Politicians, environmental groups and climate campaigners have slammed the government for considering an extension to biomass subsidies at Drax Power Station. A government consultation moots a bridging support mechanism for large-scale biomass generators, including Drax Power Station, as they transition from the end of their current renewable schemes in 2027 to bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). However, the consultation announcement faced a stiff backlash just hours after it was launched.
Plan to extend Drax biomass subsidy sparks backlash
