AQW 38164/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether Northern Ireland receives the statistical benefits of counting renewable energy, imported from the Republic of Ireland and Scotland, into the local grid.
Asked by David Honeyford MLA on 14 January 2026
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 14 January 2026
- Answer due by
- 29 January 2026
- Answered
- 4 February 202621 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The reporting of electricity consumption and renewable generation statistics from 2014 to date has not included renewable electricity generation from either the Republic of Ireland or Scotland. In reporting to date, renewable electricity generation refers to local metered renewable generation.