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[[Category:Technologies & Solutions]][[Category:Legislation & Policy]] | [[Category:Technologies & Solutions]][[Category:Legislation & Policy]] | ||
The R1 status of an [[Energy from Waste]] ([[ | The R1 status of an [[Energy from Waste]] ([[EfW]]) facility determines whether that facility is regarded as [[Disposal]] or classifies it as an [[Energy Recovery Facility]]. The EU standard sets a requirement to meet high levels of power conversion efficiency to classify it as an R1 (and may need to be a CHP facility to fully meet the guidance). | ||
To qualify as R1 status the [[ | To qualify as R1 status the [[EfW]] facility must : | ||
* Have or will have an [[Environmental Permit]] for a waste incineration installation | * Have or will have an [[Environmental Permit]] for a waste incineration installation | ||
* Be capable of incinerating mixed [[Municipal Solid Waste]], including [[RDF]] or [[SRF]] [[Waste Derived Fuel]] | * Be capable of incinerating mixed [[Municipal Solid Waste]], including [[RDF]] or [[SRF]] [[Waste Derived Fuel]] | ||