Earlier in February, the Sustainable Fuel Register (SFR) was officially launched at Energy Now Expo 2016. Thank you to everyone who came to listen to Jon Swain’s (Farm Energy Centre) and Kevin Lindegaard’s (Crops for Energy) presentation. You can view the presentation by clicking the link at the bottom of this blog.

Here’s what the industry experts are saying about the SFR:

Jonathon Scurlock, from the NFU: “The NFU believes firmly that all solid biomass fuels, whether from woodland or agricultural land, should be treated on a level playing field in order to maximise the opportunities for British farmers and landowners. Since last year’s introduction of fuel sustainability reporting, we have strongly supported FEC and C4E as having the right competencies to operate a more comprehensive Sustainable Fuel Register.”

A DECC spokesperson said “The SFR will minimise the administrative burden on both RHI participants and fuel suppliers. This industry-led approach demonstrates the maturing market for biomass fuel and will play an important role in ensuring the continuing success of the RHI scheme.”

The SFR is for all users of non-wood fuels; whether you are a producer, trader, self-supplier or consumer. By enabling more farmers and landowners to use their home grown biomass fuel, the SFR will allow tens of thousands of tonnes of previously unavailable non-wood biomass, to be used in Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) accredited projects.

When the SFR receives formal DECC approval in Summer 2016, it will be the easiest way to register your non-wood fuels to meet RHI sustainability criteria; thereby saving you time, money and improving your route to market. In the meantime, register your details and stay ahead of the curve when it comes to your RHI sustainability reporting.

Read Jon and Kevin’s Energy Now presentation here.