AQW 20245/22-27 – Infrastructure Department renewable energy systems

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of buildings his Department owns that have renewable energy systems installed, including (i) the name of the building; and (ii) the percentage this is of all buildings owned by his Department. Minister for Infrastructure: A DfI Accommodation Group has been … Continue reading AQW 20245/22-27 – Infrastructure Department renewable energy systems

AQW 20246/22-27 – Economy Department renewable energy systems

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the number of buildings his Department owns that have renewable energy systems installed, including (i) the name of the building; and (ii) the percentage this is of all buildings owned by his Department. Minister for the Economy: The Department for the … Continue reading AQW 20246/22-27 – Economy Department renewable energy systems

AQW 20242/22-27 – Finance Department renewable energy systems

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the number of buildings her Department owns that have renewable energy systems installed, including (i) the name of the building; and (ii) the percentage this is of all buildings owned by her Department. Minister of Finance: Ten of the seventy buildings my … Continue reading AQW 20242/22-27 – Finance Department renewable energy systems

AQW 10177/22-27 – Installation of solar panels

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy what support is available for homeowners to help with the installation of solar panels. Minister for the Economy: The Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 set out a target of 80% of electricity consumption to be from renewable sources in the north of … Continue reading AQW 10177/22-27 – Installation of solar panels

McGlone welcomes engagement with NIE

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed engagement with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks. NIE representatives met with the SDLP Opposition team at Stormont on Monday. A wide range of issues were discussed including electricity supply, renewable energy, investment in infrastructure, electric vehicle charging points and rural accessibility. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The … Continue reading McGlone welcomes engagement with NIE

AQW 8040/22-27 – Installation of solar panels

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy what support is available for businesses to help with the installation of solar panels. Minister for the Economy: My department is working in partnership with Invest NI to deliver a new phase of its Energy & Resource Efficiency (ERE) Programme for Business. The … Continue reading AQW 8040/22-27 – Installation of solar panels

AQW 3191/22-27 – Financial support for adopting renewable energy sources

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy what financial support does his Department provide to domestic properties to assist the adoption of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. Minister for the Economy: There is currently no financial support available from my Department for homeowners who wish to install … Continue reading AQW 3191/22-27 – Financial support for adopting renewable energy sources

McGlone Welcomes Assembly Debate on Banning Onshore Petroleum Licencing

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has welcomed an Assembly debate on the banning of onshore exploration for, drilling for and extraction of hydrocarbons in Northern Ireland. Speaking ahead of the debate, Mr McGlone said, "The future is one of a decarbonised energy system. This Assembly debate is an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Assembly Debate on Banning Onshore Petroleum Licencing