Minister publishes the Mid-Term Review of the Executive's Energy Strategy: The Path to Net Zero Energy
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Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has published the Mid-Term Review of the Northern Ireland Executive's Energy Strategy: The Path to Net Zero Energy.
The Review highlights the significant achievements over four years of strategy delivery, assesses progress against three core targets, addresses delivery challenges, and proposes strengthened governance arrangements to ensure success in achieving the 2030 targets.
The publication describes the significant progress being made in the delivery of the Energy Strategy, including:
- A 53% growth in the turnover of the region's low-carbon and renewable energy economy since 2015;
- Pound 72 million of 'invest to save' across 160 projects delivering annual energy savings of more than Pound 10 million in the government estate and lowering emissions; and
- Publication of the final scheme design for the Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee (support scheme).
Commenting on these achievements, Minister Archibald said: "While we are focused on the challenge of accelerating delivery, it is important to take stock of the significant progress to date from our collective efforts. Our focus for the remainder of the decade will be to build on these achievements.
"By setting ambitious but achievable goals, the Strategy is clearly encouraging innovation, growing our local economy, creating skilled jobs and enhancing the region's competitiveness."
The Department has also produced a suite of updated energy evidence reports, and an interactive dashboard tracking progress against energy strategy targets and metrics.
The Minister added: "This Mid-Term Review provides a transparent account of our progress, the challenges we must overcome, and the actions we are taking to strengthen governance and delivery.
"The prize at the heart of our energy transition is self-sufficiency in affordable, renewable energy, a transformation that will protect households from volatile energy costs and strengthen the competitiveness of our businesses.
"I want to thank all who have contributed to this progress. Together, we will continue to build a cleaner, fairer, and more prosperous future for all our citizens."
