• REA welcome publication of the Government’s Biomass Strategy Call for Evidence
• The Strategy offers a recognition that bioenergy is an essential component in meeting net zero ambitions
• REA urge Government to consider range of existing bioenergy skills, supply chains and technologies already present in the UK across heat transport and power

The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) have welcomed the publication of the Government’s Biomass Strategy Call for Evidence.

With bioenergy already the largest contributor to renewable energy production across the UK’s heat, power and transport sectors, the REA say that the Government’s commitment to developing an up-to-date strategy is crucial to realising the energy transition.

The range of existing bioenergy skills, supply chains and technologies already present in the UK across heat, transport and power must also be considered.

Dr Nina Skorupska CBE, Chief Executive of the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA), said:

“The REA warmly welcomes the publication of the Government’s Biomass Strategy Call for Evidence. Bioenergy is already the largest contributor to renewable energy production across the UK’s heat, power and transport sectors and Government’s commitment to developing an up-to-date strategy is of great importance to realising the energy transition.  In 2019, the REA Bioenergy Strategy demonstrated that 16% of primary energy demand could be sustainability met through bioenergy use. As such, this announcement recognises that bioenergy is an essential component for getting to net zero emissions by 2050.

“As a starting point, Government must consider the range of existing bioenergy skills, supply chains and technologies already present in the UK across heat, transport and power. Strategically important innovations, like bioenergy carbon capture and storage, will be delivered by building on the UK’s world leading biomass sectors and adhering to strict science-led sustainability governance. Such developments require the market to direct how biomass is best used, delivering both immediate and future carbon reductions.

“The REA look forward to working closely with BEIS throughout the development of the Biomass Strategy, highlighting how the industry will play its part in the successful decarbonisation of the UK energy system.”

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About the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA):

The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (known as the REA) is the UK’s largest trade association for renewable energy and clean technologies with around 550 members operating across heat, transport, power and the Circular Economy. The REA is a not-for-profit organisation representing fourteen sectors, ranging from biogas and renewable fuels to solar and electric vehicle charging. Membership ranges from major multinationals to sole traders.

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