Eddie Wilkinson

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Warned of closures and redundancies as soon as December 2026

Energy Minister Michael Shanks confirmed on September 1 that the government will not offer successor subsidies for small-scale biomass generators as Renewables Obligation (RO) support expires. The category covers plants under 100 megawatts, including dedicated biomass, anaerobic digestion, sewage gas, and energy-from-waste facilities; support phases out from 2027 through 2037.

Updated Sep 9