BBC News NI Economics and Business EditorMPs have cast doubt on the ability of the Northern Ireland Executive to hit its ambitious renewable energy and net zero targets.inadequate infrastructure to support energy transitionThe executive’s aims are for Northern Ireland to generate 80% of electricity from renewables by 2030 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.It held three formal oral evidence sessions as well as considering written submissions.
The key policy issues were identified as "a disjointed planning policy and the lack of a renewable support scheme". In April the Department for the Economy said a new support scheme to encourage renewable energy generationIt intends to introduce a competitive auction process, similar to those seen in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.The committee also heard that consumer awareness of Northern Ireland's net zero targets and how people might contribute to their achievement is low.