Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 May 2004
94 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the Government policy on the concept of net metering which allows the sale of excess electricity from small scale renewables suppliers. [13688/04]
View answerOn Thursday last, 6 May 2004, I inaugurated the renewable energy development group. The group is representative of key players in the renewable energy sector. It is to study a range of issues which I believe need to be addressed so that Ireland can continue to expand the green energy sector. The group is to provide monthly progress reports and to conclude all tasks by the end of the year. Net metering is among the issues I have specifically addressed to the group. As soon as its report on this issue is delivered I will consider the options further.
