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Government eyes fresh subsidies for controversial burning of wood to create electricity

The UK government is considering extending subsidies for biomass plants from 2027 to 2030 to prevent a loss of 7% of electricity generated from biomass.
Biomass is classified as clean power in the UK, as new trees absorb the carbon dioxide released, although the science behind this claim is disputed.
The possibility of adding carbon capture technology to biomass plants, known as bioenergy with carbon capture and storage , is supported by the Committee on Climate Change to offset emissions from hard-to-green sectors.

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The Guardian

Ministers propose extra Drax subsidy to burn trees for electricity

Climate groups and MPs criticise plans for billpayers to foot cost of supporting biomass plant after existing scheme ends in 2027

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Government unveils subsidy proposals to support firms burning wood for energy

The Government has launched proposals to financially support companies generating electricity from burning wood pellets, including Britain’s biggest power station, Drax in North Yorkshire.

3 months ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Government unveils subsidy proposals to support firms burning wood for energy

Biomass currently benefits from controversial subsidies due to end in 2027.

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Government eyes fresh subsidies for controversial burning of wood to create electricity

The UK government is considering extending payments to biomass providers such as Drax. But as biomass's claims to be a clean power form are disputed, some argue public cash to support it should be axed.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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Bloomberg

UK Government Proposes New Funding Options For Drax’s Biomass

The UK government is proposing a new support contract for Drax Group Plc’s biomass-fired power plant as it figures out a way to bridge a gap between current subsidies ending and new ones starting in 2030.

3 months ago·United States

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