External Resources

• Anaerobic Digestion framework document, Defra

  The Anaerobic Digestion framework document sets out the steps the UK Government believes are needed to increase energy from waste in England through AD.

• Renewable Energy Strategy, DECC

  This strategy sets out how we all have a role to play in promoting renewable energy, from individuals to communities to businesses.

• Digest of United Kingdom energy statistics, DECC

  DUKES contains extensive tables, charts and commentary, separate sections on coal, petroleum, gas, electricity, combined heat and power and renewables and a comprehensive picture of energy production and use over the last five years, with key series taken back to 1970.

• Biomethane into the Gas Network: A guide for producers, DECC

  In December 2009 DECC published this report, which offers guidance to the British gas regulatory regime aimed at potential biomethane producers.

• AD Shared Goals report, Defra

  To catalyse efforts and provide a focus for action, Defra published "Anaerobic Digestion – Shared Goals". This was developed jointly with a broad range of stakeholders. It sets out collective ambitions for the use of anaerobic digestion in England.

• AD Implementation Plan report, Defra

  Accelerating the Uptake of Anaerobic Digestion in England: an Implementation Plan was published on 25 March 2010. The Implementation Plan provides a framework for action by Government and stakeholders to facilitate the uptake of anaerobic digestion in England.

• Strategic Energy Technology Plan, European Commission

  The Commission presents a strategic plan to accelerate the development and deployment of cost-effective low carbon technologies. This plan comprises measures relating to planning, implementation, resources and international cooperation in the field of energy technology.