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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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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.
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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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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 Member Briefing: Reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework
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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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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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Decentralised Energy Forum Meeting Slides
PowerPoint slides from the REA’s inaugural Decentralised Energy Forum Meeting
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Updating the EA’s Regulatory Appeals Process
The REA responds to the Environment Agency’s consultation on proposed updates to the regulatory appeals process.
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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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Kings Speech 2024 Briefing
Kings Speech 2024 Briefing for REA Members
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Welsh Government Heat Strategy
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REA Response to Carbon Non-Pipeline Transport Call for Evidence
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Policy Briefing: Biogas and Biomethane
Policy Briefing providing an action plan to support green gases.
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Quality Protocol Revision
The Compost and Anaerobic Digestate Quality Protocols have been undergoing revision for some time. The revised documents are now called ‘Resource Frameworks’. Draft documents have been released for feedback from industry.
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Policy Briefing: Deep Geothermal
Policy Briefing providing an overview of geothermal energy, and Deep Geothermal in particular, in the UK in 2024.