£10 million for anaerobic digestion in the UK
22-FEB-2008
The UK Government has announced an increase in funding for clean energy technologies, investments and enterprises to over £400 million over the next three years. Amongst a range of schemes this will include around £10 million for a new anaerobic digestion demonstration programme. Up to four commercial-scale facilities will show the potential of this technology to create renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and avoid waste being sent to landfill.
The 1.4% real increase in Defra's overall budget on 2007/08 shows the Government's commitment to the environment with significant new investment in the following areas:
* low-carbon technology: domestic ETF fund increased to £400 million plus £800 million to tackle environmental challenges in developing countries over the next three years
* sustainable waste infrastructure: over £2 billion Private Finance Initiative credits provided over the next three years
* flood protection: spending £2.15 billion over the next three years
* Rural Development Programme for England: resources doubled to £3.9 billion available to 2013.
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