Green Energy Parks welcomes Government announcement of renewable energy subsidies

The recent publication of the Renewables Obligation Banding Review was great news for Green Energy Parks, as it provided the clarity that was so desperately needed for the industry and investors. Managing Director Chris Williams was at the forefront of those welcoming its publication. Read about what Chris had to say in leading industry publications below.

EfW is winner over ROC subsidies

27th July 2012 – as reported by Neil Roberts in Materials Recycling Week

Energy-from-waste (EfW) producers have welcomed the Government’s delayed announcement on renewable energy subsidies – but some key technologies have lost out.

Chris Williams, managing director of advanced conversion technologies EfW developer Green Energy Parks, told MRW he was pleased to see simplified banding with two ROCs, sliding to 1.8.

He said: “That should have a positive effect on the market, giving some of the smaller projects that were on hold or were going to close the opportunity to continue. In general, the result is good for our sector.”

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EfW gains from subsidy consultation

25 July 2012 – as reported by Neil Roberts in Materials Recycling Week magazine

Chris Williams, managing director of EfW developer Green Energy Parks told MRW the outcome was good for the industry.

He said: “Within our sector – advanced conversion – we’re pleased to see the simplified banding with two ROCs, sliding to 1.8.”

“That should have a positive effect in the market giving some of the smaller projects that were on hold or were going to close the opportunity to continue. In general, the result is good for our sector.”

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UK renewables now stand a chance

25th Jul 2012 – as reported on lowcarboneconomy.com

Chris Williams, managing director of Green Energy Parks, reacts to the Government’s response to the consultation on the Renewables Obligation Banding Review.

“After nearly two years of uncertainty, today’s decision on the level of subsidies available for renewables means UK sustainable industry now stands a chance.

“With clarity over the value of the renewable content of power generation, developers can move forward with projects, reassure investors and crucially, kick-start the drive towards a low carbon economy. For Green Energy Parks, we welcome the simplification of the definition of advanced conversion technologies , meaning that devlopments can move forward with the ability to adapt to the best technology of the day.”

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ANALYSIS: EfW hot winner in ROCs banding review

25th July 2012 – as reported in edie.net

Energy-from waste appear to have benefited ahead of other renewable energy technologies under the latest review of the renewables obligation certificate (ROC) subsidy banding. One waste-to-energy developer, Green Energy Parks managing director Chris Williams, has welcomed the simplified banding approach to ACTs, saying that the agenda for getting sustainable infrastructure off the ground “now stands a chance”

“With clarity over the value of the renewable content of power generation, developers can move forward with projects, reassure investors and crucially, kick-start the drive towards a low carbon economy,” he said.

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