Written question asked by Lee Pitcher (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Renewable Energy: Landfill
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure continuous support for landfill gas generation and methane abatement assets immediately following the end of the Renewables Obligation in April 2027 and while his Department is exploring implementation of a long-term methane capture scheme.
- Answer
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I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to my hon Friend the Member for South Derbyshire (Samantha Niblett) on 2nd July 2026 to Question 14090.
As set out in the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan, the government is exploring the possibility of a long-term methane capture scheme alongside suitable transitional arrangements. DESNZ will shortly consult on proposals for a possible transitional scheme, including an anticipated delivery timetable.
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- 17179
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Landfill Renewable energy Renewables obligation Methane
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