Review of the Potential Impact on Air Quality from Increased Wood Fuelled Biomass Use in London

European, national and regional policies are encouraging the use of renewable fuel sources for energy generation to combat climate change. Many new developments across London are now considering installing wood-fuelled biomass burners to meet these new requirements. Wood-based fuel is generally "carbon neutral" as the carbon dioxide (CO₂) released from the fuel when burnt is equal to the amount taken up by the tree during its life.

Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs)

Due to these new polices, there has been increasing concern recently amongst London's local authorities about the potential impact on local air quality from burning biomass fuels such as wood. All 33 of London's local authorities have declared Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs), since part or all of their authority does not meet air quality objectives that have been set by the Government.

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