Can Northern Ireland reach its net zero targets? MPs to examine the barriers
Gathering evidence for its inquiry on renewable energy and net zero, the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee will examine the barriers to Northern Ireland meeting its net zero targets in an upcoming public session.
Meeting details
At 9:30am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Renewable Energy and Net Zero in Northern Ireland
Wind Development Director at Renewable Energy Systems
Corporate Development Director at Transmission Investment
Ireland Manager at OFTEC
CEO at Mutual Energy
At 10:30am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Renewable Energy and Net Zero in Northern Ireland
Professor, Research Centre in Sustainable Energy at Queens University Belfast
Chief Economist at UK Climate Change Committee
Energy industry bodies are set to face questions from MPs on whether the sector can overcome the barriers to reaching net zero targets and the costs and benefits of potential solutions.
On a separate panel, prominent researchers will discuss the feasibility of these solutions, helping the Committee develop a blueprint for achieving Northern Ireland’s renewable targets.