Government Support Extended for Biomass Fuel
Companies using biomass fuel have been handed a boosted with the news that the UK government has given users a 14-month extension to get their low-carbon heat generators up and running.
This is part of the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme that offered businesses a set tariff for 20 years on large-scale renewable heat sources such as biomass boilers and heat pumps.
P.H Winterton and Son are one of the country’s leading providers of biomass fuel plus we are part of the government’s recognised Biomass Supplier List. For our latest blog, we are going to look at this positive news in greater detail.
Renewable Energy Statement Explained
The statement from the government said the extension brings ‘vital clarity’ to firms who were in danger of missing the start dates for their projects, project investment in the renewable heat industry plus bringing certainty to people in specialised UK supply chains.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government is looking to support projects who were in danger of missing out on the initial deadline of January 2021; making them eligible for another allocation of tariff guarantees.
The 12-month extension to the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive runs until 31st March 2022 and prevents 1.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from polluting the atmosphere over the lifetime of smaller-scale projects. This will be achieved by converting 18,000 households onto low-carbon heating.
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint with Renewable Energy
Using wood residue for biomass fuel means you can generate your own heat and power while reducing your carbon footprint. The fuel you get from PH Winterton is environmentally friendly and highly efficient which saves you money and protects the environment.
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If you would like to know more about biomass fuel from PH Winterton and Son, please contact us today. We are also the leading provider of equine and animal bedding for the agriculture sector across the UK.