Report: Waste to Energy Incineration Plants Have No Impact on UK House Prices

There is no long term effect on UK house prices by the development of nearby waste to energy incineration facilities, according to a new study carried out by Cranfield University. The researchers explained the installation of waste to energy plants is often contested in the UK, with arguments largely centred around health, cost, noise, odours, traffic movement, resources depletion and house prices. The study analysed property prices surrounding three waste to energy plants in the UK, all of which have been operational for at least seven years. Property sales data, within 5 km of the sites, was analysed in detail, and compared against the local house price index before and after the facilities became operational. The University said that in all cases, there was no significant negative effect on property prices at any distance within 5 km from the plant, indicating that the perceived negative impact of these plants on local property values is, in fact, negligible. “Energy from Waste is widely seen as an essential part of an integrated waste management solution, but the main constraint on its uptake has been the negative perceptions of politicians and the public, and the subsequent opposition to planning applications,” commented Dr Stuart Wagland who led the study. “This stems from a historic memory of ‘dirty’ incinerators of the past, but regulation and policy has ensured that modern incinerators are vastly improved,” he added. Read More GE Engines for 5MW Organic Waste to Energy Gasification Plant in Bulgaria General Electric is to supply a three fuel flexible Jenbacher engines to a 5 MW organic waste to energy combined heat and power facility currently under construction in Stroevo, Bulgaria. Sembcorp begins Work on 1000 TPD Waste to Energy Plant in Singapore Singapore based energy, water and marine firm, Sembcorp has commenced construction of a new S$250 million waste to energy facility in Singapore. £240m Waste to Energy & MBT Planning Application in Northern Ireland A planning application for a £240 million waste to energy and Mechanical Biological Treatment facility in Northern Ireland has been submitted by the Becon Consortium.