Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 52639

Biofuels: USA

Tabled: 15 May 2025
Answered: 23 May 2025

Question

Andrew Bowie

ConservativeWest Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that energy generators accurately report sources of wood pellets from the US.

Answer

Michael Shanks
Biomass generators are required to submit monthly sustainability data and annual audit reports from an independent verifier under existing subsidy arrangements. These data returns are scrutinised by Ofgem, and include compliance with land and GHG greenhou...

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