NNFCC and Government

Since 2003, NNFCC has functioned as the UK's National Centre for Biorenewable Energy, Fuels and Materials. We provide authorative information and advice to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Department for Transport (DfT) and Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).

Policy development and deployment

NNFCC undertakes projects to develop the evidence base on which Government policy is founded. We assist Government officials in interpreting scientific, technical and market information to enable effective policy and regulatory frameworks to be formed. We also point out opportunities and barriers to sector development. We do this through formal responses to consultation documents and, equally importantly, through ongoing contact.

Information and advice

We derive, maintain and publish data on the bioeconomy. We produce Newsletters, Factsheets and Reports, both in print and online. We also post news stories focusing on flagship projects and materials, and successful members of the bioeconomy.

Centre Activity

We promote and support the uptake, commercialisation and use of biorenewables by;

• Identifying the requirements of manufacturers for improving the sustainability of their raw materials and processes.
• Encouraging UK companies to consider the use and production of biorenewable materials, using data and evidence.
• Disseminating information to industry on techniques, expertise and technologies.
• Helping to align R&D and demonstration projects with industry requirements.
• Advising funding bodies on research priorities.
• Sourcing funds for R&D and demonstration activities including the facilitation of consortia.

DECC provides grant funding for NNFCC activities supporting the Government's climate and energy objectives. NNFCC enjoy an effective and productive relationship as one of DECC's Delivery Partners.