Methodology and evidence base on the indirect greenhouse gas effects of using wastes, residues, and by-products for biofuels and bioenergy |
Nov 2009 |
The research presented in this report has been commissioned by the Renewable Fuels Agency and the Department for Energy and Climate Change in order to develop a methodology for quantifying the indirect greenhouse gas impacts of using “wastes”, “residues” and “by-products” for biofuels or bioenergy, and to provide an evidence base on these effects.
The aims of the project are to:
1. Develop a methodology for quantifying the indirect greenhouse gas impacts of using “wastes”, “residues” and “by-products” for biofuels or bioenergy
2. Provide four case studies, applying the methodology to the following materials:
a. Molasses
b. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
c. Straw
d. Tallow
The report also provides discussion on existing legislative definitions of “wastes”, “residues” and “by-products”; an assessment of the applicability of the methodology to the heat and power sectors; the practical implications of incorporating the methodology into regulatory mechanisms; and the compatibility of the methodology with the Renewable Energy Directive.
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