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The UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority has proposed expanding its carbon pricing system to include waste-to-energy facilities and carbon removal Established in 2021, the UK ETS caps greenhouse gas emissions for major sectors, with the cap tightening over time to encourage emission reductions. Companies receive allowances for each tonne of emissions they produce, pushing them to cut their carbon footprint. This proposal aims to enhance the UK's climate change efforts by broadening the scope of the ETS. #UKETS #CarbonRemoval #GHG #Sustainability

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The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will come into effect for Energy from Waste power plants in 2028 to reduce GHG emissions in the industry and help the UK achieve its climate targets. However, did you know that as a plant operator, by 2026, you must already be monitoring your emissions in line with the plans, even where the full financial obligation is not applied? It is important to be proactive and prepare for these changes to ensure that any effect on your business and operations is minimal. Regular analysis of your input materials can help forecast CO2 output at your EfW facility and enable you to make informed decisions about fuels with lower fossil carbon content before the scheme comes into place. When choosing a partner to help you better understand your alternative fuels, you need an expert. With over 140 years' worth of knowledge in the analysis of materials, Alfred H Knight is well-placed to help you build an accurate and reliable profile of your waste streams. We have a wealth of experience working alongside major clients within the waste management sector, enabling organisations to maximise their fuel potential. Visit the link in the comments below for more information on ETS and to speak with one of our experts today to see how we can help you prepare for the changes. #ETS #EfW #Waste #Emissions #Analysis #Wastemanagement

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One of the GB Energy’s three initial priorities is: Scale up municipal and community energy: GB Energy will partner with energy companies, local authorities and cooperatives to develop 8GWs small-scale and medium-scale community energy projects. Profits will flow directly back into local communities to cut bills, not to the shareholders of foreign companies. This will help to create a more decentralised energy system, with more local generation and ownership, and will help to create a more resilient energy system. With a pledge to ensure GBE supports places across the country, Coast to Capital LegaC Services stand ready to support local authorities understand their energy landscape and identify how new projects or investment could deliver results. Our team can conduct research on greenhouse gas emissions, by sector, so places can understand which segments of their local economies are emitting the most, as well as their per capita emissions when compared to other areas. We can also provide research on fuel and energy consumption – showing where a reliance on fossil fuels persists and where new renewable capacity may support a reduction.  

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