy Framework Consultation
On the 30th July 2024 Ofgem released their consultation on the Regional Energy Strategic Plan policy framework, the REA has produced a member briefing on the consultation.
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Integrating Greenhouse Gas Removals into the UK Emissions Trading Scheme – REA response
Following member feedback, the REA has responded to the Integrating Greenhouse Gas Removals into the UK Emissions Trading Scheme consultation.
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Environment Agency: R&D Standard Rules Consultation
The Environment Agency (EA) has opened a public consultation on new standard rules permits for research and development (R&D) at installation. Please contact Claire with any questions or feedback before Friday, the 25th of October to be included in an REA draft response.
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Proposed changes to the EASR Charging Scheme
SEPA has released a consultation for feedback on the proposed charging scheme (here). This consultation will close at midnight on Sunday, the 29th of September. Please submit any feedback or questions on the consultation to Claire at [email protected] by Friday, the 20th of September so REA can develop a draft response.
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SEPA’s EASR Consultation Analysis
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) consulted on their proposed changes to the Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations (EASR) in January 2024, receiving 63 responses. They recently published their analysis of the consultation responses.
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Reminder on Accepting By-Products as Feedstocks
Because processing plants become wholly responsible for the materials they accept as feedstocks, it is important to always receive confirmation from suppliers that the materials they are providing are, in fact, by-products.
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Scotland’s Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030: Consultation Response Analysis
The Scottish Government consulted on their updated ‘Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030’ from January to March of 2024, receiving 156 responses. They recently published their analysis of the consultation responses
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Urgent Appeal for Support from Ukraine’s Bioenergy Association (UABIO)
In light of continuous Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and the approach of winter, the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine (UABIO) has issued an urgent appeal for assistance.
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REA Member Briefing: CMP434 Grid Code Modification
Member briefing on the recent update on the Electricity System Operator’s (ESO) CUSC Modification Proposal (CMP) 434 grid code modification.
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REA Response to UK Emissions Trading Scheme Scope Expansion: Waste consultation
Following member feedback, the REA has responded to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme Scope Expansion: Waste consultation.
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REA Member Briefing: Reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework
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REA Member Briefing: Revised Budget for CfD AR6
The Government have published a Budget Revision Notice for the sixth Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round. This Notice was published on 30 July 2024 and is a revision of the Budget Notice given by the preceding Secretary of State on 6 March 2024.
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Environment Improvement Plan (EIP) Annual Progress Report and Rapid Review
Defra published an EIP annual progress report covering April 2023 to March 2024. The report describes actions taken towards the 10 goals, and associated targets, set under the Environment Act 2021.
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REA Member Briefing: Future Energy Scenario (FES) 2024
Electricity System Operator (ESO) recently release the Future Energy Scenarios (FES) 2024
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Decentralised Energy Forum Meeting Slides
PowerPoint slides from the REA’s inaugural Decentralised Energy Forum Meeting
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Member Briefing: Upcoming Spatial Energy Plans
The REA have provided a Member Briefing on the upcoming Spatial Energy Plans, plans that are vital to shaping the future Net Zero landscape.
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Updating the EA’s Regulatory Appeals Process
The Environment Agency is seeking feedback from stakeholders on proposed updates to the regulatory appeals process.