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Renewables Obligation: Anaerobic Digestion

Commons · Question 32233 · Tabled 21 Feb 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 3 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Wera Hobhouse

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the end of the Renewable Obligation Certificates scheme on anaerobic digestion plants.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 3 Mar 2025

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 understan...