The new Renewables Obligation and associated Renewables (Scotland) Obligation came into force in April 2002 as part of the Utilities Act ( 2000 ). It requires power suppliers to derive a specified pro [..]

support mechanism aimed at increasing the percentage of renewable energy generation on the national grid. The Renewables Obligation works by placing an obligation on electricity suppliers to source an increasing percentage of supply from renewables. Separate obligations apply in Scotland and Northern Ireland.