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Recommendation 25
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Mandate Ofgem to thoroughly investigate Drax biomass sourcing and report findings to committee.
Recommendation
The Committee has been concerned to hear reports about alleged misreporting by Drax to Ofgem in order to draw down public funds. We note that Ofgem has started a special audit process. We call on Ofgem to ensure a thorough investigation of the evidence that supported Drax submissions, specifically in respect of the sourcing of wood biomass, and for Ofgem to request access to any internal or independent external audits undertaken at Drax to investigate this issue. We ask Ofgem to report back to the Committee once this investigation has concluded. (Paragraph 127) 104 Decarbonisation of the power sector
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 14 July 2023. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗