Anaerobic digestion subsidies set to be reviewed in response to industry fears

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Trade bodies welcome announcement of January consultation on measures to ensure small-scale projects remain economically viable

Small-scale plants producing energy from food and agricultural waste could avoid anticipated cuts to subsidies, after the government yesterday confirmed a review of the support scheme for the technology....

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