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Environment Agency: R&D Standard Rules Consultation

Aug 8, 2024

Environment Agency: R&D Standard Rules Consultation

The REA responds to an EA consultation on a new standard rules permit for research and development (R&D) at installation.

UK Plastics Pact Consultations

Aug 7, 2024

UK Plastics Pact Consultations

The UK Plastics Pact has launched two consultations which will run until 5 PM on 12th September 2024. If you have questions or feedback on either consultation please contact Emily Nichols at [email protected].

Proposed changes to the EASR Charging Scheme

Aug 7, 2024

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.

SEPA’s EASR Consultation Analysis

Aug 7, 2024

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.

Reminder on Accepting By-Products as Feedstocks

Aug 6, 2024

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.

The Role of Enhanced Weathering and Rock Dust-Amended Compost

Aug 6, 2024

The Role of Enhanced Weathering and Rock Dust-Amended Compost

A running briefing summarising any research on enhanced rock weathering or rock-dust amended compost.

Scotland’s Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030: Consultation Response Analysis

Aug 6, 2024

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

Urgent Appeal for Support from Ukraine’s Bioenergy Association (UABIO)

Aug 6, 2024

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.

REA Member Briefing: CMP434 Grid Code Modification

Aug 5, 2024

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.

REA Response to UK Emissions Trading Scheme Scope Expansion: Waste consultation

Aug 5, 2024

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.

REA Member Briefing: Reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

Aug 2, 2024

REA Member Briefing: Reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

REA Member Briefing: Revised Budget for CfD AR6

Aug 1, 2024

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.

Environment Improvement Plan (EIP) Annual Progress Report and Rapid Review

Jul 31, 2024

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.

REA Member Briefing: Future Energy Scenario (FES) 2024

Jul 31, 2024

REA Member Briefing: Future Energy Scenario (FES) 2024

Electricity System Operator (ESO) recently release the Future Energy Scenarios (FES) 2024

Decentralised Energy Forum Meeting Slides

Jul 29, 2024

Decentralised Energy Forum Meeting Slides

PowerPoint slides from the REA’s inaugural Decentralised Energy Forum Meeting

Member Briefing: Upcoming Spatial Energy Plans

Jul 29, 2024

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.

Updating the EA’s Regulatory Appeals Process

Jul 23, 2024

Updating the EA’s Regulatory Appeals Process

The REA responds to the Environment Agency’s consultation on proposed updates to the regulatory appeals process.

REA publishes a draft response to the Northern Ireland DfE ‘Developing Biomethane Production’ Call for evidence

Jul 22, 2024

REA publishes a draft response to the Northern Ireland DfE ‘Developing Biomethane Production’ Call for evidence

REA publishes a draft response to the Northern Ireland DfE ‘Developing Biomethane Production’ Call for evidence