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<p>The consultation on changes to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme closed
on 29 May 2020 and a Government response will be published in due course.</p><p> </p><p>As
part of this consultation, we indicated our intention to remove biomass conversion
technologies from the CfD scheme. Sustainable, low carbon bioenergy is helping the
UK move to a low-carbon energy mix, increasing our energy security, and keeping costs
down for consumers. We have introduced mandatory sustainability criteria for biomass
generation for heat and power. This is to ensure biomass continues to support the
UK’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions and is sourced sustainably. Generators
only receive subsidies for electricity output which complies with our sustainability
criteria.</p><p> </p><p>The greenhouse gas (GHG) threshold and minimum efficiency
requirements applied in 2018 were incorporated into the CfD Standard Terms and Conditions
and so will apply to future allocation rounds.</p>
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