Written question asked by Toby Perkins (Labour) on Thursday, 17 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 April 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 April 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Anaerobic Digestion: Climate Change and Energy Supply
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the closure of anaerobic digestion plants following the end of the Renewable Obligation Certificates and feed in tariffs on (a) energy security and (b) net zero.
- Answer
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The Government is aware that the expiration of Renewables Obligation accreditation may affect the commercial viability of generators from a range of technologies, including anaerobic digestion plants.
We are continuing to assess the situation to understand the impact that the end of Renewables Obligation support will have on security of supply, clean power 2030, carbon budgets and the environment.
No decisions have been made yet on potential further support.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 45570
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Closures Climate change Energy supply Anaerobic digestion
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- 2025-09-05 22:08:59 +0100
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