Committees

Renewable Energy and Net Zero in Northern Ireland

Inquiry

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is launching an inquiry into Renewable Energy and Net Zero in Northern Ireland.

The Committee will look into the progress Northern Ireland has made towards transitioning to renewable energy and achieving their net zero targets. This inquiry will consider where Northern Ireland stands now in meeting its renewable energy and net zero goals, potential obstacles to the achievement of these goals, and actions which may enable Northern Ireland to overcome such obstacles. 

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Read the call for evidence and terms of reference

 

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was 11:59pm on 25 January 2024.

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Past events

Tuesday 12 March 2024
9:30am Public
Oral evidence session 12 March 2024
Renewable Energy and Net Zero in Northern Ireland - Oral evidence
9:30am
  • Ian Snowden (Permanent Secretary at Northern Ireland Department for the Economy)
  • Richard Rodgers (Director of Energy at Northern Ireland Department for the Economy)
Integrated Education - Oral evidence
10:30am
  • Paul Givan MLA Minister for the Department of Education (NI)
  • Mark Browne (Permanent Secretary at Department of Education (NI))
  • Dr Suzanne Kingon (Acting Deputy Secretary of Investment and Infrastructure at Department of Education (NI))
Room 29, Northern Ireland Assembly Parliament Buildings
Wednesday 6 March 2024
9:30am Public
Renewable Energy and Net Zero in Northern Ireland - Oral evidence 6 March 2024
9:30am
  • John Boyce (Wind Development Director at Renewable Energy Systems)
  • Mark Fitch (Corporate Development Director at Transmission Investment)
  • David Blevings (Ireland Manager at OFTEC)
  • Paddy Larkin (CEO at Mutual Energy)
10:30am
  • David Rooney (Professor, Research Centre in Sustainable Energy at Queens University Belfast)
  • James Richardson (Chief Economist at UK Climate Change Committee)
Room 15, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 17 January 2024
9:30am Public
Renewable Energy and Net Zero in Northern Ireland - Oral evidence 17 January 2024
9:30am
  • Peter McClenaghan (Director at Consumer Council for Northern Ireland)
  • Derek Scully (Head of Corporate Affairs at Energia Group)
  • Steven Agnew (Director at Renewables NI)
10:30am
  • John French (Chief Executive at Utility Regulator NI)
  • Gareth Brown (Head of Communications and Engagement at SONI Ltd)
  • Roger Henderson (Network Investment Director at NIE Networks)
Room 6, Palace of Westminster

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