Renewable Energy Association warns of funding gaps in clean energy sector
What happened
The Renewable Energy Association raised concerns regarding the clean energy sector during UK Green Gas Day 2026. Ciaran Burns, Policy Manager for Green Gases at the Renewable Energy Association, stated that green gas is at a pivotal crossroads. The industry faces a lack of funding for the current Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) and poor visibility regarding long-term future support.
Why it matters
The issues are discussed against the backdrop of the GGSS budget being fully allocated and the Future Support Framework gaining importance. Industry experts are exploring issues such as e-methane, synthetic gas pathways, and digestate management as the biomethane sector expands.
Government policy has been found to create funding disparities within the clean energy sector.
Who's involved
- Renewable Energy AssociationOrganization highlighting funding and policy concerns for the clean energy sector.
- Octopus EnergyBritish energy company discussing geothermal energy opportunities with the Association.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Renewable Energy AssociationSpeculative
The lack of long-term funding and policy visibility could affect the Renewable Energy Association's core advocacy role for the sector.
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