AQW 13186/17-22 Written question to the Minister for the Economy
To ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for an update on the Renewable Heat Incentive tariff review; (ii) what consultation has taken place with operators; and (iii) whether the new tariff will be confirmed in advance of 31 March 2021.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 22 January 2021
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 22 January 2021
- Answer due by
- 8 February 2021
- Answered
- 1 February 202110 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- No
Answer
(i) The Cornwall tariff recommendations together with analysis of more recent fuel price movements have been taken into account in options for the future of the scheme.
(ii) My Department carried out a public consultation on proposed changes to medium biomass tariffs – the consultation document remains available on the Department’s website1.
1 https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/consultations/northern-ireland-renewable-heat-incentive-scheme-2020-tariff-review
(iii) Work to refine options for the future of the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme is ongoing. This work is a priority; fairness towards those who have participated in the Scheme in good faith, along with value for money for the taxpayer, are key factors. Final decisions on the future of the scheme will be taken by the Executive.