Community Renewables Biomass module

This guide will assist with installing biomass energy project in England and help you understand the steps needed to deliver a project. The Community Renewables Toolkit is designed as a reference guide covering all sizes of project. Individual biomass systems on single buildings have different requirements to larger multi-building systems. The outline requirements for both will be explained in detail.

The guide is structured into four parts:

Biomass heating context
Project Overview
Project Steps
Phases and Breakpoints

Further Information

The development of a project is laid out in a step by step process. Each section includes breakpoints to help groups understand whether a project is suitable to progress. The process is also designed so that key areas can be revisited with more detail as the project moves forward.

Useful for:

Community groups
Community business groups
Social enterprises
Rural-based businesses.

The CARES toolkit has been developed to provide tailored advice depending on the business type and this will be highlighted where necessary.

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