Sustainability

Bioenergy from sustainable feedstocks will play a key role in creating a low carbon UK. Biomass is expected to make a significant contribution towards the government commitment of meeting 15% of the UK's energy demand from renewable sources by 2020.

Biomass can replace fossil fuels with limited disruption to customers and the existing UK energy infrastructure. Like coal, oil and gas, it can be stored for later use. However, careful management of stock is required to maintain the quality