This note summarises policy on biomass generation
Biomass (96 KB , PDF)
The use of renewable fuels in energy generation is an EU policy and there is an EU wide mandatory target of 20% of all energy being generated from renewables by 2020. Biomass is seen as a key contributor to meeting these aims and is a generic term for any organic material that can be used to produce heat, electricity or transport fuel.
UK Government has set out policies to support the use of biomass in energy generation in its UK Biomass Strategy published in 2012. The Government has also consulted on proposed improvements to the biomass sustainability criteria used to determine support for biomass through the Renewables Obligation. Background information on bioenergy and sustainability can be found in the July 2012 POST Note Bioenergy.
Biomass (96 KB , PDF)
The Water (Special Measures) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 4 September 2024, and was amended at committee stage and report stage. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 27 November 2024 and was amended at committee stage. Both report stage and third reading are scheduled for 28 January 2025. The bill is intended to address poor performance from water companies.
The New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill 2024-25 has its second reading on 17 January 2025. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and key areas of debate.
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 1.30pm on 16 January on government support for the marine renewables industry. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP.