Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 119752

Renewables Obligation

Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026

Question

Mr Lee Dillon

Liberal DemocratNewbury

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has considered the potential merits of moving existing renewable energy projects supported through Renewable Obligation Certificates onto Contracts for Difference.

Answer

Michael Shanks
We have looked at proposals to move generation assets supported by the Renewables Obligation Scheme onto Contracts for Difference. We keep proposals under review and are open to considering measures that will help to lower consumer energy bills.