CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2009
| Author | Sakti, Apurba |
|---|---|
| Title | UK ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY FOR BIOMASS HEATING OPTIONS |
| Summary | Two very realistic scenarios of biomass based heating systems were analyzed in the light of present and planned UK energy and environmental policies especially from the aspect of the different financial support mechanisms that exist or are planned to provide incentives for biomass heat and thereby promote its expansion. The level of GHG abatement using these schemes was determined as well as the cost incurred by the support mechanisms to mitigate a tonne of CO2 emission, using the newly released BEAT2. It was found that the two scenarios had the potential to significantly reduce GHG emissions in comparison to fossil fuel fired boilers, if the biomass used is correctly sourced. It was also found that the current value of support mechanisms for a tonne of CO2 avoided in the case of a wood-pellet based biomass boiler is much lower than the price at which it is currently traded in the EU ETS sector. A final policy review with references to a couple of other successful non-UK programs is presented. This report will be of special interest to policy analysts who wish to understand about the manner in which the UK is trying to promote biomass heating and the possible room for improvement there, pending further study. |
| Supervisor | Thornley, Patricia |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2009/sakti_apurba.pdf |
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