Turning up the heat on the Green Gas Support Scheme

With further announcements expected over the coming weeks, the Energy team at JHWalter provide an update on the Green Gas Support Scheme and highlight how this may help you take advantage of energy market opportunities.

While new energy policy has generally taken a backseat during the COVID-19 pandemic there is some light on the horizon for the development of new renewable energy projects with the government’s announcement of the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) in mid-2020. Set to be introduced in autumn 2021 this new scheme will provide a new lease of life to Anaerobic Digestion for Biomethane Injection. This is the process of creating biogas through the digestion organic material such as crops and waste materials to be upgraded and injected directly into the national gas grid, helping to decarbonise the heat used in homes and businesses across the UK. Our work with Biomethane as a technology over the last 7 years in project management, feasibility, planning as well as significant experience of support schemes of this type and maintaining a close relationship with Ofgem, who are set to administer this scheme, means JHWalter are ideally situated to assist in the development of new projects of this kind. With further announcements expected over the coming weeks contact our JHWalter Energy Team for a discussion about the scheme and possible eligible projects.

The Energy Team at JHWater have seen one of their busiest years during 2020 thus far, despite the restrictions as a result of COVID-19. Work relating to maintaining support for ongoing Anaerobic Digestion Biogas and Biomethane sites as well as Biomass sites has proved crucial to assist clients in maximising income from their ongoing projects.

Maintaining an up to date relationship with relevant trade bodies such as the Renewable Energy Association (REA), where our Renewables Consultant Henry Haworth sits as a member of their Biogas Steering Group, Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) and maintaining close links with both Ofgem and BEIS have been key.