Comment

Representation ID: 826

Received: 27/04/2022

Respondent: The Environment Agency

Para 7.9. “… where there is scope for recovery and use of heat”.

We believe that recovering energy from (residual) waste can contribute to a balanced energy policy. The recovery activities should not undermine preventing or minimising waste. The recovery activities should form part of a properly considered and appraised strategy. We consider that energy generated by incineration should be recovered as far as is practicable, for example using Combined Heat and Power (CHP) schemes. You may find the following document useful:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/energy-from-waste-a-guide-to-the-debate.