AQW 8651/17-22 Written question to the Minister for the Economy
To ask the Minister for the Economy what actions she will take in response to the Northern Ireland Audit Office report into the Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation scheme, which identifies a significant risk that some investors may be achieving a higher financial return than was required to encourage the adoption of the various supported technologies.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 13 October 2020
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 13 October 2020
- Answer due by
- 28 October 2020
- Answered
- 20 November 202038 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Of the six recommendations in the report, three are specifically for my Department, including a recommendation to carry out a review of the levels of support available and rates of return for renewable electricity generators. The Department has accepted these recommendations and will ensure they are addressed going forward.