Tom Harrison

Electricity Transition Analyst

In addition to working on a range of topics related to the European power transition, Tom also leads the team’s work on the role of biomass in the power sector and has helped develop Ember into a trusted and sought-after source of information on the risks and merits of burning biomass.

Tom has a background in the biological sciences and environmental economics and policy. His goal in life is to own a carbon-neutral electric airplane and fly somewhere warmer than London.

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Drax’s BECCS project climbs in cost to the UK public

Rising costs of wood pellets mean the subsidy required for Drax’s BECCS plant could reach £1.7bn each year.

  • United Kingdom
  • Europe
  • G7
  • G20
  • Bioenergy

16 January 2024

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Biomass plant is UK’s top emitter

Drax tops the list as the UK’s single largest CO2 emitter, despite generating only a small share of power.

  • United Kingdom
  • Bioenergy

31 July 2023

image Commentary

Higher solar ambition can lower bioenergy in REPowerEU

Meeting REPowerEU’s energy targets is possible without increasing the use of bioenergy.

  • European Union
  • Bioenergy
  • Solar

29 November 2022