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<p>The UK Government has introduced mandatory sustainability criteria for biomass
for heat and power generation. These are some of the most stringent criteria in Europe.</p><p>The
sustainability criteria ensure biomass reduces carbon emissions and is sourced sustainably.
The criteria include a minimum 60% lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions saving, compared
to emissions from an EU fossil fuel comparator for electricity. The calculation requires
transport, growing and processing emissions to be included. Generators only receive
subsidies for the electricity output which complies with our sustainability criteria.</p><p>We
keep the sustainability criteria under review.</p>
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