Biomass articles

Renewable heat payments doubled for householders

A ground source heat pump

Value of vouchers raised for four key technologies as government looks to link renewable heat scheme with Green Deal

21 May 2013

Green Investment Bank makes £5m biomass commitment

Wood ready to be processed before being blended and burnt with coal by Drax

Injection into private fund mobilises a further £5m for project replacing inefficient heating systems with biomass boilers

20 May 2013

Biomass development cap to come into effect from summer

Wood ready to be processed before being blended and burnt with coal by Drax

Industry declares 'race is on' for projects to secure backing through Renewables Obligation mechanism

13 May 2013

Biomass row heats up after green groups call for subsidy cuts

Renewable Energy Association accuses green groups of peddling 'pseudo science' to undermine bioenergy industry

03 May 2013

Social landlords offer warm welcome to £6m in renewable heat funding

DECC launches new £6m competition to support rollout of renewable heat technologies, as campaigners raise fresh concerns over biomass industry

02 May 2013

At a glance: Public support for green investment on the up

Public support for renewable energy keeps climbing, according to the latest government survey

30 Apr 2013

The BusinessGreen guide to the RHI

The ultimate guide to understanding how your business can benefit from the Renewable Heat Incentive, including interviews, how to guides and more

26 Apr 2013

Case study: Adnams brews up green gas from waste

The Suffolk brewer recently became the first company to inject biogas into the grid, and BusinessGreen Plus investigates how it took advantage of cutting-edge anaerobic digestion technology

26 Apr 2013

Why every business should be interested in the Renewable Heat Incentive

The government has promised businesses a 12 per cent rate of return from the Renewable Heat Incentive. BusinessGreen Plus finds out if it is delivering results

26 Apr 2013

Drax secures £75m Treasury loan guarantee to switch from coal to biomass

First generator converted to run on biomass this month, with remaining two expected to be completed by 2015

25 Apr 2013

A step-by-step guide to making use of the RHI

BusinessGreen Plus runs down the key steps for organisations installing green heating systems and registering for the Renewable Heat Incentive

24 Apr 2013

Hot topic – understanding the Renewable Heat Incentive

The government has delayed the RHI for homes but the scheme is well and truly open for commercial customers - BusinessGreen Plus examines how firms can make the most of it

23 Apr 2013

Exclusive: Minister confirms plan to increase support for renewable heat technologies

Greg Barker says Renewable Heat Incentive scheme back on track after latest delays

22 Apr 2013

Helius raises glass to new whisky-to-energy plant

New facility comes online with promise to provide clean power to 9,000 Scottish homes

18 Apr 2013

National Trust and Good Energy team up for historic renewable energy investment drive

Organisation underlines commitment to green energy with plans for ground-breaking £35m renewables investment programme

18 Apr 2013

National Trust Top Five Renewable Energy projects - at a glance

From hydro power at a Lake District pub to a biomass-powered castle, BusinessGreen takes a look at the National Trust's new green energy pilot projects

18 Apr 2013

It is time for businesses to embrace Industrial Biotechnology

Colin Tattam of the Chemistry Innovation Knowledge Transfer Network argues the UK has the potential to lead the world in the development of green biotechnologies

17 Apr 2013

Policy Briefing: Could the Energy Bill leave renewable generators out in the cold?

DECC is in "listening mode" as renewables generators voice concerns over the Energy Bill - BusinessGreen Plus explores how the landmark legislation could get more complex still

04 Apr 2013

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