Welcome to the news and updates page of the BSL website.
August 2023
10.08 – Government publishes its Biomass Strategy. This strategy sets out the role sustainable biomass can play in reaching net zero, what government is doing to enable that objective, and where further action is needed. Read more here.
July 2023
31.07 – This is to inform you that the Government have decided to end the suspension of the requirement to use EN Plus A1 pellets – when the 12-month suspension period lapses. This means that from 23 November 2023, all wood pellets used to claim NDRHI payments must adhere to the requirement to use EN Plus A1 pellets in accordance with the regulations. Read the full article here.
31.07 – The latest BSL newsletter has been sent and is available in your inbox.
November 2022
21.11 – Please be aware that there are currently numerous fraudulent certificates in circulation across Europe that are being presented to potential customers, including certified Traders, as evidence that the product they are purporting to sell is ENplus® certified. The certificates look authentic and appear to be issued by approved certification bodies but usually contain an ENplus® ID that belongs to an entirely different company. Read the full article here.
04.11 – RHI Biomass Fuel Guidance – suspension of fuel quality requirements for wood pellet fuel only. Read the full guidance here.
03.11 – The new BSL website is now live.
March 2022
31.03 – We are extending the administration window for suppliers to prove their compliance with the legislative requirements set out in Schedule 4A toThe Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme and Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2021. We are taking this action to minimise the impact on consumers due to any shortage in eligible fuel. This extension will last until 1 June 2022.Read our full update here.
04.03 – Waste wood guidelines have now been published. This is guidance to help you meet the requirements of the RHI regulations for registrants on the BSL for the 1st April for waste derived wood fuel. Click here to view the guidelines.
February 2022
28.02 – Biomass Suppliers Newsletters Issue 13 (February 2022) is now available. Click here to view the latest newsletter.
10.02 – Supplier Fuel Quality Regulations FAQs published. This FAQ document is intended to answer questions for suppliers currently registered on the BSL associated with the new fuel quality regulations published on 25th January 2021 and which come into force on 1st April 2022.
December 2021
20.12 – Biomass Suppliers Newsletters Issue 12 (December 2021) are now available:
17.12 – Fuel Quality is coming to the BSL – early in 2021 legislation was introduced that made a number of changes to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The changes to the RHI which impact upon accredited Biomass Suppliers List (BSL) fuel suppliers come into effect on 1st April 2022. The legislation places requirements on both self-suppliers AND commercial suppliers (Producers, Traders and Producer-Traders). All suppliers should take action now to ensure they can comply with the legislative requirements by 1st April 2022 implementation date. Click on the ‘Fuel Quality’ tab in the ‘About‘ section of the website to find out more.
November 2021
17.11 – voting is now closed for the Biomass Suppliers List Advisory Panel. The BSL Administrators will be contacting successful candidates and announcements will be made shortly.
01.11 – nominations for the Biomass Suppliers List Advisory Panel are now closed. Thank you to everyone who made nominations. Updates on the voting process to follow shortly.
October 2021
21.10 – Nominations are now open for the Biomass Suppliers List Advisory Panel. Click here to read more and nominate.
August 2021
BSL Newsletter Issue 11 (August 2021) published.
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April 2021
27.04 – BSL Newsletter Issue 10 (April 2021)
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19.04 – Land Criteria Guidance Leaflet
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January 2021
27.01 – BSL Newsletter Issue 9 (January 2021)
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October 2021
28.10 – BSL Newsletter Issue 8 (October 2020)
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05.10 – Please be advised that the UK Risk Based Regional Assessment (RBRA) Template has been updated to v1.3. The updates include formatting amendments and updated Forestry Commission statistics. The new template (v1.3) has been published on the Documents and guidance page of the BSL website and can also be found here.
From 05.10.20, all new BSL applications will be required to include completion and submission of v1.3 of the RBRA.
July 2020
29.07 – BSL Newsletter Issue 7 (July 2020)
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15.07 – Following guidance issued by the Government, it has been decided to conduct only desk-based audits until further advice is provided. To download a copy of our desk-based audit sheet, please click the attachment: Preparing for BSL Desk-Based Audit.
June 2020
25.06 – The BSL Advisory Panel Terms of Reference has been updated to v1.1. The full document can be found on the Documents and guidance page.
10.06 – COVID-19 – Enquiry 2- Impacts on Biomass Supply Chains
BSL issued a survey in April 2020 to all BSL suppliers to assess the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on Biomass supply chains. On 28th May 2020, a second round to the survey was issued to ask for further feedback on the ongoing impacts.
The survey is now closed and the responses will be analysed, to be shared with the Government and industry trade associations. We greatly appreciate your feedback.
April 2020
25.04 – BSL Newsletter Issue 6
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22.04 – COVID-19 – Impacts on Biomass Supply Chains
BSL is becoming aware of a number of instances where the actions associated with controlling the Coronavirus outbreak are impacting demand and biomass supply chains. We are keen to receive our members’ feedback on the depth and reach of the impact across the industry and issued a survey in April 2020.
This is now closed, however a follow-up enquiry will be issued in May and we would be grateful for as many responses as possible.
The information provided will be anonymised and summarised, and shared with Government and industry trade associations, to inform any future actions they may take to support the industry. We will review the responses regularly to monitor the situation. We thank you for your help.
January 2020
20.01 – BSL Newsletter Issue 5
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October 2019
31.10 – BSL Newsletter Issue 4
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July 2019
31.07 – BSL Newsletter Issue 3
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April 2019
BSL Newsletter Issue 2. To download a copy of the newsletter please click here.
January 2019
This is the first issue of the BSL newsletter. This is where we will provide regular updates on policy changes, statistics, ongoing developments and improvements within the scheme.
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