The government's imminent spending review must "unlock" the potential of the energy from-waste industry, it has been claimed.
Chancellor George Osborne is due to oultine the coalition's spending plans for the next four years today (20th October), with those in the energy sector set to be among those waiting to see if their budget is cut.
Ahead of the announcement, the Renewable Energy Association (REA) has made a last-minute plea to the government to clarify and adapt subsidy packages such as the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) and the Feed-in-Tariff.
These subsidies are awarded to firms who embark on renewable energy projects, such as those involving anaerobic digestion and biomass.
However, the REA has claimed the Feed-in-Tariff is too low and means the construction of plants is not "commercially viable".
The organisation added: "As a general principle, REA does not support a short-term narrow focus on the 'cheapest' technologies.
"REA is also looking for the principle of longevity and certainty in policy support, to secure industry and investor confidence, which in turn reduces the cost of delivery."
Typical Guttridge equipment used in the energy-from-waste industry includes; conveyors – screw conveyors – chain conveyors – belt conveyors
