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REA support biomethane inclusion in RTFO development fuel sub-target

Posted: 3 February, 2017. Written by GGCS

On 20 January 2017 the Renewable Energy Association (REA) responded to the Department for Transport's (DfT) Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) consultation supporting the inclusion of biomethane in a proposed new 'development fuel' sub-target.

The REA indicated that while there are many ways of producing low GHG energy for heat and power, there are limited ways of achieving large GHG emissions reductions for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV). Apart from sustainable biodiesel, the only realistic options are electrified highways and hydrogen fuels cell trucks with associated infrastructure. The REA believes that biomethane is one of very few options for achieving significant GHG reduction in HGVs in the short to medium term.

To view the full REA response to the RTFO consultation please use the following Link. The section concerning the inclusion of biomethane in the development fuel sub-target can be found under Q7: http://www.r-e-a.net/resources/pdf/274/20January17FINALREAResponseDocrtfo-consultation-response-form-2016.pdf 

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