Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 16757

Renewable Energy: Landfill

Tabled: 7 July 2026

Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

Margaret Mullane

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his department is taking to ensure transitional support for the landfill gas to energy sector will be in place when the Renewables Obligation for LFGTE expires on 31 March 2027.

Answer

Michael Shanks

Government is aware that support under the Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme will end for existing landfill gas generators from April 2027, which could affect the commercial viability of these generators. That is why, as set out in the Carbon Budget and G...

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