Biomethane & Biogas Carbon Calculator
All existing and new biomethane producers claiming the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) must ensure all fuel consignments meet two new sustainability criteria from 5th October 2015: a greenhouse gas (GHG) lifecycle emissions target (60% saving against the EU-fossil comparator) and land criteria.
AD is one of the most difficult technologies for determining supply chain emissions on account that plants will often use a wide variety of feedstocks (e.g. crops, residues, manures, slurries, and food waste) to produce a range of outputs (e.g. biomethane for injection, heat, electricity, and digestate), with emissions requiring appropriate allocation.
To support the needs of the industry and following several years providing practical bioenergy, sustainability and LCA advice to investors, developers and generators, Alder Bioinsights have developed a bespoke Biomethane Carbon Calculator.
Highlights
Based on B2C2 but more bespoke to a complex multi-input, multi-output AD biomethane supply chain
Follows RED methodology; complies with Ofgem’s interpretation and subsequent RHI scheme guidance
Excel-based, so more transparent, user-friendly and easier to visualise a complex multi-feedstock supply chain than B2C2
Regular updates corresponding with any policy changes
Notifies developers of their eligibility to claim renewable energy incentives for biogas or biomethane production.
Focusses on emissions at each step of the supply chain, to illustrate where action is required to increase sustainability and strengthen eligibility for incentives.
Uses familiar units, requiring less manual conversion by generators than the B2C2, making data gathering and record keeping easier and eliminating errors.
Sustainability Support
The Calculator is available for outright purchase or as part of the broader support package. This enables users to benefit further from Alder Bioinsights’ bioenergy and LCA expertise, our comprehensive understanding of the sustainability reporting requirements, the RED methodology and the key supply chain components. We can help generators prepare for annual auditing, by supporting in locating suitable data records, extracting relevant values, setting up the tool to represent a specific site and running the calculations. The support then also covers the provision of feedback to identify key sensitivities and actions that can be taken to ensure future compliance.
The Biomethane and Biogas Carbon Calculator is available for purchase for £2995 + VAT
Alternatively, the calculator can be purchased alongside consultancy support for £4995 + VAT
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