Author: Ember
Date: 2020
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Language: English
Type of resource: Research institution report
Topics: Biomass finance, Policy
A new report from climate change think tank Ember reveals the cost of burning wood for power, with energy billpayers committed to subsidies of more than £13 billion, including £10bn at Drax power station alone. In addition to the direct subsidy, we estimate biomass generators are receiving carbon tax breaks of £333 million a year.
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