AQO 1226/22-27 Oral question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy for his assessment of whether his Department will deliver the target of 80 per cent electricity consumption from renewable sources by 2030.

Asked by Peter McReynolds MLA on 21 November 2024

  • Answered
  • Oral
Tabled
21 November 2024
Answer due by
2 December 2024
Answered
2 December 202411 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

Question 14 – AQO 1226/22-27

One of my four critical objectives for the Economy is to reduce carbon emissions; generating sufficient renewable electricity is key to facilitate this change.

We must build on our previous success in renewables development and the Executive needs to take a collaborative, whole system approach to deliver the 80% by 2030 target.

Whilst my Department has legislative responsibility for the target, collaboration across departments and with wider stakeholders, including industry, will be essential to the successful delivery of this target.

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