The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has called for urgent support for its sector ahead of the Spring Statement.
In a letter to the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, ADBA said the UK Anaerobic Digestion (AD) sector is poised for rapid growth but requires government support.
ADBA claimed there is the potential for at least £1 billion worth of investment in the UK AD sector, both from global investors and British businesses.
The letter was signed by ADBA Chief Executive Charlotte Morton OBE and Chair Chris Huhne, as well as signatories from across the sector.
However, the lack of action to support our clean power sector makes these targets increasingly difficult to meet.
It reads: “The Prime Minister has set out clear missions for his Government, including achieving clean power by 2030 and reaching net zero.
“However, the lack of action to support our clean power sector makes these targets increasingly difficult to meet.”
Urgent support is needed for AD and biogas in their role in achieving net zero, ADBA says and is calling for:
- Equal treatment with other renewables under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme;
- suitable support schemes to replace existing tariffs and certificates due to expire in the next few years;
- recognition as a key component of the UK’s national energy infrastructure.
“The sector is alive, ready, and capable of playing its part in delivering net zero while generating homegrown, cheaper, greener, and more secure energy for the future,” the letter reads.
“However, it requires action from you and your government to reach its full potential.”
