Government Response to Biomass Taskforce

02/05/2006

The Government has published an action plan to unlock the potential for renewable energy in biomass. The plan accepts that energy from crops trees and waste can make a strong contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sets out 12 key ways to make this happen. Measures include a capital grant scheme for biomass boilers; the establishment of a new Biomass Energy Centre to provide expert information and advice along with further grant support for biomass supply chains and a commitment to consider using biomass heating in Government buildings. The report launched by Ministers from Defra and the DTI forms the Government's response to the Biomass Task Force which made a package of recommendations in October. To further information and to download the full report: