Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 119230
Renewable Energy: Landfill
Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026
Question
Mr Toby Perkins
Labour — Chesterfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an estimate of the potential impact of the expiry of the Renewables Obligation scheme in April 2027 on the number of landfill gas to energy plant closures.
Answer
Michael ShanksThe Department recognises that the planned expiry of Renewables Obligation accreditation in April 2027 for many landfill gas generators, could affect their commercial viability. The Government is exploring implementation of a long-term methane capture sch...
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