Comment

Representation ID: 19511

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Guestling Parish Council

Paragraph 12.27 has already been mentioned earlier in relation to Wind Power. Bio-mass has some potential especially when considered in the historical context of the ancient coppiced woodland. There could be opportunity to support or re-start coppicing as a way to preserve the woodland, make an economic contribution, harness a renewable energy resource and create new employment.
Paper cardboard and other biodegradable refuse used for fuel is classified under EU directive 2001/77 not as "waste" but as "biomass" counting as a "renewable energy resource". The waste incineration directive does not apply.
The combination of coppice wood and biomass recycling as a renewable fuel for local energy/electricity production could have many benefits to the district.
Box 31 option 2 mentions "identify areas of suitable strategic renewable and low-carbon energy generation." This would seem a better option than exporting recyclables and importing energy which in itself contributes to carbon emissions.