Action Renewables Launches New Policy Document

Action Renewables has launched its most recent policy document, 'Proposal for a Renewable Future'.

The document highlights a number of areas of opportunity for growth for renewable energy in Northern Ireland.

It focuses on issues including energy efficiency, green gas, renewable transport, security of supply, renewable heat and job security. It also provides a status report on each focus as well as recommendations developed to encourage debate within the sector and drive forward the development of new policies and goals.

Michael Doran, Managing Director, Action Renewables, said: "We look forward to stimulating debate and ultimately driving our renewables sector forward locally following distribution of this document and with the on-going work of our collaborative networking organisation, AREA, which provides expert renewable energy advice to members.


Action Renewables also recently hosted the European Energy Policy Forum at the Crowne Plaza Belfast, Shaws Bridge. Over 100 delegates attended the event, where they heard talks, exchanged ideas, and networked with representatives from across the renewables sector in Northern Ireland and further afield. Topics covered included renewable energy opportunities for SMEs, hydropower energy recovery technology, and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, among others.

"The large turnout for our first European Energy Policy Forum highlights the appetite in Northern Ireland to continue to develop and implement renewable energy technologies to help reach our renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction targets," said Mr Doran. "Developed in 2010 with a ten-year implementation plan and 2020 targets for heat and electricity, the Strategic Energy Framework's deadlines are looming, and with the current policy vacuum in place within our government, Action Renewables has produced our most recent policy document to encourage conversation and continued growth within the sector to meet these targets and improve the long-term forecast for renewable energy in Northern Ireland."

(CM)