CCC/211 ISBN 978-92-9029-531-0

December 2012

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Abstract

This report discusses the enabling and supporting mechanisms for coal/biomass cofiring in selected

countries that have either considerable operational experience or potential in this technology. It

investigates Europe, the USA, Australia and China as case studies and discusses the main supporting

incentives adopted in consideration of the specific characteristics of renewable energy markets and the

government’s position in clean energy and climate change in each of these countries. As such, this

report provides not only a policy overview but also a collation of the measures adopted by the

policymakers in each country to promote cofiring biomass in coal-fired power stations.