Question follow-through · 14560
Renewable Energy: Landfill
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his planned timetable is for taking a decision on transitional arrangements for landfill gas operation before the closure of the Renewables Obligation in April 2027.
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- Answering body
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Tabled
- 30 Jun 2026
- Target answer date
- 2 Jul 2026
- Answer
- 8 Jul 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling
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Votes on this topic
- Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5 · 1 Jul 2026
- Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4 · 1 Jul 2026
- Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2 · 1 Jul 2026
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Recorded timeline
30 Jun 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his planned timetable is for taking a decision on transitional arrangements for landfill gas operation before the closure of the Renewables Obligation in April 2027.
2 Jul 2026
Target answer date
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8 Jul 2026
Answer published
Government is aware that the commercial viability of some landfill gas sites may be affected when the Renewables Obligation begins to expire from 2027. DESNZ will shortly consult on proposals and an anticipated delivery timetable for a possible transition...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
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