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WHA Factsheet: Ofgem Clarification on Woodfuel Drying Transition Period
The WHA has just published a factsheet regarding the transition period for woodfuel drying under the RHI. The factsheet is available to …
12 03
WHA calls for definitive guidance on the use of waste wood for biomass heat
Over the last 3-4 years the use of waste wood in biomass systems accredited under the RHI has grown in popularity. However, …
28 02
RHI participants read this – important information on audits and ongoing obligations
The WHA recently sat in on the inaugural meeting of the RHI Industry Forum a new initiative co-ordinated by Ofgem. The meeting …
26 02
Call for Nominations for WHA Board and Notice of AGM
The WHA Bye-Laws require Board elections to take place every thee years. As it has been three years since the REA’s Biomass …
07 02
Blog: Forests, bioenergy and climate change mitigation: are the worries justified?
There is heated debate about the best way to realize the potential of our forests in the fight against climate change. In …
17 01
Blog: Letter regarding RED amendments and bioenergy
(Originally covered on Euractiv) On the 17th January MEPs should vote to recognise the importance of bioenergy in meeting the EU’s renewable …
17 01
New RHI fuel report available to members
The Wood Heat Association has released their latest “RHI: Fuel And Capacity Analysis” report, which is available to members. The report looks at …
19 07
Willow: The fast-track to self-supply woodfuel
(but make sure you read this first!) By Kevin Lindegaard, MD Crops for Energy and WHA Director. Willow is one of the …
23 05
Blog: Biomass Heat: The Seasonal Solar Storage Technology
By Bruno Prior, MD Forever Fuels and WHA Director. As the proportion of renewable energy in the UK increases, the question of storage …
10 03
WHA/REA response to RHI Biomass CHP consultation
WHA members have expressed concerns regarding the proposals put forward by BEIS to reform the support for biomass CHP: It will negatively …
10 03
WEBINAR: Biomass fuel quality – Wood pellets
On 10th January, the WHA had its first Webinar on biomass fuel quality, specifically wood pellets. Professor Mike Bradley, Director at the …
20 01
Industry letter to Scottish Government
The Wood Heat Association, Renewable Energy Association, Scottish Renewables, Confor, Woodsure, Energy Agency, Joint Scottish Woodfuel Forums, and UK Pellet Council have …
07 12
Decarbonising heat campaign launched by WHA
WHA and REA launch a new campaign outlining the sustainability of biomass used as a source of renewable heat, Campaign takes place …
15 11
Adapting to uncertainty: next steps for biomass heat industry to be discussed in Scotland in November
Leading companies in the UK biomass heat industry to meet this November 28th and 29th to discuss the recent compromise proposed by …
31 10
Press release: Government proposes compromise on biomass heat and power tariffs
In July 2016 the Government introduced changes to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) tariffs for Biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plants …
20 10