Reports
Offshore Demonstration Zone March 2009
Renewables East is seeking to further develop the regions progress in meeting its targets and obligations in the generation of energy from renewable sources. In addition to develop and generate support industries to the marine Renewables sector building on the areas already established as a base off support to the Offshore Oil and Gas sector. This report was commissioned with funding from the East of England Development Agency to investigate the potential for the creation of a Marine Energy Demonstration Zone or Zones off the East coast of England between the wash and the Thames. The study was to cover tidal, wave and wind resources accepting that wind is at a reasonable stage of development in the region
Download (PDF 1.3MB) - Added 12/04/2010
Bioenergy Park - RE Summary Report
A summary report on the concept of a Bioenergy Park in the region to provide a UK focus for bioenergy and to create jobs and economic investment.
Download (PDF 111KB) - Added 07/04/2010
Bioenergy Park - Technology Study
A technology study by AEA to support the RE proposal for a Bioenergy Park
Download (PDF 707KB) - Added 07/04/2010
Bioenergy Park - Economic Study
A report by Adroit and the Asset Factor to support the RE proposal for a Bioenergy Park
Download (PDF 473KB) - Added 07/04/2010
Solar PV Energy Park Technology Study
This is an update report prepared by Camco for Renewables East as part of an EEDA funded activity looking into the issues of a large scale solar array as part of a capital projects feasibility study.
It should be noted that the contents of this report were prepared before the announcements of the Feed in Tariff, and that with the FITs going live on 1st April 2010 many of the issues raised in this report will need further analysis.
Download (PDF 995KB) - Added 07/04/2010
Offshore Industries Integrated Regional Operation,
ITPower & Mojomaritime - Offshore Industries Integrated Regional Operation, Maintenance, Training & Service Capability
With the predicted expansion of the offshore renewable sector over the next 20 to 30 years, particularly wind power, this report considers the opportunities likely to be available to education and training establishments, local ports, and businesses within the East Region. Of the predicted increase in offshore wind generating capacity of 40GW from 10,000 WTG, the Eastern region is likely to have 5000 of these on its doorstep or in adjacent regions. This study primarily considers the resources that will be required for the Operation and Maintenance of OWF as this is likely to be the biggest consumer of resources, but in terms of Infrastructure and R&D, construction has also been included. The study takes place at a time when there is already a shortage of skilled and qualified people available.
Download (PDF 3.9MB) - Added 01/04/2010
East of England Renewable Energy Stats Dec 2009
East of England Renewable Energy Stats Dec 2009 ready for down loading
Download (PDF 744KB) - Added 29/03/2010
East of England Renewable Energy Stats, June 09
The purpose of this series of reports is to monitor, twice a year, the progress of the East of England towards its adopted targets for the production of electricity from renewable sources.. This report covers activity up to June 2009 - and is being produced with the benefit of DECC stats published in October which dealt with the period up to December 2008. A further 6 month review will be published in the new year. This will be the last renewable electricity report on its own. Future reports, will be accompanied by a parallel assessment of the development of renewable heat. This is a challenging area to monitor. A questionnaire seeking information on renewable heat installations is included as Annex 7 Recipients of this report are requested to contribute any information they have by returning this to Renewables East.
Please contact info@renewablesEast.org.uk if you require a copy of the questionnaire.
Download (PDF 472KB) - Added 21/12/2009
News Letter No 07 - Dec 09
Latest news letter from Renewables East
Download (PDF 547KB) - Added 17/12/2009
Anaerobic Digestate Quality Protocol
The Waste Protocols Project is a joint Environment Agency and WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) initiative in collaboration with industry, funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as a business resource efficiency activity. Uncertainty over the point at which waste has been fully recovered and ceases to be waste within the meaning of Article 1(1)(a) of the EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD) (2006/12/EC) has inhibited the development and marketing of materials produced from waste which could be used beneficially without damaging human health and the environment. In some cases, this uncertainty has also inhibited the recovery and recycling of waste and its diversion from landfill.
Interpretation of EU legislation is ultimately a matter for the Courts and there is now a substantial body of case law on the interpretation of the definition of waste in Article 1(1)(a) of the Waste Framework Directive. Drawing on the principles established in this case law, it is possible to identify the point at which certain wastes cease to be waste and thus when the Waste Framework Directive's waste management controls no longer apply. This identification is the purpose of the Waste Protocols Project.
Download (PDF 399KB) - Added 11/12/2009
Annual Reveiw Oct 2009
Renewables East's latest Annual Review
Download (PDF 2.1MB) - Added 29/10/2009
News letter No 6 July 09
Renewables East latest newsletter
Download (PDF 594KB) - Added 03/08/2009
The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan
The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan plots out how the UK will meet the cut in emissions set out in the budget of 34% on 1990 levels by 2020. A 21% reduction has already been delivered - equivalent to cutting emissions entirely from four cities the size of London.
Transforming the country into a cleaner, greener and more prosperous place to live is at the heart of our economic plans for Building Britain's Future and ensuring the UK is ready to take advantage of the opportunities ahead.
By 2020:
- More than 1.2 million people will be in green jobs
- 7 million homes will have benefited from whole house makeovers, and more than 1.5 million households will be supported to produce their own clean energy
- Around 40% of electricity will be from low carbon sources, from renewables, nuclear and clean coal
- We will be importing half the amount of gas that we otherwise would
- The average new car will emit 40% less carbon than now.
The Transition Plan is the most systematic response to climate change of any major developed economy, and sets the standard for others in the run up to crucial global climate talks in Copenhagen in December.
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1 Download (PDF 4.4MB) - Added 16/07/2009
The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan - Analytical Annex
The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan - Analytical Annex
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1 Download (PDF 688KB) - Added 16/07/2009
The Renewable Energy Strategy - related documents
Following a major consultation exercise in 2008, we have now published our Renewable Energy Strategy and Executive Summary (below). This strategy sets out how we all have a role to play in promoting renewable energy, from individuals to communities to businesses.
Alongside the Renewable Energy Strategy document, we have also published a suite of impact assessments and supporting analytical consultancy reports. The main consenting bodies for renewable energy and environmental statutory consultees have also published a joint statement setting out their collective commitment to achieve greater renewable energy deployment.
These documents and further background are available in the Renewables section of our website.
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1 Download (PDF 4MB) - Added 16/07/2009
The Renewable Energy Strategy - related docs 2
Executive Summary
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1 Download (PDF 4.1MB) - Added 16/07/2009
The Low Carbon Industrial Strategy (LCIS
The Government's LCIS, published alongside the UK Low Carbon Transition Plan, presents a series of active government interventions to support industries critical to tackling climate change. It puts workers and businesses in the UK at the forefront of massive global opportunity by targeting key industries and regions where the UK has competitive or commercial advantage.
http://www.hmg.gov.uk/lowcarbon
Low Carbon Transport - A Greener Future
The Government's strategy, published alongside the UK Low Carbon Transition Plan, sets out how to reduce carbon emissions from domestic transport over the next decade.
http://www.hmg.gov.uk/lowcarbon
Severn Tidal Power feasibility study response to Phase 1 consultation
The Severn Tidal Power Feasibility study is gathering and assessing up-to-date evidence to enable the Government to decide whether or not to support tidal power development in the Severn Estuary.
Ten potential development options were considered in the first phase of the study (including barrages, lagoons, a tidal reef and tidal fence) and the study's first three-month public consultation was held from 26 January-23 April 2009.
The consultation asked for views on:
- a recommended shortlist of schemes for more detailed analysis
- the scope of the Strategic Environmental Assessment that is being carried out within the feasibility study
- the issues the feasibility study is considering and how these are being approached.
A total of 734 formal written responses were received. All responses have been analysed carefully and will be taken into account as the feasibility study continues.
The Government's response to the Phase 1 consultation is below.
More detailed information is available on the Severn Tidal Power section of this website
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1 Download (PDF 1.3MB) - Added 16/07/2009
The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan Emissions Projections
The Low Carbon Transition Plan Emissions Projections are based on the series of updated energy and emissions projections that DECC publish each year. These projections are presented on the net UK carbon account basis and include all policies and measures announced in the Transition Plan and the charts and tables that appear throughout the Plan and Analytical Annex are drawn from these projections. Previous projections were published alongside the Carbon Budgets announcement at Budget 2009.
Further information including the individual emission tables is available in the Energy Emissions and Projections page of this site
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1 Download (PDF 466KB) - Added 16/07/2009
Frontier Economics Report: Alternative policies for assessing other means of low carbon innovation
Frontier Economics Report: Alternative policies for assessing other means of low carbon innovation
Download (PDF 636KB) - Added 16/07/2009
Carbon Valuation
The approach to carbon valuation in Government has undergone a major review, concluded in July 2009. The new approach moves away from a valuation based on the damages associated with climate change impacts, instead using as its basis the cost of mitigating emissions.
As part of the process of reviewing its carbon valuation methodology, DECC invited comments from expert academics in this area. Peer review comments were received on an early draft of the explanatory note describing the proposed revisions. To help Government economists finalise the appropriate methodology for valuing carbon in UK policy appraisal, peer reviewers were asked for their thoughts on the document as a whole or on any issues arising. These, and the response by Government economists, are published here
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1 Download (PDF 499KB) - Added 16/07/2009
Carbon Valuations - Policy Appraisal Revised
Carbon Valuations - Policy Appraisal Revised
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1 Download (PDF 1.9MB) - Added 16/07/2009
Carbon Valuation - A brief guide to new carbon values
Carbon Valuation - A brief guide to new carbon values
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1 Download (PDF 400KB) - Added 16/07/2009
Peers Review - Paul Johnson
The Carbon Valuation UK Policy Appraisal, the 7 Peer Reviews and the Government's response to the Peer Reviews are below
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1 Download (PDF 302KB) - Added 16/07/2009
Peers Review - Paul Ekins
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1 Download (PDF 120KB) - Added 16/07/2009
Peers Review - Paul Watkiss
The Carbon Valuation UK Policy Appraisal, the 7 Peer Reviews and the Government's response to the Peer Reviews are below:
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1 Download (PDF 75KB) - Added 16/07/2009
Peers Review - Kirk Hamilton
The Carbon Valuation UK Policy Appraisal, the 7 Peer Reviews and the Government's response to the Peer Reviews are below:
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1 Download (PDF 45KB) - Added 16/07/2009
Peers Review - Dr Frank Ackerman
The Carbon Valuation UK Policy Appraisal, the 7 Peer Reviews and the Government's response to the Peer Reviews are below:
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1 Download (PDF 236KB) - Added 16/07/2009
Peers Review - Dieter Helm
The Carbon Valuation UK Policy Appraisal, the 7 Peer Reviews and the Government's response to the Peer Reviews are below:
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1 Download (PDF 236KB) - Added 16/07/2009
Peers Review - Andrew Sentance
The Carbon Valuation UK Policy Appraisal, the 7 Peer Reviews and the Government's response to the Peer Reviews are below
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/publications/lc_trans_plan/lc_trans_plan.aspx#1 Download (PDF 18KB) - Added 16/07/2009
East of England Renewable Energy Statistics
Download (PDF 386KB) - Added 21/05/2009
Newsletter No 5
Quarterly Newsletter
Download (PDF 1.4MB) - Added 09/04/2009
Renewables East Newsletter No 4
What has the renewable industry done since October and what Renewables East in particular
Download (PDF 676KB) - Added 30/01/2009
ENTEC - Assessment of Cumulative Impact of Windfarms
Assessment of Cumulative Impact of Windfarms - Phase 1 Report
Download (PDF 1.1MB) - Added 09/12/2008
Anaerobic Digestion (Full Report)
The global commitment for a lower carbon future presents significant economic opportunities from the widespread development and deployment of renewable and low carbon energy technologies
Renewables East has been established to champion the growth of renewable energy across the six counties of the East of England. Renewables East is here to bring forward private and public partnerships to collectively embrace these opportunities that will enable the East of England to address the rising challenges of climate change, increasing insecurity of fuel supply and increasing energy costs.
Renewables East has been awarded funding from EEDA under the Business Resource Efficiency and Waste (BREW) programme for the Bioenergy RE-Generation Project. The project aims to establish a coherent programme to identify and evaluate opportunities to recover resource value as renewable energy and to provide appropriate support to regional businesses to develop and invest in these opportunities
Download (PDF 1.2MB) - Added 26/11/2008
Commercial Wind Farm Guidance Notes
Guidance Notes on Commercial Win Farms
Download (PDF 794KB) - Added 24/10/2008
Renewables East Newsletter No 03
Renewables East Newsletter
Download (PDF 1.1MB) - Added 21/10/2008
East of England Renewables East Statistics 2008
The East of England now has some 475MW of installed renewable energy capacity, and remains on course
towards its 2010 overall renewable energy target in MW of installed capacity. This relies on the expectation that
off-shore developments at Gunfleet Sands off Clacton and the Greater Gabbard Round 2 project off Orford will be
generating by the end of 2010. On-shore wind generation remains disappointing and, as the on-shore technology
with greatest potential, will need to significantly improve as the region refocuses on achieving 2020 targets of the
East of England Plan (see section 2 below), the Regional Spatial Strategy published in final form in May 2008.
Download (PDF 3.2MB) - Added 04/09/2008
Bioethanol fuel report by British Sugar
Bioethanol produced from sugar beet at British Sugar's Wissington plant conforms with rigorous standards for environmental protection and sustainability. It is also produced efficiently and delivers a high CO2 emissions saving. As such the company feels it is a model example of a "good" biofuel, which alleviates climate change, contributes to national fuel security and is environmentally sustainable.
A summary of the case is set out in their report which also says:
- Using their bioethanol results in a CO2 emissions saving of 71% relative to petrol when measured on a full life-cycle basis.
- The carbon intensity figure reported under the RTFO for British Sugar bioethanol is 24.5 gm CO2/MJ.
Download (PDF 106KB) - Added 18/07/2008
Delivering A Low Carbon Economy
The low-carbon economy could provide UK manufacturing with a truly significant opportunity. Some of you might be surprised by this comment, as climate change has already made a forceful impact on the manufacturing sector, with the prospect of more constraints emerging.
Download (PDF 867KB) - Added 31/01/2008
REA Evidence to Planning Committee
The REA is one of a number of trade associations working alongside the UK BCSE in presenting a united energy sector viewpoint on the planning bill. A 16 page Commentary on Planning Bill Issues, to which the REA contributed, was sent to Bernadette Kelly of the DCLG on 18th December.
Download (PDF 32KB) - Added 21/12/2007
REA Planning Consultations
Overview of REA planning consultations
Download (PDF 17KB) - Added 21/12/2007
A feed in tariff running alongside the RO discussion paper
The REA advocates a feed in tariff (FIT) as an appropriate policy mechanism for on-site renewables. Below we set out how a FIT can co-exist with the Renewables Obligation. By on-site renewables, we mean householders, public sector and business users who are primarily generating for their own use, within their own premises or as part of a local scheme.
Download (PDF 31KB) - Added 21/12/2007
Energy Measures
This report is intended to be of use to councillors, senior managers and officers in local authorities. You may find it useful to read the whole of the report. You may however prefer to select those modules that are most relevant to you, beginning with module 1. This provides the international and national policy context for climate change and energy and gives an overview of the role of local authorities in England (see module 1a) and Wales (see module 1b) in addressing these issues. This user guide is intended to help you locate the information that you are looking for.
Download (PDF 1MB) - Added 01/09/2007
EEDA Regional Economic Strategy Report
A shared vision: the regional economic strategy for the East of England represents a major step forward for our region. The East of England can sustain and enhance its position as a leading UK, and indeed global, region if we work together positively and cohesively.
Download (PDF 1.1MB) - Added 07/12/2004
Select Committee Report
Select Committee Annual Report on Defra
Download (PDF 1.2MB) - Added 14/09/2004