By Rhodri Morgan The government’s criteria for evaluating the sustainability of biomass plants is insufficient, according to the National Audit Office (NAO), calling into question a £22bn subsidy programme. In the organisation’s ‘Support for Biomass’ report, released today, it said that Westminster cannot currently demonstrate that it is making sure biomass generators, such as Drax’s site in North Yorkshire, are within net zero requirements. The site, the largest power station in the UK, has been identified by the government as a key part of its strategy to reduce emissions and reach net zero …
