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Defra guidance on re-opening Household Waste Recycling Centres
The government has published guidance for local authorities on how they can safely re-open their Household Waste and Recycling Centres but only where social distancing can be maintained and the public and staff can be kept safe.
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WRAP report looking at food waste during lockdown
WRAP have published a report looking at citizens and food during lockdown. Findings show that people are managing food better leading to a reduction in food waste.
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BEIS publishes consultation on the ND RHI Scheme closure
This news item is about a consultation published today by BEIS on the closure of the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI) scheme to new applicants.
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BEIS announces changes to the RHI in response to industry concerns on COVID-19
This news item is about BEIS intention, announced on 28 April, to make changes to the RHI scheme in response to industry COVID-19 concerns. This includes an extension to the commissioning deadline for projects with TGs.
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Environment Agency billing information letter
The Environment Agency have issued a letter with information about billing and payments during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Scottish Government thanks waste and resources sector
The Cabinet Secretary in Scotland has written a letter to the waste and resources sector thanking them for all their efforts during the pandemic.
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Covid-19 testing for frontline workers
Testing for COVID-19 is being extended to include additional frontline workers who are symptomatic, and members of their household who are symptomatic. This will allow frontline workers to return to work if they, or members of their household, test negative for coronavirus.
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REA comments on record peak for solar power generation
REA comments on record levels of solar power being generated
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Environment Agency regulatory message
The EA have issued a letter setting out how they will carry out their regulatory duties during the pandemic. They have also published a number of regulatory position statements.
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Waste support – resource sharing platform
CIWM launches WasteSupport, a ‘virtual marketplace’ to support the resources and waste sector during the COVID-19 crisis. Zero Waste Scotland have also created a similar tool for Scotland.
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Waste networking platform to link councils and private sector
CIWM are launching a resource sharing platform to enable local authorities and private sector to work together and facilitate the sharing of resources.
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REA comments on renewables being Britain’s main power source in Q1 2020
REA comments on renewables being Britain’s main power source in Q1 2020
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SEPA regulatory position statement on Covid-19
SEPA have issued a regulatory response on how they will be dealing with regulatory issues during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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REA Member Briefing on the April 2020 Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle
REA Member Briefing on the February 2020 Cabinet Reshuffle
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EA guidance on waste storage during Covid-19
The EA have published a regulatory position statement (RPS) which allows you to temporarily store more waste than your permit allows if you cannot remove waste from your site because of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Defra’s recommendations on waste collections to prioritise during COVID-19 outbreak
This item includes recent communications between the REA and Defra regarding waste collection services and highlights Defra’s 7th April guidance to help English LAs to decide which waste collection services to prioritise during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Requirements for annual sustainability reports under RHI and RO schemes during COVID-19 outbreak
This resource item includes information on Ofgem requirements on the annual sustainability reports under the RHI and RO schemes during COVID-19 outbreak
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REA comments on the postponing of COP 26
REA comments on the postponing of COP 26
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Briefing on Ofgem & BEIS Flexibility Seminar
Briefing for REA members on the Ofgem & BEIS workshop on flexibility
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EA view on Technical Competence Management attendance during COVID-19 restrictions
This item outlines the view of the EA with respect to TCM attendance required during COVID-19.