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AD 'the missing link' for bioenergy
15 May 2012Achieving sustainable intensification in farming was a hot topic at the 2012 National Farmers Union (NFU) Conference earlier this year and is a significant aspect of Europe’s Common Agricultural Policy reforms. The ability of anaerobic digestion (AD) to help diversify and intensify a farming business while reducing environmental impact is central to these discussions.
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UK well positioned to lead the world on Algal Sustainability
14 May 2012PRESS RELEASE. York, UK – 14 May 2012. A new report by bioeconomy consultants NNFCC says that the UK can be an international leader in algal sustainability.
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Understanding life cycle assessment is vital to the success of green businesses
02 May 2012PRESS RELEASE. York, UK - 02 May 2012. NNFCC and North Energy publish new report, which calls on policy makers and businesses to improve their understanding of how life cycle assessment (LCA) results vary according to the methodology used and how this can have a major impact on business decisions.
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Bioenergy could employ 50,000 in UK by 2020, says new NNFCC report
26 Apr 2012PRESS RELEASE. York, UK - 26 April 2012. A new report by bioeconomy consultants NNFCC for the UK Government, suggests that heat and power from biomass could deliver up to 50,000 jobs over the next eight years.
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A vision for bioenergy: by Minister of State for the Department of Energy and Climate Change, Charles Hendry
26 Apr 2012Today's new Bioenergy Strategy targets a sector supporting 50,000 jobs and producing 11 per cent of UK energy by 2020.
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Prime Minister David Cameron heralds rapid progress of the UK's green economy as Government publish Bioenergy Strategy
26 Apr 2012The UK Government have published there Bioenergy Strategy today, setting out an 'important framework for ensuring that biomass powering our homes, businesses and transport delivers benefits to businesses and consumers while also maximising the environmental benefits'.
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French say oui to algae
23 Apr 2012INRA announce €160 million new collaborative platform to bring together key players in the development of microalgae in France.
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NNFCC shortlisted for Consultancy of the Year
18 Apr 2012PRESS RELEASE. York, UK - 18 April 2012. NNFCC has been shortlisted for The Consultancy of the Year award at the prestigious Business Green Leaders Awards 2012 for our pioneering work on advanced biofuels.
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Apple to invest in biogas fuel cell technology at US data centre
03 Apr 2012Electronics giant Apple have revealed plans to build a revolutionary 5MW biogas fuel cell installation at their new $1 billion North Carolina data centre.
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Planning relaxation for small-scale renewable energy systems
26 Mar 2012New relaxed laws on planning permission for small-scale renewable energy systems, such as solar panels, biomass boilers and anaerobic digestion, could help to reduce rural energy bills.