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THE INCLUSION OF BIOFUELS IN NI’S NEW ENERGY POLICY COULD BE THE SOLUTION TO EXPENSIVE RETROFITTING MEASURES, WRITES OFTEC IRELAND MANAGER, DAVID BLEVINGS...
W ho would want to be making energy policy decisions in Northern Ireland currently? After the RHI debacle, politicians will be ultra-cautious of any proposal that is presented for their approval. But the reality is with energy being a devolved matter, our local politicians will have to step up to the mark and make some decisions on future energy policy later this year. The Climate Change Act 2008 Order 2019 has a target for a 100% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the UK, but it does not apply to individual nations. Northern Ireland has a target of 80% reduction by 2050, with an interim target of 35% by 2025,
but this is not set in legislation. However, DAERA recently held a consultation on a potential climate change bill, so watch this space. Climate change is a highly emotive issue with people on both sides of the argument; climate change deniers and ‘climate activists’ are poles apart, with many in between. But most people are now aware of climate change. Many would cite it as a major concern and would like to do something about it. But how far does that concern go? It is one thing to say you are concerned and want to change the way you do things but another to take the step and transform your lifestyle to reduce your carbon footprint. To put it in perspective, we are highly dependent on fossil fuels
OTEC Ireland Manager, David Blevings.
“With energy being a devolved matter, our local politicians will have to step up to the mark.”
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