Biomass

The United Kingdom's largest power station, Drax in North Yorkshire, fully transitioned from coal to wood pellets in 2023, generating about 6 percent of the country's electricity. While hailed as a step toward climate goals, the shift has drawn criticism for higher carbon emissions and pollution impacts in sourcing regions like Louisiana and Mississippi. The UK government provides daily subsidies equivalent to $2.7 million, though plans to halve them in 2027.