The CPI made the call in response to the 2003 Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics, which showed that 22 CHP schemes closed in 2002 and another 19 were mothballed. Electrical output from CHP plants was also 9% lower than in 2000.
CPI head of environment David Gillett said that while other countries, such as Germany, had introduced legislation and measures to promote CHP use, the UK government had set targets but had no back-up strategy.
The CPI has recommended the introduction of laws supporting CHP and premiums for CHP-produced electricity when sold from a mill (PrintWeek, 7 March).
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