Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 14076
Renewables Obligation
Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 7 July 2026
Question
Claire Young
Liberal Democrat — Thornbury and Yate
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to remove the renewable obligation levy.
Answer
Michael ShanksSince 1 April this year, 75% of the domestic costs of the Renewables Obligation (RO) have been funded by the Exchequer. This shifts the balance from levies on bills to public spending, resulting in an average £150 reduction in energy costs. Over three yea...
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