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Written question asked by Margaret Mullane (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Renewable Energy: Landfill

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his department has made of the potential impact the expiry of the Renewables Obligation for LFGTE on 31 March 2027 on local authority finances.

Answer

Government is aware that Renewables Obligation support for most landfill gas to energy (LFGTE) generators ends in April 2027, and that this could affect their commercial viability


DESNZ’s assessment to date has focused on generator viability, and the potential impacts of retirement on energy security and methane emissions, rather than a separate quantified assessment of impacts on local authority finances.

Government plans to publish the consultation on transitional support for landfill gas generation in due course, and would welcome responses from local authorities. Any future support would be subject to rigorous value-for-money and impact assessments.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16759
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Finance Landfill Local government Renewable energy Renewables obligation
Link
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