Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 14119

Renewable Energy: Landfill

Tabled: 29 June 2026

Answered: 2 July 2026

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Question

Samantha Niblett

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the expiry of Renewables Obligation support for landfill gas generation on (a) electricity generation, (b) methane emissions, environmen

Answer

Michael Shanks

Government is aware that Renewables Obligation (RO) support will begin to end in April 2027. In line with commitments made in the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan, we are exploring the possibility of a long-term methane capture scheme, with suitable...

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