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Anaerobic digestion government actions

We are working to facilitate a much greater uptake of anaerobic digestion by local authorities, businesses and farming. Our objective is to stimulate the growth of the technology by addressing barriers, and providing financial assistance and market support.

The UK Biomass Strategy 2007 sets out how we propose to work with stakeholders to drive a faster growth in the use of this technology. We are keen to see a much greater uptake by local authorities, businesses and farmers. Complementary to this, the Waste Strategy for England 2007 sets out the important contribution which anaerobic digestion can make to achieving our waste management goals, with this being a particularly beneficial technology for treating separately collected food waste. Anaerobic Digestion will also make a material contribution to delivering the Government's Renewable Energy Strategy.

"Anaerobic Digestion – Shared Goals"

To catalyse efforts and provide a focus for action, we have published "Anaerobic Digestion – Shared Goals". This has been developed jointly with a broad range of stakeholders. It sets out collective ambitions for the use of anaerobic digestion in this country.

If your organisation would also like to add its endorsement to the Shared Goals, please email: biogas@defra.gsi.gov.uk.

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Page last modified: 13 July 2009
Page published: 17 February 2009