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REA Bioenergy Strategy: Phase 1
REA Bioenergy Strategy: Phase 1
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GHG emissions have fallen 42% since 1990 amid Government’s £6m pledge supporting green taxis
New data published today by BEIS has found that total Green House Gas (GHG) emissions have fallen by 42% between 1990 and 2017 with a 38% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.The data also found that between 2016 and 2017, energy supply and the residential sector saw the largest reductions in emissions at 8% and 4% respectively. Further analysis from Carbon Brief has found that without shifts towards renewable power generation and energy-efficiency, carbon emissions could have been double that of the 1990 statistics.
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DfT consultation on RFNBO Hydrogen
REA Response to DfT consultation on RFNBO Hydrogen
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REA launches bioenergy review with new Call for Evidence
The REA has launched a far-reaching review into the future of bioenergy in the UK. Bioenergy is energy generated from bio-based fuels, such as wood pellets and biodiesel. The review comes shortly after the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) estimated bioenergy’s contribution to UK total energy could more than double by 2050. The International Energy Agency (IEA) described bioenergy as ‘the overlooked giant of renewables’. The review is expected to form a new policy strategy for government and industry, outlining how bioenergy can fulfil its long-term potential in a low-carbon energy mix..
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Concern over lack of support for renewable energy industry in Autumn Budget
The Autumn Budget is a missed opportunity for the Government to show their support to the renewable energy deployment and clean growth.
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UK goes without coal for a record breaking two months
The UK has run for more than 1600 hours without coal power so far in 2018.
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Welsh Government Consultation – Achieving our low-carbon pathway to 2030
REA response to Welsh Government Consultation – Achieving our low-carbon pathway to 2030
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Record electricity generation for renewables as coal hits record low
Government data, released today in the quarterly publication ‘Energy Trends’, revealed that renewables share of electricity generation reached a record high of 31.7% in the second quarter of 2018. As renewable electricity’s share of generation increased, coal’s share hit a record low of 1.6%.
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REA comments on Labour conference commitment towards renewables
The REA comments on the need for continued Governmental support in order to reach climate targets and progress renewable energy use.
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“E10 petrol, consumer protection and fuel pump labelling”
REA response to E10 petrol, consumer protection and fuel pump labelling.
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EAC report highlights declining renewables investment and policy change
REA comments on Government response to Environmental Audit Committee green energy investment report.
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Government’s proposals will fail to deliver greener petrol
The REA has criticised ongoing Government delays and questioned its ability to deliver E10 following proposals published on 20th July.
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REview 2018
REview 2018
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Future of Food, Farming and the Environment consultation
REA response to Future of Food, Farming and the Environment consultation
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Trade Remedies Reviews & Reconsideration and Appeals of decisions
REA Comments on Trade Remedies Reviews & Reconsideration and Appeals of decisions
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Call for evidence to identify UK interest in existing EU trade remedy measures
Call for evidence to identify UK interest in existing EU trade remedy measures
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Stakeholder Engagement Initiation and Conduct of Investigations – Policy Paper
Stakeholder Engagement Initiation and Conduct of Investigations – Policy Paper
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Environmental Audit Committee consultation on the 25-year Environment Plan
REA Response to the Environmental Audit Committee consultation on the 25-year Environment Plan
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CCC’s Bioenergy Review (2018) – Call for Evidence
REA response to the CCC’s Bioenergy Review (2018) – Call for Evidence
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HGV levy consultation
REA’s RTFG response to the HGV levy consultation.