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 DemocratThornbury 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 Shanks
Since 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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