The government has unveiled an action plan to unlock the potential for renewable energy in biomass.

Measures include a capital grant scheme for biomass boilers; the establishment of a new Biomass Energy Centre to provide expert information and advice; grant support for biomass supply chains; and a commitment to consider using biomass heating in government buildings.

The action plan states that energy from crops, trees and waste can make a strong contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sets out ways to make it happen.

Taskforce findings revealed that biomass was particularly suited for generating heat but that electricity generated from biomass and combined heat and power should also be an important part of future energy generation.

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