Drax Group, which converted a former coal-fired power station to run on wood pellets, has received billions of pounds in government subsidies. Tribunal documents reveal that a manager at Drax questioned some of the public statements made about the company’s biomass sourcing practices.
The documents provide insight into internal discussions regarding the sustainability and origin of the wood pellets used in power generation.
**Why this matters**
Drax is one of the largest recipients of subsidies aimed at supporting renewable energy. The company’s biomass sourcing practices are under scrutiny because they have implications for environmental policies and the effectiveness of subsidies intended to reduce carbon emissions. Understanding the accuracy of public claims about biomass sustainability is important for policymakers and the public.