These resources have been prepared with input from some of the UK's leading experts in biomass heating technology. They are provided for general guidance purposes only. The Carbon Trust recommends, and these resources assume, that prospective users will take advice on their specific needs and circumstances from professionals in the field, including not only technical consultants and installers, but legal, planning and others as required.
End user guide (pdf, 2.25MB)
The Carbon Trust has published a guide for potential users of biomass heating equipment covering details of the technology and advice on procurement and operation.
Summary on biomass heating (pdf, 83kb)
Summary notes for businesses.
Initial Assessment tool (xls, 565kb)
This tool allows you to make an initial assesment of a proposed biomass plant based on site information.
Biomass heating equipment suppliers (xls, 276kb)
A list of biomass heating equipment suppliers and installers.
Template request for proposal (RFP) sheets (pdf, 110kb)
Guidance to help ensure that site developers request appropriate information from prospective installers/suppliers.
Template Contracts*
The following contracts and respective guidance notes have been prepared for assistance.
Contract for Supply of Biomass Fuel (doc, 88kb)
Guidance Notes for Biomass Supply (pdf, 64kb)
Contract for Supply of Heat Energy (doc, 84.5kb)
Guidance Notes for Supply of Heat (pdf, 64kb)
Operation and Maintenance Agreement (doc, 158.5kb)
Guidance Notes for Operation and Maintenance Agreement (pdf, 47kb)
Services Agreement (doc, 159.5kb)
Guidance Notes for Services Agreement (pdf, 47kb)
* Contract - legal disclaimer
For the avoidance of doubt, these documents are in a non-binding, recommended form. Their intention is to be used as a starting point for negotiation only. Individual parties are free to depart from their terms and should always satisfy themselves of the regulatory and commercial implications of their use. If any user has concerns or queries about the form of this document we recommend that the user seek independent legal advice. The Carbon Trust accepts no liability for any loss, direct or otherwise, arising from the use of all or any part of this document.