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Drax takes green step
MULTIMILLION pound plans by Drax to create more renewable biomass facilities were given a boost last week by Energy Minister John Hayes.
The Government has introduced a voluntary reporting process under the renewables obligation for these generators. This will minimise regulatory burdens on generators and enable Government to better estimate how much financial support these schemes will need.
Minister Hayes said: “Energy is central to our economic recovery.
“We must deliver investment in new infrastructure while keeping costs down for consumers.
“The solution set out today means less new red tape for developers and enables Government to manage cost to consumers.
“Converting from coal to sustainably sourced biomass is good news for both investors and consumers.
“It provides a new beginning for our existing power stations, enabling them to achieve radical reductions in emissions, whilst providing affordable, secure and clean energy.
“I hope that by setting a simple process, we can help safeguard jobs and encourage new investment in biomass generation.”
Dorothy Thompson, Chief Executive of Drax said: “We are confident that we can transform Drax into a predominantly biomass-fuelled generator.
“Initially we expect to convert three of our six generating units.
It will take some time to develop all of the sustainable biomass supply chain to fuel these units, but we believe that within approximately five years Drax could become a predominantly biomass plant.
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