Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the expiry of Renewables Obligation support for landfill gas generation on (a) electricity generation, (b) methane emissions, environmental compliance and public safety, (c) costs to local authorities and landowners and (d) employment and specialist skills in the landfill gas sector.

Government is aware that Renewables Obligation (RO) support will begin to end in April 2027. In line with commitments made in the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan, we are exploring the possibility of a long-term methane capture scheme, with suitable transitional arrangements.

Any future support will be subject to robust cost assessments, including consideration of economic and environmental impacts, and value for money to the taxpayer and billpayer.

We will shortly consult on a possible transitional support scheme for the sector.