Bio-energy

Bioenergy is the use of plant or animal based products to generate energy.  It covers two linked but relatively distinct areas – biomass and biofuels. 

• Biomass refers to the use of solid materials such as woodchip for the generation of heat and/or electricity.
• Biofuels covers liquid fuels used in engines to provide motive power.

In the North East region RDPE funds will be used to increase the production and use of biomass and biofuels.

Key objectives for RDPE:

• Developing the commercial market for biofuels
• Developing the market for biomass products
• Developing the biomass supply chain infrastructure
• Contributing to a reduction in climate change.

The RDPE partnership is keen to see, as a result of strategic investment; networks emerging that promote bioenergy and that help to increase the numbers of farmers and foresters diversifying into this area.